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The energy sector is fast-paced and ever changing. Are you up-to-date with the latest changes in energy regulation and policy– and have a sense of what’s on the horizon?
Renewables
The legislated policy is to reach Net Zero by 2050. We have dedicated subtopics for legal teams – renewable electricity subsidies and embedded benefits, projects for solar, onshore wind, and offshore renewable projects.
Market regulation and licensing subtopics
With increasing political and regulatory focus on the electricity supply market, many larger legal teams are interested in this area. Our subtopics include GB electricity generation and storage regulation.
Key energy law developments
Keep up-to-date with market practice and advances in real-time. We have forward looking trackers of the expected dates of final decisions, and implementing measures for consultations across the British energy market.
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The energy sector is fast-paced and ever changing. Are you up-to-date with the latest changes in energy regulation and policy– and have a sense of what’s on the horizon?
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Latest Energy News
The Department for Business and Trade (DBT) and HM Treasury have announced that the government will provide £350 million through a new Critical...
Ofgem has published its Sector Specific Methodology Decision (SSMD) establishing assessment rules for Britain's electricity distribution networks'...
The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has announced £15.6 million to upgrade 94 old and inefficient heat networks across England and...
The Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) has launched the first edition of its electricity network tariff repository, which...
Ofgem has launched a consultation on the Data Communications Company’s (DCC) Required Revenue for November 2026 to March 2028, marking the first use...
Latest Energy Practice Notes
This Practice Note explains the role and purpose of a notary, the steps required to notarise a document and the meaning of legalisation.For more...
What is the background to competition in the UK energy sector?This Practice Note deals with the UK energy sector, including the electricity and...
This Practice Note provides a consolidated overview of the policy and network costs that Great Britain (GB)’s electricity suppliers and gas suppliers...
What is the structure of the natural gas industry in GB?The GB natural gas industry can be broadly divided into three sectors:•upstream—the upstream...
For detailed commentary on the regulation, consenting and incentivisation of the net zero energy transition under the laws of England and Wales, see...
Latest Energy Precedents
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The Directors[Insert name of company][(Company)][Insert address][Insert date]Dear [Directors],General notification of interest in an existing...
1Declaration of interests1.1[The Chair drew the attention of the Meeting to:1.1.1[a declaration of interest by notice in writing from [insert name of...
The directors[Insert name of company][(Company)][Insert address][Insert date] Dear [Directors],Declaration of interest in a proposed...
The directors[Insert name of company] ([Company])[Insert address][Insert date]Dear [Directors],General notification of interest in a proposed...
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Featured Energy content
An introduction to EU law and competition law issues for take-or-pay clauses in energy contracts
An introduction to EU law and competition law issues for take-or-pay clauses in energy contractsThis Practice Note introduces take-or-pay clauses in...
Production Sharing Contracts
Production Sharing ContractsIntroductionA production sharing contract (PSC) is a contractual relationship between a host government and a private...
The Offshore Transmission Owner (OFTO) regime
The Offshore Transmission Owner (OFTO) regimeWhat are OFTOs?Offshore Transmission Owners (OFTOs) are the owners of offshore transmission assets which...
Power purchase agreements (PPAs)—key terms and issues
Power purchase agreements (PPAs)—key terms and issuesWhat is a power purchase agreement?A power purchase agreement (PPA) is a contract between an...
Wind Turbine Supply Agreement
Wind Turbine Supply AgreementWhat is a Turbine Supply Agreement (TSA)?The Turbine Supply Agreement (TSA) is a critical component of the contractual...
An introduction to tolling agreements in the LNG sector
An introduction to tolling agreements in the LNG sectorIntroductionThe business model underpinning a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project is of...
Knock-for-knock indemnities: risk allocation in offshore energy contracts
Knock-for-knock indemnities: risk allocation in offshore energy contractsWhat are knock-for-knock indemnities?A knock-for-knock clause is a reciprocal...
Grid connection—key rules
Grid connection—key rulesWhat is a grid connection?A grid connection allows a user to connect to the local network or ‘grid’ so they can receive or...
LNG sale and purchase agreements
LNG sale and purchase agreementsTypes of LNG sale and purchase agreementsLiquefied natural gas (LNG) is commonly traded as a portfolio commodity, in...
Balance of plant agreements in wind farm projects—Overview
Balance of plant agreements in wind farm projects—OverviewScope of this noteThis note provides an overview of Balance of Plant (BOP) Agreements in the...
Understanding upstream petroleum agreements—concessions, production sharing contracts and service contracts
Understanding upstream petroleum agreements—concessions, production sharing contracts and service contractsThe purpose and scope of petroleum...
Gas sales agreement—key clauses
Gas sales agreement—key clausesTypes of gas sales agreements (GSAs)Contracts for the sale of gas may take several forms, including:•term...
Contracts for Difference (CfD)—key features
Contracts for Difference (CfD)—key featuresElectricity market reform (EMR)The EMR programme was developed by the government to promote investment in...
An Introduction to Oil & Gas Sales and Trading
An Introduction to Oil & Gas Sales and TradingGovernments permit companies to explore for and produce hydrocarbons (crude oil and natural gas)...
Project structure for renewable energy projects
Project structure for renewable energy projectsHow are renewable energy projects typically structured?For most renewable gathering projects (certainly...
What is a smart meter?
What is a smart meter?A summary of typical metering methods in the UKTraditionally, the utility metering for a domestic or non-domestic building in...
Farm-out agreements—key terms
Farm-out agreements—key termsScopeA farm-out is, in effect, a mechanism pursuant to which the owner of a participating interest in certain oil and gas...
Associated legal terms
CITB
Construction Industry Training Board: The Sector Skills Council and Industry Training Board for the construction industry.
NOAK
Nth Of A Kind
RSRL
Research Sites Restoration Limited: Formerly the site licence company at the Harwell and Winfrith sites, but the sites are now part of Magnox Ltd.
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