Beyond COVID-19: Energy

International carbon markets update: The state of play in light of COVID-19

The far-reaching impacts of the measures implemented worldwide to curb the spread of the COVID-19 virus will have significant implications for the development of international carbon markets, as well as the ongoing UN negotiations under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). This update provides a snapshot of the current state of play in relation to carbon markets and climate negotiations more broadly in light of the global response to the pandemic.

Australia | Publication | June 03, 2020

New policy in Mexico puts dagger in private sector participation in the electricity sector

Mexico: New policy puts dagger in private sector participation in the electricity sector

The SENER changed the operating rules for the Mexican power grid on May 16 to the detriment of private power producers, in particular wind and solar power projects.

Global | Publication | May 18, 2020

Mexican Competition Commission criticizes actions against wind and solar projects

The Comisión Federal de Competencia Económica issued an opinion on May 7 harshly criticizing measures taken by Mexico’s independent system operator, CENACE, against wind and solar projects that are close to reaching commercial operation.

Global | Publication | May 08, 2020

$South Africa: Oil prices drop: What will fuel the energy industry <br \>post-COVID-19?$

South Africa: Oil prices drop: What will fuel the energy industry post-COVID-19?

On April 20, 2020, the global petroleum industry witnessed a historic plummeting of benchmark US oil below $0 a barrel, while Brent crude oil has fallen nearly 70 per cent from the beginning of the year.

South Africa | Publication | May 08, 2020

Mexican ISO prevents wind and solar projects from reaching commercial operation

Mexico: ISO prevents wind and solar projects from reaching commercial operation

The Mexican ISO, CENACE, has suspended all pre-operative tests for wind and solar power plants to preserve the safety and reliability during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Global | Publication | May 05, 2020

Global: Transition faces pressure from oil crash and COVID-19

Until recently, the so-called Opec+ arrangement had successfully managed supply to keep the oil price up in the face of a global slow-down in demand, but within a matter of months all that has changed.

Global | Publication | May 04, 2020

Three key collaborations to secure energy supply in Australia

Australia: Three key collaborations to secure energy supply

Over the past week, Australian energy businesses have accelerated their responses to the challenges posed by COVID-19. Businesses, industry bodies and regulators are working together to support cooperation, coordination and information sharing between participants in the electricity, oil and gas industries. The purpose of these responses is to ensure the reliable and secure supply of energy and fuel so that businesses and households impacted financially by the pandemic are not left without essential inputs.

Australia | Publication | April 09, 2020

Global: Managing energy disputes in unprecedented times

Economic uncertainty, disruptions to supply chains and to ongoing projects caused by the COVID-19 pandemic are all envisaged to last for a significant period of time.

Global | Update | April 03, 2020

COVID-19: Extension to deadlines for renewable energy projects in Greece

Greece: COVID-19: Extension to deadlines for renewable energy projects

On March 30, 2020 (effective date), following a motion of the Ministerial Council, the President of the Hellenic Republic adopted a Legislative Act allowing for further urgent measures to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic.

Global | Publication | April 03, 2020