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Issue 1 – June 2022

Insights from our global team on the frontline of legal innovation and solutions for the energy transition

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Energy transition newsletter - June 2022

Climate related infrastructure: Protecting people and property from catastrophic weather events

Climate adaptation, not mitigation, is the new direction of travel. We explore the role of infrastructure in the face of climate change.

Committing to net-zero: Knowing the risks and how to mitigate

Exploring the key considerations and obligations of a net zero strategy.

Circular economy: New consumer rights and a ban on green washing

How EU legislation is enabling greater sustainable purchasing and products.

Australia’s accelerating power market transition

The global spotlight is on Australia. We identify why, how and the opportunities that it presents right now.

Stimulating the use of and demand for green hydrogen in Europe

Are the latest regulatory developments a positive sign for the development of green hydrogen projects in Europe?

How is the United Arab Emirates planning to achieve net-zero?

Exploring the UAEs ambitious US$160bn net-zero programme.

Achieving net-zero through corporate real estate investments

With buildings producing significant amounts of carbon emissions and being substantial energy consumers, we explore the crucial role the future development and operation of buildings will play in reducing carbon emissions and levels of energy consumption.

Achieving a just transition: Human rights and renewables

The legislative landscape is developing quickly in response to the increased perception of modern slavery in connection with the raw materials underpinning the renewable energy sector.

Decarbonisation of FPSOs: A contradiction in terms?

Exploring how the carbon footprint of an FPSO can be reduced and the key drivers.

Evolving ESG disclosure regulations: Implication for advisors and funds in the energy industry

Proposed new SEC proposed rules require investment advisors and funds to include climate-related disclosures.

Review of the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) and potential future

UK ETS, its origins in the EU ETS, future developments and the possibility of a global system.

Carbon capture terms

Interest in carbon capture projects has soared over the past year. To document commercial terms, some parties are re-purposing concepts from gas and refined coal deals.

Thought Leadership

Energy transition

While global demand for energy continues to rise, increasing pressure to support the decarbonisation of the industry has spearheaded radical change.

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Currents podcast

Currents features in-depth discussions on the latest developments in project finance

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Newswire

The Project Finance NewsWire reports on new developments affecting the power sector

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Energy Transition YouTube channel

Keep up with the pace of change via our new #EnergyTransition YouTube channel

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COP27 2022

COP27, the 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) will take place in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt on 7-18 November 2022.

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Sustainability and ESG

Law for a sustainable future

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Climate change and sustainability disputes

Climate change and sustainability developments presents great opportunities but also manifest as a complex myriad of global legal, financial and reputational risks for companies, governments, directors and officers and other professionals operating in all sectors globally.

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