On 26 October 2023, the Energy Act 2023 (the Act), the largest piece of primary energy legislation in over a decade, received Royal Assent and became law. The breadth of the Act is impressive, covering areas such as energy infrastructure, energy efficiency, regulation of nascent technologies such as CCUS and hydrogen production and strengthening the regulatory landscape around more established sectors including offshore wind and oil and gas.

Over a series of briefings, our energy specialists look at the impact of the Act across several areas and what it could mean for the future of the industry.

 

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Energy Act 2023: System Operation and Energy Code Governance

Energy Act 2023: System Operation and Energy Code Governance

In the seventh in our series of briefings following the passing of the Energy Act 2023 (the Act) on 26 October 2023, our team at Norton Rose Fulbright look at the framework adopted under the Act to build an efficient, flexible, low carbon and low-cost electricity and gas systems and its potential implications.

Global | Publication | April 19, 2024
Energy Act 2023: Multi-purpose interconnectors

Energy Act 2023: Multi-purpose interconnectors

In the sixth in our series of briefings following the passing of the Energy Act 2023 (the Act) on 26 October 2023, our team looks at the introduction of a new licensable activity for multi-purpose interconnectors (MPIs)

Global | Publication | April 09, 2024
Energy Act 2023: Electricity and gas market reform

Energy Act 2023: Electricity and gas market reform

In the fifth in our series of briefings following the passing of the Energy Act 2023 (the Act) on 26 October 2023, our energy experts at Norton Rose Fulbright look at the framework adopted under the Act to reform of the electricity and gas markets by introducing competition in onshore electricity networks and a new merger regime for energy network companies.

Global | Publication | March 27, 2024
Energy Act 2023: Electricity Storage

Energy Act 2023: Electricity Storage

In the fourth in our series of briefings following the passing of the Energy Act 2023 (the Act) on 26 October 2023, our energy experts at Norton Rose Fulbright look at the implications of the Act on regulation of the electricity storage sector.

Global | Publication | March 12, 2024
UK Energy Act 2023: Summary of the provisions relating to hydrogen

UK Energy Act 2023: Summary of the provisions relating to hydrogen

Introduction of the revenue support business models for both low carbon hydrogen projects and carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects are some of the key measures provided in the Energy Act 2023 (the Act). In this fourth briefing in our Energy Act analysis series, we consider the provisions which are designed to stimulate growth of the hydrogen economy in the UK. We will address CCS separately in a future briefing.

Global | Publication | December 14, 2023
UK Energy Act 2023: Merger control and competition law changes

UK Energy Act 2023: Merger control and competition law changes

On 26 October 2023, the Energy Act 2023 (Energy Act), the largest piece of primary energy legislation in over a decade, received Royal Assent and became law. The breadth of the Energy Act is impressive, covering areas such as energy infrastructure, energy efficiency, regulation of nascent technologies such as CCUS and hydrogen production and strengthening the regulatory landscape around more established sectors including offshore wind and oil and gas.

Global | Publication | November 29, 2023
UK Energy Act 2023: Offshore oil and gas regime

UK Energy Act 2023: Offshore oil and gas regime

Following on from the first in our series of briefings on the passing of the Energy Act 2023 (the Act) which focused on the impact of the Act on the offshore wind sector (see Environmental commitments for offshore wind ), this latest update considers the impact of the Act on the offshore oil and gas sector.

Global | Publication | November 24, 2023
UK Energy Act 2023: Environmental commitments for offshore wind

UK Energy Act 2023: Environmental commitments for offshore wind

On 26 October 2023, the Energy Act 2023 (the Act), the largest piece of primary energy legislation in over a decade, received Royal Assent and became law.

Global | Publication | November 10, 2023

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