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UK hydrogen - the pace picks up

14 Nov 2023
As flagged in our article, Energy Act 2023: The countdown to net zero', the regulatory framework for hydrogen production, transport and storage in the UK has taken a large step forward. The introduction of this framework took longer than had been hoped by hydrogen developers. It is however a welcome milestone on the journey to providing a stable regime for attracting the investment needed if the UK government is to reach its target of delivering up to 10GW of low carbon hydrogen production capacity by 2030. The Energy Act 2023 (the Act) was followed quickly by publication of the draft Hydrogen Production Revenue Support (Directions, Eligibility and Counterparty) Regulations 2023 as the UK government starts to bring in the implementing regulations.
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Energy Act significant milestone for development of the market

09 Nov 2023
Last month, the Energy Act 2023 received Royal Assent. It is expected by the UK Government to unlock £100 billion of investment for the energy transition, while strengthening energy resilience and consumer protection, writes practice development lawyer in Energy at Womble Bond Dickinson Eleni Diamantopoulou.
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Keep going with the 'FLOW'

04 Oct 2023
Only a few weeks are left until the end of 2023 when the Crown Estate is expected to publish the Memorandum of Information (MOI) for the first ever dedicated leasing round to Floating Offshore Wind (FLOW) in the Celtic Sea.
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International law firm Womble Bond Dickinson and deals that are changing the North East

21 Sep 2023
The growth of the energy sector is a major potential economic driver in the North East. Deals currently under negotiation aim to bring new investment and innovations into the sector and the region. BUSINESSiQ Editor Mike Hughes got some exclusive insight from David Ridley, Managing Associate at international law firm Womble Bond Dickinson (WBD), who works in their North East corporate finance team and primarily focuses on M&A and Private Equity investments.
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How the UK and US can work together to achieve net zero economies at a regional level

23 Aug 2023
The US Embassy and Bristol City Council recently hosted a panel discussion on Just Transition to Net Zero economies. Alongside the event, Womble Bond Dickinson's (WBD) UK Partner Sponsor for Net Zero, Jon Bower, met with Rev. Mariama White-Hammond, the City of Boston's Chief of Environment, Energy, and Open Space, to discuss how the US and UK can learn from each other when it comes to achieving net zero economies at regional level, with key focuses on sustainable communities and housing.