The Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) has published its biennial Opinion on the draft lists of proposed projects of common interest (PCIs) and projects of mutual interest (PMIs) for 2025, identifying procedural deficiencies in the selection process under the TEN-E Regulation. ACER found delays in Ten-Year Network Development Plans data availability, infrastructure needs identified only per Member State rather than per border, unclear distinction between monetised and non-monetised benefits in project ranking, and insufficient data for assessing hydrogen project candidates. The agency recommends delivering TYNDP data on time, introducing capacity needs assessment per border for each energy vector, clearly distinguishing between projects' monetised and non-monetised benefits, ensuring greater transparency in complementary project evaluations, and introducing maturity criteria for electricity projects. ACER states that addressing these issues will make the PCIs/PMIs selection process more transparent, consistent and credible to ensure Europe invests in appropriate infrastructure to meet its energy and climate goals.

The Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) has published two monitoring reports on electricity infrastructure and security of supply. ACER has highlighted the need for cost-effective grid expansion to support EU decarbonisation, competitiveness, and security of supply. The reports forecast significant increases in network costs and emphasise the importance of prioritising efficiency in grid development. ACER has recommended making better use of existing grids, ensuring well-designed capacity mechanisms, and fostering a more coordinated approach between Member States to lower costs and accelerate investments in regional infrastructure.

ACER has announced plans to consult on inter-temporal cost allocation mechanisms for financing hydrogen infrastructure. The consultation, scheduled for 10–31 March 2025, will inform ACER's recommendation due by 5 August 2025. This initiative stems from the EU's Hydrogen and decarbonised gas market package (2024), which expands ACER's remit to include hydrogen-related tasks. The recommendation will guide TSOs, DSOs, hydrogen network operators, and NRAs on implementing mechanisms to fairly distribute costs between early and future hydrogen consumers, addressing potential high fees for early users.

The European Union Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) has announced plans to launch a consultation to gather views on introducing Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) contracts in the energy market. These PPAs, which provide renewable electricity at rates agreed mutually by producers and buyers, are encouraged by the new Regulation on Electricity Market Design (EMD) adopted by the Council of the EU on 21 May 2024. The EMD requires ACER to assess the necessity for PPAs and develop voluntary templates, for which ACER is seeking inputs for. Interested stakeholders can submit their responses from 20 June–18 July 2024.

The Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) has published updated guidance documents on REMIT and LNG data reporting to align with the EU REMIT Regulation (EU) 1227/2011 as revised in May 2024. ACER has amended the Transaction Reporting User Manual (TRUM) and its Annexes, clarifying the definition and criteria of Organised Marketplaces. The agency has also updated the Guidance on reporting LNG market data to reflect new legal references and the inclusion of LNG market data collection for ACER's daily price assessment. These updates aim to assist market participants in meeting their data reporting obligations under the revised regulatory framework.

The European Agency for the Cooperation of Energy Regulators (ACER) has received a joint proposal from the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) and European Distribution System Operators Entity (EU DSO Entity) on 16 April 2025, defining the methodology for the assessment of flexibility needs within national electricity systems. ACER must now either approve the proposal or amend the methodology within three months (in consultation with relevant stakeholders).

The Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA) and the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) Australia will host the International Arbitration Conference 2025 on 13 October 2025 at the Sofitel Sydney Wentworth. The event will feature a keynote address, expert panel discussions and networking opportunities with international arbitration professionals.

The Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA) has announced the appointment of its 2025–26 ACICA45 Steering Committee, comprising members from several Australian states, including New South Wales, Victoria, Western Australia, Queensland and South Australia, together with international members based in Hong Kong, Stockholm, Abu Dhabi, London, Oxford, Singapore and Bonn. The 2025–26 Steering Committee is co-chaired by Lucinda Brabazon and William Hettrick. ACICA45 was established to support the involvement of young and emerging practitioners in the Australian arbitration community, to develop skills and build connections with practitioners across Australia and internationally through events, activities and educational opportunities.

The Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA) has announced the scheduling of Australian arbitration week 2025. The event is set to take place from 12-17 October 2025, as indicated on ACICA's official events calendar. While specific details about the programme or speakers have not been disclosed at this time, the announcement signals ACICA's commitment to fostering dialogue and development in the field of international commercial arbitration. Australian arbitration week typically serves as a platform for legal practitioners, arbitrators and industry experts to discuss current trends and challenges in arbitration practice.

The Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA), Australia's designated appointing authority under the International Arbitration Act 1974 (Cth), has appointed four new board members and named Nick Longley as vice-president. The new board members, elected at ACICA's June 2025 AGM, are Professor Chester Brown SC, Kanaga Dharmananda SC, Julia Dreosti and Jeremy Quan-Sing. They replace outgoing members including immediate past president Georgia Quick and former vice-president Jonathon Redwood SC. Longley joins continuing vice-presidents Gitanjali Bajaj and Joshua Paffey in ACICA's leadership team.

The Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA) has announced the launch of a public consultation on proposed amendments to the ACICA Arbitration Rules. ACICA invites submissions on a various areas including practice notes, artificial intelligence, settlement windows, sustainability, diversity, confidentiality, changes in party representation, emergency arbitrator provisions, expedited arbitration, joinder, the publication of anonymised decisions and awards and an opt‑in appeals procedure. The proposed amendments are intended to build on ACICA’s established commitment to delivering a just, efficient, timely and cost‑effective arbitral process. The consultation closes on 18 May 2026.

The Australian Centre for International Commercial Arbitration (ACICA) has announced the commencement of a review process for its 2021 Arbitration Rules and Expedited Arbitration Rules. A newly reconstituted Rules Committee, comprising 13 distinguished legal professionals from various firms and institutions, will undertake this task. Chaired by Partner at Peter & Kim, James Morrison, the committee aims to enhance the existing rules to maintain ACICA's position as a leading arbitral institution. This review aligns with ACICA's quinquennial practice, established in 2011, of updating its rules to reflect international best practices and meet evolving user expectations in the field of commercial arbitration.