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Fangda Partners is pleased to announce that energy experts Monica Sun has officially joined Fangda, further strengthening our market-leading energy and infrastructure practice. Earlier this year, another energy expert Jie Li joined Fangda. Their arrival marks a significant enhancement to Fangda’s long-established energy-related legal ervices, providing clients with comprehensive and in-depth support. 

#MAURITANIA: Adoption of #Hydrogen_Law and #Local_Content_Law as well. Today 23 of July 2024, the Mauritanian Government has adopted two long-waited regulation texts: ➡️Hydrogen Law: This new regulatory framework will bring much more governance efficiency to the nascent hydrogen industry and economy in the country. ✅Solar potential: ~450GW ✅Wind potential: ~50GW Such institutional great move is consolidating a national strategic vision underpinned by a significant natural renewable resources (Solar, wind, and Land). ➡️Local Content Law in the extractive industries: This law fills a regulatory deficit long perceived to the detriment of the real development of the Mauritanian private sector within this industry. This new legal and regulatory framework will provide more regulation to the great benefit of both private actors, investors and project developers as well.

Our Legal Pathways to Deep Decarbonization monthly newsletter is out! 🎉 Here’s what is new: 🌞New model state law for residential solar and energy storage local permits: Designed to reduce the costs and timeframe for obtaining #localpermits for residential #solar 🌤️and #energystorage🔋, our framework helps states simplify and standardize permitting processes and installation requirements. 💡Exciting new external legal sources on LPDD.org Our website has been updated with new external legal sources that support our mission including the Proposed Community and Hydropower Improvement Act🌊. 📣Highlights of our LPDD resources in the news Read our full newsletter here: https://buff.ly/3TYZWlj 🤝🌿 Check our get involved page to see how lawyers can support our work in drafting, providing feedback and peer reviewing legislation for our LPDD Model law Project. https://buff.ly/42Ijzlq

🌊 Bioluminescence Issue #8 Highlights: -International Seabed Authority announces Leticia Carvalho as new leader. Congrats Leticia 🎉 -Allianz releases Sustainable Ocean Report. Thank you Barbara Karuth-Zelle for such an insightful report. -UK writer, actor, comedian, broadcaster and national treasure, Stephen Fry teams up with Blue Marine Foundation. -Tom Quinn from Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult discusses Allocation Round 6 of the UK Contracts for Difference Scheme. -Equitix announces investment in Gode 1 offshore wind farm. -Ecofin are shortlisted for European Responsible Investment Manager of the Year. -Harmony Energy Income Trust plc share positive news on Rusholme BESS project. -Tom O'Shaughnessy's (Amber Infrastructure Limited) article on the future of solar power offtake pricing. -Green Finance Institute releases BNG Roadmap. -Stephen Humphreys & Ian Ramsay Tompkins from Ashfords LLP discuss Ofwat's draft Environmental Incentives Common Framework. If you wish to access the links, download the slides as a PDF. #BlueEconomy #GreenEconomy #SustainableInvesting #GreenFinance #CircularEconomy

We’re excited to welcome Jonathan Cohen, Head of Energy at Howard Kennedy LLP, to discuss the future of renewable energy and property development 👉 https://lnkd.in/eE9khadM Jonathan Cohen has extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of energy law. He has dedicated his career to this field, enabling him to navigate the intricacies of energy regulations, policies, and industry dynamics with ease. Join us to uncover the commercial imperatives driving sustainable development and the legislative factors shaping a clean, affordable, and secure energy future. Jonathan delves into innovative business models that integrate technologies like solar PV and battery storage into real estate projects. 🔍 Key Insights: ✔ Evolving Real Estate Landscape: Discover how energy considerations are creating new opportunities, such as revenue-sharing from EV charging points and solar photovoltaics. ✔ Sustainable Value: Learn how developers can balance immediate sustainability measures with future technological adaptability. ✔ Financing and Technology Synergy: Explore how sustainable practices are becoming essential for securing investment, with financial backers demanding concrete sustainability actions. ✔ Energy Storage and Community Impact: Understand the rise of large-scale battery storage facilities and the importance of community engagement in enhancing social impact and financial returns. ✔ Legal Considerations: Get insights into the legal intricacies involved in sustainable energy projects, from insurance negotiations to stakeholder engagement. #LifeProven #Podcast #ESG #RealEstate #SustainableDevelopment #ValueCreation #EnergyLaw #LegalExpertise

📚🍏 Join us in New York City or online on Friday 25th of October for the #launch of “The #TransnationalLaw of #RenewableEnergy” #book. 👨🎓👩🎓👨🎓 The authors will discuss what they define as transnational law of renewable energy, and how lawyers can help shaping its content. An important part of the latter task is to accompany by law the achievement of the ambitious renewable energy goals set at national and regional level and pushed by climate commitments, through #derisking #crossborder renewable energy projects. The book covers a range of regulatory topics related to transnational energy projects, including their entry into the market and financial support mechanisms. It also covers commercial topics from construction to joint operation and financing. Examples of transnational legal instruments from these different topics will be used as concrete illustration during the event. ⏱️ Time: 8:15-8:45 EST / 14:15 - 14.45pm CET, Oslo time 🔗More information about the event here: https://lnkd.in/dk8hHRPx 📚Reference: Freddy Sourgens, Edward Baldwin, and Catherine Banet, The Transnational Law of Renewable Energy (Oxford University Press) (September 2024) 🔗 More information about the book and its content on the publisher's website: https://lnkd.in/d3KVexuh

