Energy resources for construction lawyers

This subtopic aims to bring together a selection of energy-related content that may be of assistance to construction lawyers working on an energy project.

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Practice Note: Construction horizon scanner tracks upcoming developments relevant to energy projects
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Practice Note: Introduction to UK energy projects for construction lawyers provides background on how the construction of projects in the energy market operate, including which procurement routes are used and how energy projects are funded. It focuses on how construction is typically procured for renewables projects such as wind farms, solar projects and fuelled renewables like biomass
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Practice Note: Nuclear sector projects considers projects in the nuclear sector—it looks at both decommissioning projects and new build projects. The Practice Note examines the regulation of this sector and at the procurement routes and typical structures of projects in the nuclear sector. It also looks at the funding/financing structure of nuclear sector projects, the documents involved (core contract, warranties, direct agreements, etc) and key considerations/issues in the tendering, negotiation and pricing of projects in this sector
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Practice Note: Waste to energy infrastructure projects—an introduction introduces waste to energy

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Ofgem has published its first good practice guidance on the ethical use of artificial intelligence (AI) in the energy sector, aimed at energy companies, industry stakeholders, and consumer groups. It encourages all energy companies to adopt the guidance as they implement AI-enabled systems. The guidance promotes the ethical deployment of AI technologies that are safe, secure, fair, and environmentally sustainable. It outlines best practice frameworks covering governance, accountability, risk assessment and mitigation, and organisational competence, and features sector-specific examples of AI use in practice.

Commission awards €992m for 15 renewable hydrogen projects across EEA

The European Commission has selected 15 renewable hydrogen production projects across five European Economic Area (EEA) countries for €992m in funding from the Innovation Fund, sourced from the EU Emissions Trading System. The projects are expected to produce 2.2 million tonnes of renewable hydrogen over ten years, avoiding more than 15 million tonnes of CO₂ emissions. The projects will receive fixed premium support between €0.20 and €0.60 per kilogramme, with three maritime sector projects receiving €96.7m in dedicated funding. Grant agreements are expected to be signed by September/October 2025, with projects required to reach financial close within 2.5 years and begin production within 5 years. A third European Hydrogen Bank auction is planned for end 2025 with a €1bn budget.

Ofgem approves extension of connections reform transitional arrangements

Ofgem has published a decision, approving the extension of the transitional arrangements for connections reform, following a request from the National Energy System Operator (NESO) and Transmission Owners (TOs). NESO and the TOs will continue to implement and administer the transition process until 10 June 2025, when the reforms take effect.

Ofgem approves NESO’s review of GB Pricing Methodology

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