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2020 was a fascinating year for all lawyers in the global oil & gas sector.

Did you know that the word orangutan derives from the Malay language where "orang hutan" literally means "man of the forest"? You might wonder how this links to biofuel...

The UK government must prioritise continued "frictionless" access to EU markets and labour for the oil and gas industry during the Brexit negotiations, an industry body has warned.

Companies participate in upstream oil and gas activities through unincorporated joint venture arrangements.

In December 2022, the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) initiated a consultation regarding the considerations for future Contracts for Difference (CfD) rounds.

Decarbonizing "hard-to-abate" industries, responsible for 20% of global CO2 emissions, is increasingly viable through innovations like green hydrogen, sustainable fuels, and wind-assisted propulsion. Collaboration, financing, and inclusive policies are crucial for achieving net-zero transitions globally.

The Court of Appeal has refused an extension of time to appeal the Luton Airport DCO judicial review, marking the first enforcement of the Government's new shorter appeal deadlines for NSIP challenges.

In the winter issue of Real World we reported on fundamental changes to the CRC Energy Efficiency Scheme ("the Scheme") including the scrapping of recycling payments following the Comprehensive Spending Review.

In June 2014 the UK Government released its ‘finalised policy positions for implementation of the electricity market reform’ programme, which it frames as the ‘biggest reform to the electricity sector since its privatisation’.

The UK has set a legally binding target of achieving net zero by 2050. Doing that will require a significant increase in the use of renewable energy...

With less than two months to go until All-Energy 2023, the UK's largest low carbon energy and full supply chain renewables event, Alex Irwin examines one of the key focuses of this year's conference: onshore wind.

The Planning Act 2008 introduces a new regime for authorising sixteen types of nationally significant infrastructure project (NSIP). This entry focuses on one of these – electricity generation.

Many countries find that encouraging the adoption of EVs (often referred to as "green vehicles") is an uphill battle.

HMRC has published draft legislation for the new Energy Profits Levy, along with a detailed explanatory note (21 June 2022).

Spain's renewable energy initiatives have led to an excess of power due to high solar and wind output, creating challenges in grid management and necessitating improved energy storage solutions.

The UK's new SAF Mandate, effective from January 1, 2025, mandates that flights departing from the UK use a minimum of 2% Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), increasing to 22% by 2040. It also introduces a Power-to-Liquid fuel obligation by 2028. The initiative aims to reduce emissions, encourage innovation, and boost the SAF industry. Although SAF is more expensive than conventional jet fuel, it is hoped that these changes will reduce costs over time. The mandate also aims to support jobs, economi

Two new sets of UK regulations have amended existing regulations with the main intention of creating greater public involvement in decisions concerning offshore activities. This is achieved by increasing the level of information that is disseminated to the public, both in terms of what they are told and where this is published.

In this report we analyse the invention and innovation being made in the critical technologies powering the energy transition.