Wolf Theiss has advised the Kyoto Group on the agreement to deliver its Heatcube thermal energy storage system to Hungarian food ingredient producer KALL Ingredients.
Norton Rose Fulbright and Greenberg Traurig Advise on PLN 800 Million Financing for Polsat Plus Wind Farm
Norton Rose Fulbright has advised a consortium including PKO Bank Polski, Bank Gospodarstwa Krajowego, mBank, and Santander Bank Polska on their PLN 800 million financing for the construction of a 72.6-megawatt wind farm. Greenberg Traurig advised the project's sponsor, the Polsat Plus Group.
White & Case Advises EPH on Establishing USD 3 Billion EMTN Program and EUR 500 Million Debut Issuance
White & Case has advised Energeticky a Prumyslovy Holding on the establishment of the EUR 3 billion medium-term note program of EPH Financing International, which EPH guaranteed, and the initial EUR 500 million issuance of 6.651% guaranteed notes due 2028.
Electricity Imports Could Help Companies Operate Smoothly During Power Outages
On 27 October 2023, the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the regulation that allows non-household consumers to operate without interruption during power outages, with some exceptions. In other words, in the event of infrastructure damage this winter, imported electricity may be used to avoid supply restrictions.
North Macedonia’s Coal Exit: EBRD and World Bank Support a 3 Billion Euro Initiative to End Coal Dependency in North Macedonia
The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (“EBRD”) and the World Bank are among the international financial institutions spearheading a 3-billion-euro plan to wean North Macedonia off its reliance on coal. The “Just Energy Transition Investment Program” (JET-P) plan follows the footsteps of several other countries in efforts to retire coal power plants, with the joint support of the government, as well as public lenders and private investors.
Energy Law of Bosnia and Herzegovina – Connection with the EU, Investment Protection, and Transparency and Simplicity in Obtaining Permits for Renewable Energy Projects
Bosnia and Herzegovina (B&H) is located in the so-called "Western Balkans" region, borders the EU, and has an area of 51,209 km2. Its highly favorable geographical location for harnessing energy potentials has positioned B&H as the only country in the surrounding area with a significant surplus in exporting electrical energy. The water potential is represented by a large number of rivers suitable for building hydroelectric power plants, and substantial potential exists in the areas of wind energy (due to the position of the Dinaric mountain range) and solar energy (averaging over 2000 sunny hours per year).
CMS Advises on Astronergy’s Acquisition of Two Solar Projects in Bulgaria
CMS has advised Astronergy on the acquisition of the Karlovo and Novi Pazar greenfield solar projects in Bulgaria, with a combined capacity of 120 megawatts. Schoenherr reportedly advised the sellers.