SKM Market Predictor AS (now TGH Holdings AS) has entered into an agreement to divest its energy markets analysis business to Montel AS.

In the first edition of our newsletter, we will take a closer look at Norway's legal framework for nuclear power, and assess whether the regulations are suitable for the establishment of nuclear power in Norway.

In this month's ESG alert we describe three recently published public consultations in Norway, relating to (i) a revised CO2 compensation scheme, (ii) amendments to sustainability reporting in auditor and accounting regulations and (iii) the EU's recent Regulation on reduction of methane emissions in the energy sector.

In this month's ESG alert, we highlight the implementation of the EU Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive into Norwegian law, the entry into force of the EU Nature Restoration Law, the Revised EU Industrial Emissions Directive and the EU hydrogen and gas decarbonisation package, and the adoption of the European Council's position on the Green Claims Directive.

In this month's ESG alert, we highlight the recent landmark climate judgment from the European Court of Human Rights, as well as legislative developments in the EU, including new rules on free allocation of emission allowances, protection of persons who engage in public participation, a revision of the Industrial Emissions Directive, and the approval by the European Parliament of the Forced Labour Regulation.

In this month's ESG alert, we highlight the EU Council's failure to endorse the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive and the European Parliament's efforts to combat gender-based violence, and provide an update on various environmental developments at the EU and Norwegian levels.

In this month's ESG alert, we describe the recent decision by France's highest court which paves the way for charges to be brought against Lafarge for complicity in crimes against humanity and a decision by Oslo District Court which invalidates three Norwegian oil and gas field permits on environmental grounds.

Renewable Energy and Green Investments

Oil and Gas

Senior Associate

Olve assists Norwegian and international companies within the renewable energy sector.

He previously worked in the Ministry of Climate and Environment, especially with pollution, circular economy and waste. Olve has comprehensive knowledge about public decisions making process. Olve has also worked in the Ministry of Justice and Public Security with public security.

Olve holds a master in Law from the University of Bergen and wrote his master thesis on public procurement. He has a particular focus on envrionmental law and corporate governance.

Oslo

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Olve assists Norwegian and international companies within the renewable energy sector.