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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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Paris team advises Saint-Gobain in the framework of a Power Purchase Agreement with Alpiq Energie France

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised Saint-Gobain in the negotiation and the signing of a 14-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Alpiq Energie France.

Global | Press release | November 20, 2023

Norton Rose Fulbright advises banks on PLN 10.5bn (€ 2.31 bn) sustainability-linked financing for Grupa Polsat Plus

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright advised a consortium of Polish and foreign financial institutions on PLN 10.5 billion (€ 2.31 billion) financing made available to Grupa Polsat Plus entities Cyfrowy Polsat S.A. and Polkomtel sp. z o.o., which comprises of (i) a term loan in Polish złoty up to a maximum amount of PLN 7.255 billion (€ 1,6 bn), (ii) a term loan in euro up to a maximum amount of € 506 million and (iii) a revolving loan in Polish złoty up to a maximum amount of PLN 1 billion (€ 220 million).

Poland | Press release - Business | May 31, 2023

Warsaw team advises Bank Polska Kasa Opieki on financing construction of Poland wind farm sponsored by ZE PAK

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright advised Bank Polska Kasa Opieki on financing construction of 9.6 MW Miłosław wind farm sponsored by ZE PAK located in Pałczyn, Miłosław Commune, wrzesiński poviat, wielkopolskie voivodeship in Poland.

Poland | Press release | May 15, 2023

Citi advised on structuring first-of-its-kind B2B payment solution for renewables marketplace

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright has advised global financial services firm Citi on structuring, in collaboration with Hokodo, a new B2B payment solution for renewable energy e-commerce marketplace Covento, which has been created by Vestas.

Global | Press release - Business | May 11, 2023

Warsaw team advises Bank Pekao on financing construction of PV portfolio sponsored by Lords LB

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright advised Bank Polska Kasa Opieki S.A. in relation to the financing construction of 67.7 MWp portfolio of 36 PV installations, sponsored by a leading Lithuanian inv...

Poland | Press release - Business | April 17, 2023

Paris team advises lenders in an innovative borrowing base facility to support Gunvor’s carbon trading activities

Global law firm Norton Rose Fulbright advised MUFG bank (MUFG) and Natixis Corporate and Investment Bank (CIB) and two other international lenders, in the signing of an uncommitted borrowing base facility of up to €240 million to support trading activities on the European Union Emissions Trading System (EU ETS).

Global | Press release - Business | April 03, 2023

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