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WBD's renewable energy team acts for The Crown Estate on key lithium exploration project off the Cornish coast

21 Jan 2021

Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised The Crown Estate, manager of the seabed and much of the foreshore around England, Wales and Northern Ireland, on its latest Minerals Licensing Round which, earlier this month (6 January 2021), announced the grant of rights to Cornish Lithium to explore for lithium within geothermal waters off the coast of Cornwall.

WBD transatlantic team hosts US offshore wind opportunities webinar

03 Dec 2020

Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) hosted an event yesterday (2 December) to explore US offshore wind opportunities for North East businesses operating in the energy supply chain. The event was hosted virtually and attracted a wide range of clients and contacts from across the region and further afield.

Upcoming changes to CfD Scheme for AR4 onwards

02 Dec 2020

On 24 November 2020, BEIS published the consultation decision on the proposed amendments to the Contracts for Difference (CfD) scheme. The fourth allocation round (AR4) of Contracts for Difference will open late next year, and BEIS has announced an expansion of the CfD scheme to a capacity of 12GW, more than doubling the 5.8GW offered at AR3 in 2019.

WBD's energy sector team advises on community-led wind turbine project

26 Nov 2020

Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised Ambition Community Energy (ACE), a community interest company set up by local resident-driven charity Ambition Lawrence Weston, on its successful planning application for a 150m-tall wind turbine in Avonmouth, near Bristol.

Consenting electricity storage

18 Nov 2020

Electricity storage is a key technology in the transition to a smarter and more flexible energy system. It will play an important role in helping to reduce emissions to Net Zero by 2050.

WBD advises Warrington Borough Council on green community investment scheme

17 Nov 2020

Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised Warrington Borough Council on its first Community Municipal Investment (CMI), which aims to raise up to £1 million to help fund its green investment scheme, including the development of a new solar farm in Cirencester.

WBD energy sector team advises on Scottish energy acquisition

22 Oct 2020

Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised waste management and recycling company Augean plc on its acquisition of the EcoCentre in Peterhead from US oil services firm Halliburton.

WBD advises Mercia on £260k investment in carbon reduction start-up

05 Oct 2020

Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has advised Mercia Asset Management plc (Mercia) on its recent £260,000 investment in Equiwatt, a tech start-up based in Gateshead.

WBD bolsters Edinburgh offering with new partner hire

14 Sep 2020

Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD) has strengthened its real estate practice in Edinburgh with the appointment of Paul Mason who joins as a partner.

UK Oil and Gas Authority supporting the transition to net zero carbon emissions

24 Aug 2020

On 6 August 2020, following extensive consultation, the UK Oil and Gas Authority (OGA) published a report "UKCS Energy Integration". The report considers how the OGA can support the UK's commitment to reduce carbon emissions and achieve a transition to net zero by 2050.

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WBD's renewable energy team acts for The Crown Estate on key lithium exploration project off the Cornish coast

WBD transatlantic team hosts US offshore wind opportunities webinar

Upcoming changes to CfD Scheme for AR4 onwards

WBD's energy sector team advises on community-led wind turbine project

Consenting electricity storage

WBD advises Warrington Borough Council on green community investment scheme

WBD energy sector team advises on Scottish energy acquisition

WBD advises Mercia on £260k investment in carbon reduction start-up

WBD bolsters Edinburgh offering with new partner hire

UK Oil and Gas Authority supporting the transition to net zero carbon emissions

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