Energy transition

Japan’s energy transition

We are monitoring developments in Japan in relation to hydrogen, ammonia, solar, battery storage and wind, and will be providing updates.

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Global offshore wind: Key markets and prospects

Global offshore wind investment faces a period of immense opportunity, but also immense challenges.

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Transforming change into opportunity

Energy Transition: Supporting our clients

Transforming change into opportunity

Energy transition

The energy transition is firmly underway. While global demand for energy continues to rise, increasing pressure from governments, investors, and consumers to support decarbonization across all industries has spearheaded radical change.

We are proud to be at the heart of the transition to a low-carbon economy and a trusted advisor to clients across all sectors. We do more than provide excellent, top-tier legal services, we are committed to helping our clients evolve and thrive as the world changes, developing a tailored approach to suit their precise business needs.

Energy Transition Services

We are committed to helping our clients evolve and thrive as the world changes and would be delighted to discuss how we can help you.

	Carbon capture Carbon markets and emissions trading Change management Climate change and sustainability disputes		Decommissioning, abandonment, rehabilitation and end-of-life strategies Digital innovation
	Electrification of heat eMobility Energy efficiency Energy storage		Governance, risk management and reporting Green and transition bonds Green LNG
	Hydrogen		Industrial feed stock Intellectual property
	M&A, joint ventures, investments and partnerships		Nature-based solutions Next generation fuels
	Offshore Wind Onsite renewable energy generation		Portfolio rationalization, disposals and divestments Project development and project finance
	Renewable energy procurement		Solar Supply chain resilience

Latest insights

Road to COP29: Our insights

The 28th Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP28) took place on November 30 - December 12 in Dubai.

Global | Publication | November 11, 2024

CO2 shipping and transportation: What next?

We hosted the Riviera CO2 Shipping, Terminals & CCS Conference, Americas 2024 in Houston on September 16, bringing together industry leaders and subject matter experts to share ideas and discuss opportunities and challenges related to CO2 terminalling globally.

United Kingdom | Publication | September 30, 2024

2024 Hydrogen Insights Report: Key insights

The Hydrogen Council's 2024 Hydrogen Insights Report highlights significant advancements in the global hydrogen sector, but also underscores the need for more accelerated investment and clearer regulatory support to meet long-term climate goals.

United Kingdom | Publication | September 19, 2024

Expanding the smallest molecule

The most abundant element in the universe is trying to forge its role in accelerating the pathway to our low carbon future. Let’s talk about green hydrogen.

United Kingdom | Publication | September 18, 2024

Japan’s hydrogen subsidies kicking-off in Summer 2024

The Japanese government passed the Hydrogen Society Promotion Act (the Hydrogen Act) on 17 May 2024, further to which the government is expected to implement two subsidy schemes commencing in the summer of 2024.

United Kingdom | Publication | June 20, 2024

Japan takes a step forward passing key hydrogen and CCS Acts

On Friday 17 May 2024, the Hydrogen Society Promotion Act and the CCS Business Act were passed in the Parliament of Japan.

United Kingdom | Publication | May 28, 2024

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News

Norton Rose Fulbright advises Quinbrook on joint venture with E.ON to construct 230MW solar and battery storage project

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Quinbrook Infrastructure Partners (Quinbrook) on its partnership with E.ON to construct a consented 350MW Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project, located in Uskmouth, South Wales.

EMEA | Press release - Business | April 04, 2024

Norton Rose Fulbright’s energy, infrastructure and resources practice recognized at IJGlobal Awards 2023

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has been named on numerous winning deals at the IJGlobal Awards 2023.

Global | Press release - Recognition | March 15, 2024

Norton Rose Fulbright advises mBank on financing construction of 98 MWp PV portfolio sponsored by Sunly

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright advised mBank on financing construction of 98 MWp PV portfolio sponsored by Sunly.

Global | Press release - Business | February 14, 2024

Norton Rose Fulbright advises BNP Paribas Bank Polska on financing construction of 32.7 MW PV portfolio sponsored by R.Power

The Warsaw office advised BNP Paribas Bank Polska S.A. on the financing construction of 32.7 MW photovoltaic projects portfolio sponsored by R.Power S.A.

Global | Press release - Business | February 09, 2024

London and Luxembourg offices advise Powen Group and Brookfield on first combined-portfolio European solar securitization

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright advised Powen Group, a portfolio company of Brookfield Asset Management, on a pioneering bank-funded securitization of Spanish solar assets, up to a value of EUR120m.

Global | Press release - Business | January 30, 2024

Norton Rose Fulbright advises TotalEnergies on strategic minority investment in first-of-its-kind Xlinks Morocco-UK Power Project

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised TotalEnergies on its strategic minority investment in Xlinks First (Xlinks) in connection with the development of the Xlinks Morocco-UK Power Project, a first-of-its-kind long-distance renewable energy generation, battery storage and cross-border export project.

Global | Press release - Business | January 11, 2024

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Currents podcast

Currents features in-depth discussions on the latest developments in project finance

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Newswire

The Project Finance NewsWire reports on new developments affecting the power sector

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Energy Transition YouTube channel

Keep up with the pace of change via our new #EnergyTransition YouTube channel

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Road to COP29: Our insights

The 28th Conference of the Parties on Climate Change (COP28) took place on November 30 - December 12 in Dubai.

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ESG and sustainability

Law for a sustainable future

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M&A Outlook 2024

With inflation easing and deal appetite rising, we expect to see promising early signs of a rebound in M&A activity.

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Climate change and sustainability disputes

Climate change and sustainability developments presents great opportunities but also manifest as a complex myriad of global legal, financial and reputational risks for companies, governments, directors and officers and other professionals operating in all sectors globally.

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