This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: news analyses on (i) Friends of the Earth Netherlands et al v Royal Dutch Shell, in which a Dutch appeals court overturned a ruling that ordered Shell to reduce its carbon emissions by a specified amount, (ii) the legal challenge to the UK government's third National Adaptation Programme (NAP3) in R (on the application of Friends of the Earth Ltd and others) v Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs, and (iii) the aims and expectations of the 29th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP29). There are also round-ups of the first and second days of COP29. In addition, this week, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) launched the Clean Industry Bonus (CIB) for the Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 7 (AR7) and DESNZ and Ofgem launched a joint consultation on consumer protections within the heat networks regulatory framework. We also cover several announcements from Ofgem including a consultation on its proposals for the authorisation and regulatory oversight of heat networks, a consultation on its review of the grid connection regulatory framework, a consultation on the proposed framework for the next electricity distribution price control period (ED3), and publication of its decision on the National Energy System Operator (NESO)'s performance incentives framework for its third Business Plan cycle (BP3).

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: Ofgem's announcement of a consultation on its Future Energy Pathways (FEP) guidance, along with the Electricity System Operator's (ESO)'s publication of the Beyond 2030: Celtic Sea report.

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: Ofgem’s modification to the Standard and Special Conditions of the Electricity Distribution Licence, as well as the launch of two consultations on the Supplier of Last Resort (SoLR) Levy Offset and amendments to the Electricity Generation Licence.

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ): (i) publishing the Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 7 (AR7) results; (ii) confirming that the three updated energy National Policy Statements, EN-1, EN-3 and EN-5 have come into force; (iii) launching a call for evidence on how the market for corporate power purchase agreements can be developed; and (iv) publishing a research report examining the technical readiness, cost implications and deployment barriers associated with hydrogen-based power generation technologies in the UK.

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes a News Analysis on the publication by the Law Society of England and Wales of their new climate change and property Practice Note, as well as coverage of the second capture usage and storage (CCUS) Revenue Support Agreement being signed by the Low Carbon Contracts Company Limited (LCCC) in relation to the HyNet Cluster. We also cover several announcements from Ofgem, including: (1) approval of the Connection and Use of System Code (CUSC) modification CMP446, raising the lower threshold at which a Transmission Impact Assessment (TIA) evaluation is required in England and Wales from 1MW to 5MW; (2) a decision outlining its conclusions on the Data Communications Company (DCC)'s Allowed Revenue determination process as part of its review of the DCC's regulatory framework ahead of the Smart Meter Communication License's expiry in September 2027; and (3) a decision to issue a new set of directions for Market-wide Half-Hourly Settlement (MHHS) participants. In addition this week, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has increased the funding available through the first allocation round of the Clean Industry Bonus (CIB) from £200m to £544m, following a surge in bids from the UK's offshore wind sector.

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: News Analysis on the Upper Tribunal (UT)'s decision in CATS North Sea Ltd v HMRC, allowing CATS North Sea Ltd’s appeal and confirming more favourable capital allowances treatment for an intra-group transfer of a North Sea hydrocarbon pipeline. In addition this week, the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) has published its first strategy since creating UK Fusion Energy Ltd in 2024, with its remaining research activities now forming the National Fusion Laboratory, and the National Energy System Operator (NESO) has reported on industry bodies making progress on reformed electricity connection offers, with a new cross-industry dashboard being developed to improve transparency. We also cover a consultation from Ofgem on a number of proposed changes to the Capacity Market Rules.

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: two news analyses on (i) key energy law developments in 2024 and expectations for 2025, and (ii) commentary on key changes in the revised National Planning Policy Framework (NPPF). In addition, this week, the National Energy System Operator (NESO) published a letter to Ofgem, proposing a series of transitional arrangements to facilitate the implementation of connections reform, and Ofgem has since published a decision approving these arrangements. The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) also published the response to its December 2023 consultation on the proposed Heads of Terms for the Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) Network Code, and Ofgem launched a statutory consultation on five proposed changes to the Capacity Market (CM) Rules.

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: the publication by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) of an updated Clean Flexibility Roadmap, including new commitments on support for low carbon technologies and Long Duration Electricity Storage (LDES) projects. In addition this week, Ofgem has launched consultations on (1) strategic policy guidance for network growth, (2) electricity distribution network charge periods, (3) offshore transmission cost assessment guidance and (4) draft determinations on the 2025 Advanced Procurement Mechanism (APM) Re-opener.

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: the Department for Business and Trade (DBT)'s publication of materials outlining the UK's critical mineral strategy for industry and energy security and the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)'s business case for the Green Heat Network Fund (GHNF). This week's highlights also include the publication of draft guidance for the Contracts for Difference Allocation Round 7 Sustainable Industry Rewards and Ofgem's launch of a consultation on the removal of the current ban on acquisition-only tariffs (BAT).

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: News Analyses on key insights from the Review of Electricity Market Arrangements (REMA) Summer Update and the UK government's Clean Energy Industries Sector Plan. We also cover several announcements from Ofgem, including: (1) publishing the Long Duration Electricity Storage (LDES) cap and floor financial model and accompanying handbook, setting out the financial framework applicable to LDES projects under Window 1 of the cap new subsidy scheme; and (2) and publishing two decisions approving the National Energy System Operator (NESO)'s proposed amendments to the terms and conditions related to balancing services in the power system. Also this week, the Welsh Government has published its strategic policy on carbon capture and storage (CCS), establishing a framework to support the deployment of CCS infrastructure.

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: Ofgem’s publication of its decisions to approve the TMO4+ grid connections reform package put forward by the National Energy System Operator (NESO), following its February 2025 consultation and ‘minded to’ decisions. In addition, this week, we cover two further updates from Ofgem: (1) the publication of modified versions of the RIIO-2 Regulatory Instructions and Guidance (RIGs) and Regulatory Reporting Packs (RRPs) for electricity distribution, electricity transmission, and gas transmission networks; and (2) the publication of version 3.1 of its Strategic Innovation Fund (SIF) governance document, following consultations held in February and March 2025.

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: a News Analysis on energy aspects of the UK-EU Common Understanding, agreed between the UK government and the EU Commission in May 2025. In addition this week, the National Energy System Operator (NESO) has extended the evidence submission window for the one-off ‘Gate 2 Whole Queue’ (G2WQ) exercise by at least five working days beyond the original deadline of 29 July 2025, following reports by customers of issues using its online Connections Portal. We also cover important updates from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) in relation to the Contracts for Difference (CfD), Capacity Market (CM) and low carbon hydrogen subsidy regimes, namely: (1) its final response to the February 2025 consultation on proposed reforms for Allocation Round 7 (AR7), following its initial response released in May 2025; (2) publication of a letter to NESO setting out the parameters for the upcoming CM auctions, including the volume of capacity to be secured in the T-1 auction for the 2026–27 Delivery Year; and (3) launch of a consultation on proposed changes to the economic regulatory framework for 100% hydrogen pipeline networks. Finally, Ofgem has launched a consultation on proposed licence modifications to support implementation of Regional Energy Strategic Plans (RESP), following its April 2025 decision on the RESP policy framework.