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Global offshore wind: Key markets and prospects

Global offshore wind investment faces a period of immense opportunity, but also immense challenges.

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The energy transition is firmly underway. While global demand for energy continues to rise, increasing pressure from governments, investors, and consumers to support decarbonization across all industries has spearheaded radical change.

We are proud to be at the heart of the transition to a low-carbon economy and a trusted advisor to clients across all sectors. We do more than provide excellent, top-tier legal services, we are committed to helping our clients evolve and thrive as the world changes, developing a tailored approach to suit their precise business needs.

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We are committed to helping our clients evolve and thrive as the world changes and would be delighted to discuss how we can help you.

	Carbon capture Carbon markets and emissions trading Change management Climate change and sustainability disputes		Decommissioning, abandonment, rehabilitation and end-of-life strategies Digital innovation
	Electrification of heat eMobility Energy efficiency Energy storage		Governance, risk management and reporting Green and transition bonds Green LNG
	Hydrogen		Industrial feed stock Intellectual property
	M&A, joint ventures, investments and partnerships		Nature-based solutions Next generation fuels
	Offshore Wind Onsite renewable energy generation		Portfolio rationalization, disposals and divestments Project development and project finance
	Renewable energy procurement		Solar Supply chain resilience

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ESG and sustainability

Law for a sustainable future

Global | Publication | October 02, 2023

EU scales up green subsidies: How you can benefit from new support for clean investments

EU scales up green subsidies: How to benefit from support for clean investments

On March 9, 2023, the European Commission (EC) adopted changes to its State aid framework to support its “Green Deal Industrial Plan for the Net-Zero Age” (the Net Zero Plan) presented in February 2023. The Net Zero Plan is part of the European Green Deal, which aims to make Europe the world’s first climate-neutral continent by 2050.

Global | Publication | September 29, 2023

EU Taxonomy Regulation and aviation: A transition to sustainability

On 5 April 2023 the long-awaited draft amendment to Delegated Act EU 2021/2139 including draft technical screening criteria in Annex 1 (the Draft Delegated Act) was published by the European Commission heralding the inclusion of aviation as a transitional activity within the EU Taxonomy Regulation. Following consultation, the draft was then updated on 13 June 2023 and published as part of the European Commission’s sustainable finance framework.

Global | Publication | September 29, 2023

The details of the renewable and low-carbon hydrogen production financial support schemes are becoming clearer

In 2023, there are several major developments and breakthroughs in the hydrogen sector at both national and European level.

France | Publication | September 19, 2023

Global carbon capture and storage regulations: A driver or barrier to CCS project development?

In this briefing, Norton Rose Fulbright’s global carbon capture and storage (CCS) team give a brief overview of the CCS regulatory framework in their respective home jurisdictions and share their views on whether more needs to be done to speed up CCS project development.

Global | Publication | September 06, 2023

Consultation opens on new Circular Economy Regulations: Mitigating risks to essential waste services

On 14 August 2023 the Victorian Department of Energy Environment and Climate Action (DEECA) released the draft Circular Economy (Waste Reduction and Recycling) (Risk, Consequence and Contingency) Regulations 2023 (Risk Regulations), for public comment.

Australia | Publication | August 30, 2023

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Victorian Government advised on Loy Yang A Power Station closure

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised the Victorian Government on the orderly closure in June 2035 of the Loy Yang A Power Station in the Latrobe Valley, a key Australian decommissioning p...

Australia | Press release - Firm | August 21, 2023

Singapore banking and finance team advises on US$1.7bn syndicated loan

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised on a US$1.7bn syndicated loan facility for Wii Pte. Ltd., a wholly subsidiary of Wilmar International Limited. Documentation was completed in June 202...

Singapore | Press release - Business | August 07, 2023

Singapore banking and finance team advises on US$525m refinancing of PLP

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised a consortium of banks on a US$525m refinancing of PacificLight Power Pte. Ltd. (“PLP”), a major Singaporean power generator and electricity retailer.

Singapore | Press release - Business | July 31, 2023

Banking and finance team advises Black female-owned DLO Energy Group in wind farm transaction

Our South Africa lawyers represented DLO Energy Resources Group, a fully Black female-owned renewable energy company, in the acquisition of 30% equity stake in the broad-based black economic empowerment special purpose vehicle of the Longyuan Mulilo wind projects in the Northern Cape.

Global | Press release - Business | July 17, 2023

Projects team represents debt providers for NextDecade LNG’s Rio Grande LNG Project

A cross-border team represented the debt providers in the US$12.3bn financing for NextDecade’s Rio Grande LNG export terminal.

Global | Press release - Business | July 14, 2023

Consortium advised on €338m sustainability-linked financing for CARGOUNIT

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright advised a consortium of major Polish and Western European lenders on PLN 1.5bn (€338m) sustainability-linked financing for CARGOUNIT, a leading Central and Eastern European locomotive leasing company headquartered in Poland.

Global | Press release - Firm | July 14, 2023

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Thought Leadership

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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Road to COP28: Latest insights, news and resources

The 28th Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP28) will take place from November 30 - December 12, 2023 in Dubai.

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ESG and sustainability

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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