We advise ENGIE ANZ on Goorambat East Solar Farm in Australia

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised global leader in sustainable energy solutions, ENGIE, on the procurement of the Goorambat East Solar Farm.

The Goorambat East Solar Farm will have a total capacity of 250MW. ENGIE has partnered with Bouygues Construction Australia Pty Ltd and Equans Solar and Storage Australia Pty Ltd to deliver the engineering, procurement and construction, operation and maintenance of the project. Financial close was achieved last week. 

The ENGIE Group is one of the world’s largest independent power producers, and a leader in low-carbon energy and services. 

Norton Rose Fulbright advised ENGIE on all aspects of the procurement documentation for the project, including drafting and negotiating the early works agreement, EPC Contract, O&M Agreement and a range of ancillary documents. 

Luke van Grieken, partner and projects and construction team leader in Australia at Norton Rose Fulbright, commented:

“It has been a privilege to support ENGIE on the Goorambat East Solar Farm to reach contract and financial close, as an important step in its renewable energy pipeline. Our broad team of specialists enjoyed working closely with ENGIE’s development and legal teams to reach this important milestone. We are looking forward to seeing the project reach operation.”

ENGIE Australia’s managing director of renewables, Laura Caspari, commented:

“ENGIE reaching financial close on the Goorambat East Solar Farm is a major step in progressing our renewable energy development pipeline and reflects the company’s focus on growth and decarbonisation, and our commitment to delivering 3GW of renewable energy in Australia by 2030.  Norton Rose Fulbright are market leaders in the procurement of renewable energy and have provided us support and expertise every step of the way.”

The Norton Rose Fulbright team was led by partner Luke van Grieken, special counsel Mandi Panagoda and lawyer Jayne Kelly, with support from projects partner Steven Choi, environment and planning partner Jacqueline Plant, real estate partner Adrian Jones and others in the firm.

Norton Rose Fulbright has one of the largest and most dynamic energy practices in the world. Our Australian projects and construction team supports our clients across the value chain in renewable energy projects, including major contractors, project owners, investors and lenders. We are proud to be at the heart of the transition to a low-carbon economy and help our clients in all industries assess and respond to the opportunities and challenges this presents.