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Brexit legislation tracker

This Practice Note tracks the progress of UK legislation introduced as part of the legislative project associated with the UK’s withdrawal from the

Deeds

Under English law legally binding agreements can be made orally, in writing or by deed.This Practice Notice considers the circumstances in which a

Energy precedents

IntroductionThis document contains quick links to the precedents found in the Energy module. Where indicated with the term ‘EFP’, these links are to

Contracts for Difference (CfD)—key features

Electricity market reform (EMR)The EMR programme was developed by the government to promote investment in secure forms of capacity and affordable low

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Joint operating agreement—key clauses

The joint operating agreement (JOA) has a number of key commercial provisions.ScopeThe scope of the JOA is, generally speaking, to 'establish the...

Produced in partnership with Peter Roberts, Head of Oil & Gas of Orrick 16th Oct

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Energy consultations tracker 2019

This Energy consultation tracker tool displays the current status and most recent developments of key consultations conducted by government...

14th Oct

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Energy and Brexit—the EU Internal Energy Market and international electricity and gas interconnection regulation and trade

IntroductionThis Practice Note tracks the key publications and announcements made to date in relation to Brexit and the EU Internal Energy Market,...

14th Oct

Brexit

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Great Britain energy market—policy and policy implementation horizon scanner

IntroductionThis tracker provides a chronological horizon scanner of the expected future dates of final decisions, implementing measures,...

7th Oct

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The Offshore Transmission Owner (OFTO) regime

What are OFTOs?Offshore Transmission Owners (OFTOs) are the owners of offshore transmission assets which connect offshore wind farms to the onshore...

Produced in partnership with Herbert Smith Freehills 1st Oct

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Wind Turbine Supply Agreement

What is a Turbine Supply Agreement (TSA)?The Turbine Supply Agreement (TSA) is a critical component of the contractual framework for a wind farm. This...

26th Sep

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Project structure for renewable energy projects

How are renewable energy projects typically structured?Renewable energy projects are often project financed. A special purpose vehicle (SPV) will be...

26th Sep

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Decommissioning—decommissioning security agreement

Decommissioning security agreementsOil and gas companies are expected to return the seabed to its original state (subject to certain exceptions) by...

25th Sep

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An Introduction to Electricity Licensing in Great Britain

Requirement for a LicenceSection 4 of the Electricity Act 1989 (EA 1989) requires entities undertaking certain activities in the electricity sector to...

25th Sep

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Grid connection—key rules

What is a grid connection?A grid connection allows a user to connect to the local network or ‘grid’ so they can receive or produce electricity. A...

25th Sep

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Upstream Oil and Gas Agreements on the UKCS

UKCS Petroleum Project LifecycleThe lifecycle of a typical petroleum project on the UKCS can be viewed in the following stages:Each stage of an...

25th Sep

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Electricity licensees: street-opening and necessary wayleaves

In order for a new connection to be made, whether to a generator, a home, an office or an entire new development, new network infrastructure will need...

25th Sep

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Supplier of last resort—key features

What is the ‘supplier of last resort’?When the Office of Gas and Electricity Markets (Ofgem) revokes a supply licence (usually because of insolvency),...

25th Sep

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Key issues in operation and maintenance (O&M) contracts for renewable energy projects

OverviewOperation and maintenance (O&M) of renewable energy projects is a critical component of an effective and successful project. Although capital...

25th Sep

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The Great Britain electricity market—an introduction

Brexit impactThis Practice Note contains information on subjects impacted by the UK’s withdrawal from the EU at 11 pm on 31 January 2020 (exit day)....

25th Sep

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Renewables Obligation (RO)—key features

What is the Renewables Obligation?The renewables obligation (RO) is intended to support investment in renewable generation projects. It does this by...

25th Sep

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Precedents

Fuel supply agreement

Date of Agreement ________________________________20[XX]Parties1[INSERT], a company incorporated in [INSERT] (registered number [INSERT]) whose...

Produced in partnership with Matthew Collinson 26th Sep

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Connection agreement for private wires

Date of Agreement _____________________________________20[XX]Parties1[name of company], a company incorporated in [insert jurisdiction] (registered...

