This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: a news analysis on the 30th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP30)'s 'Global Mutirão' deal, the publication by the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) of a response to its consultation on the economic regulatory framework for 100% hydrogen pipeline networks, DESNZ’s consultation on proposals for the development of a common biomass sustainability framework, and DESNZ’s consultation on the review of the Storage of Carbon Dioxide (Access to Infrastructure) Regulations 2011.

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: news analysis on the Supreme Court decision in R (Finch) v Surrey County Council that held the grant of planning permission for commercial oil production was unlawful for failing to assess the ‘downstream’ greenhouse gas emissions, Ofgem's publication of its decision on the modifications to the Regulatory Financial Performance Reporting template and guidance for RIIO-2, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)'s extension to its consultation on a new National Policy Statement for fusion energy facilities, and the Scottish Government's publication of its Heat Network Projects quarterly report.

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) publishing a draft allocation framework and its second consultation response in relation to policy and contractual changes for Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 8 (AR8). DESNZ has also opened a new consultation on technical and commercial aspects of electrolyser flexibility in relation to green hydrogen projects. In addition this week, Ofgem has opened a consultation seeking views on draft Supply Chain Security Guidance for the downstream gas and electricity sector, and draft secondary legislation has been laid setting out the UK’s seventh carbon budget (CB7) for the 2038–2024 period, pursuant to the Climate Change Act 2008 (CCA 2008).

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: News Analysis on the International Court of Justice (ICJ)'s first advisory opinion clarifying states' legal obligations relating to climate change. In addition this week, Ofgem has launched Tender Round 13 (TR13) to identify suitable bidders for the award of offshore transmission licences, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published a package of Greenhouse Gas Removals (GGR) business model documentation in relation to carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) and an announcement from the National Energy System Operator (NESO) that the 'Gate 2 to Whole Queue' evidence submission window closed at 11:59 pm on 26 August 2025, with distribution network operators (DNOs) completing their evidence gathering.

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)'s announcement of two consultations aimed at expanding the UK Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS), along with the publication of responses to its August 2022 call for evidence on land rights and consents processes for electricity network infrastructure, as well as the response to its open letter consultation on new technologies in the Capacity Market (CM) for 2024. We also cover several Ofgem announcements, including consultations on the energy code manager selection process, the National Energy System Operator (NESO)'s request to competitively tender a sub-component of project WCN2, and Scottish Hydro Electric Transmission (SHET)'s application for Early Construction Funding (ECF) for eight electricity transmission projects. Finally, NESO launched a consultation on its draft Business Plan 3 (BP3), and the Welsh Government launched consultations on its draft carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS) policy and draft non-statutory guidance for onshore petroleum exploration and development licence holders.

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes a News Analysis covering key energy law developments during 2025 and horizon scanning in 2026 across a number of key topics. We also have another News Analysis on a decision by the Commercial Court in RMK Maritime (Europe) Ltd’s $11.7m quantum meruit claim, reaffirming that unjust enrichment cannot override a detailed contract with a ‘no oral modification’ clause, and that extra services must be expressly agreed. In addition, this week, the National Energy System Operator (NESO) published a transitional Regional Energy Strategic Plan (tRESP) to inform electricity Distribution Network Operators’ (DNOs) network investment and business planning for the 2028–33 price control period. Meanwhile, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has published its consultation response on proposed refinements from Allocation Round 8 (AR8) onwards) to the Clean Industry Bonus connected to the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme.

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes coverage of important updates from the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) ahead of the Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 7, through publication of an indicative timeline for AR7 and the Contracts for Difference (Miscellaneous Amendments) (No 3) Regulations 2025. This week, DESNZ has also published an exemptions request notice under the Contracts for Difference (Allocation) Regulations 2014, SI 2014/2011 and its response to a December 2024 consultation on proposed changes to the Capacity Market (CM). In addition, we cover several announcements from Ofgem, including: (1) a decision, approving an additional £5.115m in Network Innovation Allowance (NIA) funding to support National Gas Transmission (NGT)'s hydrogen innovation projects during the RIIO-2 period; (2) its final determinations on the National Energy System Operator (NESO)'s Business Plan 3 (BP3), setting out its expectations for NESO's performance, reporting requirements, and position on how the plan delivers value for money to consumers; and (3) confirmation that it will not proceed with the proposed addition of temporary facilitative licence conditions to the standard licence conditions of the Smart Meter Communication Licence, following stakeholder feedback from its April 2024 consultation.

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: News Analysis on the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)’s launch of the much-awaited consultation on policy and support for the non-pipeline transportation of CO₂, the opening of NESO’s two-week feedback window on methodology areas for Regional Energy Strategic Plans, and the Department for Food, Environment and Rural Affairs (Defra)’s publication of a policy paper on environmental compensatory measures reforms for offshore wind. In addition this week, Ofgem has updated licence application guidance for electricity and gas markets and has issued a call for input on the role District Network Operators (DNOs) could play in supporting the rollout of low carbon technologies and energy efficiency measures in homes. We also cover DESNZ’s consultation on proposed amendments to the Contracts for Difference (CfD) standard terms to implement Clean Industry Bonus reforms for CfD Allocation Round 8 (AR8), following the 2025 consultation and government response.

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: an analysis on R (on the application of Dr Andrew Boswell) v Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero, concerning the dismissal of an application for judicial review of the Secretary of State for Energy Security and Net Zero’s decision to grant a development consent order for the Net Zero Teesside Carbon Capture Use and Storage project, Ofgem's publication of consultation responses on the National Energy System Operator (NESO) licences, the industry code modifications to implement the Independent System Operator and Planner (ISOP), and the proposed CO2 Transport and Storage Enforcement Guidelines and Penalty Policy Statement. In addition, this week, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) published the Contracts for Difference (CfD) Allocation Round 6 results, along with an announcement of its plans to consult on environmental guidance for oil and gas firms, the North Sea Transition Authority (NSTA) consulted on the publication of company specific information, the Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) published a report on the impact of the government’s Energy Profits Levy (EPL) on the UK economy, EU Member States endorsed new Emissions Trading System (ETS) monitoring rules, and the EU adopted guidance on revised renewable energy and energy efficiency directives.

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes:a News Analysis on the Clean flexibility Roadmap 2026 update, published by Ofgem, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) and the National Energy System Operator (NESO) in July and focussing on key ares of interest for energy lawyers, Ofgem’s consultations on (1) the exemptions from the Universal Service Obligation (USO) for small electricity suppliers, (2) proposed administrative arrangements for the Bill Discount Scheme and (3) changes to the cost allowance energy price cap for the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme. In addition, Ofgem has updated the price control financial model for carbon dioxide transport and storage. Meanwhile, NESO has published the first Gas Market Roadmap, setting out recommendations for the evolution of the market through 2050.

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra)'s announcement of measures to accelerate the development of offshore wind projects in the UK and the publication of the National Energy System Operator (NESO)'s RIIO-2 Business Plan 3 (BP3). In addition, this week, Ofgem published an open letter, outlining its approach to prioritising and sequencing decisions on proposals to modify sections of the Connection and Use of System Code (CUSC) related to Transmission Network Use of System (TNUoS) charges. The Scottish Court of Session also ruled that the 2023 approval of the Rosebank oil field, located off the Shetland coast in the North Atlantic, was unlawful.

This week's edition of Energy weekly highlights includes: the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ)'s extension of the Green Gas Support Scheme (GGSS) application deadline to 31 March 2028 and the International Energy Charter's acknowledgment of the UK's written notification of withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty.