Energy/Natural Resources

The Development of the Regulatory Framework for Offshore Wind Farms in Greece: Challenges and the Next Day

The development of offshore wind farms in Greece represents an ambitious step in the country’s energy transition, further promoting the shift towards renewable energy sources and the reduction of carbon dioxide emissions. The regulatory framework governing the installation and operation of offshore wind farms has evolved significantly in recent years, reflecting both national and international energy commitments, as well as the technological and environmental challenges accompanying such investments.

CMS Advises Axpo Polska on Acquisition of Biogas Plant

CMS has advised Axpo Polska on the acquisition of a biogas plant producing green energy primarily from agricultural waste.

Linklaters and Taylor Wessing Advise on Tauron Polska Energia's PLN 2.9 billion Green Financing

Linklaters has advised Tauron Polska Energia on obtaining financing through two credit agreements with a total value of PLN 2.9 billion with BGK, PKO Bank Polski, and ICBC. Taylor Wessing advised PKO Bank Polski and ICBC. Deloitte Legal reportedly advised BGK.

Bernitsas Advises on PPC’s EUR 600 Million Senior Notes Issuance

Bernitsas has advised the joint global coordinators, joint physical bookrunners, and joint bookrunners on Public Power Corporation's EUR 600 million issuance and offering of 4.625% senior notes due 2031 and listing the notes on the Global Exchange Market of Euronext Dublin.

Schoenherr Announces 12 New Partners in Latest Promotion Round

Schoenherr has promoted Vienna-based Stefanie Aichhorn-Woess, Alfred Amann, Johannes Frank, Ayla Ilicali, Christoph Jirak, Sara Khalil, Sebastian Lukic, Johannes Stalzer, and Stefanie Stegbauer, Zagreb-based Kresimira Kruslin, Warsaw-based Daniel Radwanski, and Bucharest-based Nora Olah to Partner (already announced in August this year).

Hungarian Government Forbids Solar Panels on Balconies and Agricultural Lands

On 1 October 2024, the Hungarian Government published a decree on the basic regulations of settlement planning and construction requirements, which fundamentally rewrites and clarifies the frameworks for construction and property planning in many areas. Among these, one regulates the placement of solar panels and solar collectors, while another sets out the general framework for the installation of wind turbines.

CBAM Update: Draft Rules for Authorized Declarants and the CBAM Registry Unveiled

The European Commission recently launched the consultation phase on two essential draft regulations to strengthen the EU Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism (CBAM) regulation’s operational structure. These include the draft Implementing Regulation for Authorized Declarants and creating a comprehensive CBAM registry. Stakeholders can submit feedback until November 28, 2024. These regulations clarify key aspects of the definitive CBAM implementation, set to begin on January 1, 2026.