26th Sep

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Project lawyers’ completion documents list—waste to energy projects (merchant)—template

PROJECT DETAILSPROJECT NAME: [insert name of project]CLIENT: [insert name of client][Insert name of firm] PROJECT LEAD: [insert name of client/lead...

26th Sep

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Biomass combined heat and power—technology

What is biomass combined heat and power?A biomass combined heat and power (CHP) system is an engine designed to generate energy using biomass. CHP is...

26th Sep

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Biomass heating—technology

What is biomass heating?Biomass heating is the combustion of organic (non-fossil) material to generate heat. In theory there are many potential fuel...

26th Sep

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Feed-in tariff (FiT)—key features

Key legislation, licences and guidanceLegislation:The key legislation that underpins the Feed-in Tariff (FiT) scheme is the:Feed-in Tariffs Order 2012...

26th Sep

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Renewable Heat Incentive (domestic)

What is the Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI)?The RHI is a government scheme in Great Britain, that provides financial incentives to increase the uptake...

26th Sep

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Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) (non-domestic)—key features

This Practice Note introduces the background to the non-domestic Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) and the Renewable Heat Incentive Scheme Regulations...

26th Sep

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Combined heat and power—technology

What is combined heat and power?Combined Heat and Power (CHP) is a technology used to provide heating and electricity, for a building or industrial...

26th Sep

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Capacity Market prequalification and auction process

Note: on 15 November 2018 payments under the Capacity Market mechanism and future Capacity Market support were suspended. This came as a result of...

26th Sep

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Waste to energy—technologies

Energy from waste is energy that is recovered by various technologies. Recyclable material should be removed first and then energy recovered from the...

26th Sep

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Combined Heat and Power Quality Assurance scheme (CHPQA)

What is the Combined Heat and Power Quality Assurance scheme (CHPQA)?The CHPQA is a scheme operated on behalf of the Department for Business, Energy...

26th Sep

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Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) tracker

The Renewable Heat Incentive (RHI) is a government scheme in Great Britain, that provides financial incentives to increase the uptake of renewable...

26th Sep

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Projects lawyers’ completion documents list—waste to energy projects (merchant)—with document explanations

IntroductionThis Practice Note provides a list of the key documents typically seen on financial completion of a merchant waste to energy project, with...

26th Sep

Q&As

Does the HGCRA 1996 apply to onshore and offshore operation and maintenance agreements?

The Housing Grants, Construction and Regeneration Act 1996 (HGCRA 1996) only applies to a ‘construction contract’, namely a contract that satisfies...

28th Sep

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What is a direct agreement? Is it different to a collateral warranty?

If a party with an interest in a construction project has directly employed either the building contractor, a professional consultant or a...

28th Sep

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Capacity Market Rule 3.7.3 states that ‘Each Applicant for a New Build CMU that is or will be a Transmission CMU must: (i) confirm that one or more Grid Connection Agreements have been entered into which secure Transmission Entry Capacity for the relevant Delivery Years for the Generating Units...’. In order to qualify as ‘secure’ Transmission Entry Capacity, does this require a firm offer of a Grid Connection Agreement?

The Capacity Market RulesThe Capacity Market (CM) was implemented pursuant to powers in the Energy Act 2013 (EA 2013) to ensure there is sufficient...

28th Sep

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Is there still a moratorium over fracking and underground coal classification in Scotland and Wales?

FrackingWe refer you to our Lexis® PSL Practice Note: Fracking—environmental issues and in particular the section: UK's position. This states:'2015...

28th Sep

Scottish Law

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What if a seller has purchased CRC allowances that haven't been surrendered?

What if a seller has purchased CRC allowances that haven't been surrendered?As a result of the prospective sale of part or all of his undertaking, a...

Produced in partnership with Noy Trounson of DLA Piper 28th Sep

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Has the Renewables Obligation Order 2015 been amended to bring into effect the proposed changes to the grandfathering policy for projects in England and Wales at 5MW and below with an accreditation date from 23 July 2015 onwards?

On 22 July 2015, the government published a consultation paper setting out proposals for measures to control spending on new solar photovoltaic (PV)...

28th Sep