🌿 News from the Court of Justice! 🌍 Our latest case note, by our coordinator, Professor Lucila de Almeida, delves into an interesting decision revisiting the compatibility of national laws favoring renewable energy production. Dive into the complexities of the support scheme, the intricacies of EU law, and the Court's insightful interpretations. 💡 Discover how this ruling shapes the landscape for green energy initiatives and mandatory purchase of Green Certificates 🌱 Don't miss out on this enlightening analysis! Read the full text on our website! 👇 https://lnkd.in/esNyvyiu

Could European Human Rights Law help deliver Europe’s EU climate targets ? ——————————————————— This landmark lawsuit has shown that local objectors and “petrified planners” can’t hold back sensible projects to protect the environment. The Judge Criticizes the Irish planners - An Bord Pleanála over its Renewable Energy Inaction, that resulted in Ireland losing out to the AI infrastructure boom now taking place as well as missing climate targets. A recent High Court judgment by Justice Richard Humphreys has sent shockwaves through Ireland’s planning and renewable energy sectors. The judge accused An Bord Pleanála (ABP) of being “petrified” to approve renewable energy projects, even when compliance with EU climate laws demands action. The case focused on a 13-turbine wind farm in Co. Laois, proposed by Coolglass Windfarm, a subsidiary of Statkraft. The board’s decision to reject the project was overturned, with Humphreys stating ABP failed to fulfill its legal obligations under the 2015 Planning Act and the European Convention on Human Rights Act of 2003. Quoting Otto von Bismarck, Justice Humphreys remarked, “When a man says he approves of something in principle, it means he hasn’t the slightest intention of putting it into practice.” His ruling underscored the urgent need for reform, calling for better training in climate law and science for ABP members. 🚨 Key Points: • Justice Humphreys criticized ABP’s reluctance to approve renewable energy projects, citing a “business as usual” approach that undermines climate goals. • The court ruled in favor of Coolglass Windfarm, deeming ABP’s refusal a breach of legal duties. • Wind Energy Ireland emphasized the ruling as a legal mandate to prioritize climate action in planning decisions. The judgment serves as a wake-up call for Ireland’s planning authorities to align with climate objectives. Justice Humphreys warned that failure to act on the climate emergency could lead to far worse, chaotic outcomes for landscapes and ecosystems. Great to see common sense entering the stage where local objectors hold back progress in the wider community interest and planners just don’t understand the laws or consequences of their actions. #ClimateAction #RenewableEnergy #PlanningReform

🎉 Congratulations to our Energy Transition team on being named as one of the leading firms for energy transition by Inspiratia in the Q3 2024 Legal Adviser League Tables! The team is listed among the Top 10 legal advisers for the first three quarters of 2024 – ranking 7th for European and 8th for Global deal count. Read more 👉 https://gowlg.co/4f0Jrhz #Energy #Inspiratia #LegalAdviserRankings

📢Don't miss out on crucial knowledge from industry experts! Join the European Commission, EU Member States & industry experts for a round-table on enhancing permitting in the EU. 𝗦𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗲𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗼𝗱𝗮𝘆: 👉 https://lnkd.in/efVG4Ctm 👈 Date: 2 December 2024 (9:00–13:00 CET) Location: Brussels & Online Co-organized with the European Commission 𝗣𝗮𝗻𝗲𝗹 𝟮 | 𝗗𝗶𝗴𝗶𝘁𝗮𝗹𝗶𝘇𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 & 𝗮𝗰𝗰𝗲𝗹𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗼𝗳 𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗺𝗶𝘁𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 Meet the speakers: - Stefan Kortekaas | Senior Policy Advisor, Dutch Ministry of Infrastructure & Water - Juho Korpi | Finnish Authorities Development Director, Finish Ministery of Environment - Guy Willems | Advisor for Environment & Community Engagement, WindEurope - Jose Martinez-Usero (PhD) | DIGITALEUROPE Director of Projects, DIGITALEUROPE - Gabrielle VM. | IOGP Europe 𝗠𝗼𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗯𝘆 Szabolcs Szekacs | Team Leader – Digital Industry team, European Commission (DG GROW) 𝗕𝗼𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗘𝘂𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲’𝘀 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗽𝗲𝘁𝗶𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀: Efficient permitting processes are essential for Europe's competitiveness, energy transition, and sustainable growth. Yet, businesses face critical bottlenecks, from slow administrative progress to fragmented systems. 𝗦𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘃𝗶𝗲𝘄𝘀: Actively participate and take the floor to share your industry position and meet with EU Member States and Commission representatives. 𝗢𝗻 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗴𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗺𝗲: ✅ Insights from experts across critical sectors—energy, renewables, mobility, construction, and more. ✅ Best practices from Member States and key industries. ✅ A platform for open dialogue, collaboration, and innovation. Let’s streamline, accelerate, and digitalize permitting together! ------------------------------------------------- 🛢 We are the European voice of the oil and gas industry. 📰 Interested in data, policy positions, discussions, trends, events, and more? 🔔 Give us a follow and ring it on our profile.