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Japan’s energy transition

We are monitoring developments in Japan in relation to hydrogen, ammonia, solar, battery storage and wind, and will be providing updates.

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Energy Transition: Supporting our clients

Transforming change into opportunity

Energy transition

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

Latest insights

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 February 6, 2024 the Council of the EU and the European Parliament agreed a provisional version of the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA), which is now expected to be formally adopted by the end of April 2024.

Global | 出版物 | 四月 11, 2024

Energy transition newsletter: Issue 4

Insights from our global team on the frontline of legal innovation and solutions for the energy transition Stay in touch with the latest in the transition by subscribing to our newsletter. Register

Global | 出版物 | 二月 14, 2024

Hydrogen and ammonia: 2024 trends, opportunities and risks in light of Japanese regulatory change

Japan is now making a renewed push for the development of its hydrogen/ammonia economy, with the country targeting consumption of 20 million tons per year by 2050. With the goal of hydrogen and ammonia making up 1% of the country’s primary energy mix by 2030, there is now heightened attention on Japanese energy policy and regulatory change with key market-players watching closely for emerging investment opportunities.

Asia | 出版物 | 一月 26, 2024

Building the Japanese hydrogen economy: Support for industrial scale projects

To accelerate the global hydrogen/ammonia economy, the Japanese government has recognised the need to support the development of commercial/industrial scale hydrogen supply chain.

Global | Blog | 一月 11, 2024

Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures publishes draft sector-specific guidance

On 7 December 2023, the Taskforce on Nature-related Financial Disclosures (TNFD) published draft sector-specific guidance setting out how industries with high impacts and dependencies on nature can implement the TNFD’s LEAP approach (Locate, Evaluate, Assess, Prepare) in their internal decision-making processes and reporting (the Guidance).

United Kingdom | 出版物 | 一月 04, 2024

Hydrogen Tax Credit Guidance

New hydrogen tax credit rules released by the US Treasury just before Christmas will make it hard to finance projects that use electrolyzers to produce clean hydrogen until it is possible to do hourly matching of distant intermittent wind and solar electricity with hydrogen output.

Global | Blog | 一月 04, 2024

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Norton Rose Fulbright represents Banco Santander, S.A. on US$22.3M ECA-backed financing for Eletronuclear’s Angra 1

Banco Santander, S.A. advised on US$22.3m ECA-backed financing

Norton Rose Fulbright represented Banco Santander, S.A. in the closing of a US$22.3 million ECA-backed loan to Brazilian utility company Eletronuclear.

Global | Press release - Business | 六月 29, 2022

Firm named MENA Legal Adviser of the Year at IJGlobal Awards 2020

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised on 19 “Deals of the Year” across multiple regions, and has been awarded MENA legal adviser of the year at this year’s IJ Global Awards.

Global | Press release - Recognition | 六月 30, 2021

Projects, energy and infrastructure teams recognized at IJGlobal Awards

Norton Rose Fulbright received Global Legal Adviser of the Year, Asia Pacific Legal Adviser of the Year and North America Legal Adviser of the Year accolades at the IJGlobal Awards 2019.

Global | Press release - Recognition | 七月 13, 2020

Thought Leadership

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Energy Transition YouTube channel

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Beyond COP28: Our insights

The 28th Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP28) took place on November 30 - December 12 in Dubai.

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ESG and sustainability

Law for a sustainable future

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M&A Outlook 2024

With inflation easing and deal appetite rising, we expect to see promising early signs of a rebound in M&A activity.

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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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