Renewable energy
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Renewable energy, Shipping Offshore, Sustainability
2022
Changes to the Norwegian Offshore Energy Act – one step closer
On 30 September 2022, the offshore energy sector got one step closer to the starting block, as the Government submitted a proposal for changes to the Norwegian Offshore Energy Act to the Norwegian Parliament (the Proposition).
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Sustainability, Renewable energy, Tax Law
2022
Summary of the New US Climate Bill
After months of wrangling and negotiations, US Congress passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the "IRA") last month. The bill contains ground-breaking climate change measures and is projected to lead to USD 370 billion in government investment in renewable energy and climate change programs in the next 10 years. These measures are likely to open significant business opportunities for companies operating in the renewable energy sector.
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Financing, Ranking, Capital Markets, Mergers and Acquisitions, Dispute Resolution, Litigation and Arbitration, Oil and gas, Intellectual Property, Shipping Offshore, Fisheries and Aquaculture, Financial Regulation, Competition law, M&A, Employment Law, Renewable energy
2021
Chambers Europe 2021
We are pleased to announce that Wikborg Rein is consolidating our strong position in the Chambers Europe 2021 Guide launched today.
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Shipping Offshore, Renewable energy
2021
BIMCO ASVTIME
BIMCO has today expanded their suite of offshore contracts by launching the new standard time charter for accommodation support vessels. Wikborg Rein participated in BIMCO's drafting committee for the form and set out an overview of its key features below.
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Shipping Offshore, Technology and IT Law, Renewable energy, Sustainability
2020
Main Blue Economy Partner
Wikborg Rein has recently entered into a partnership as a Blue Economy Main Partner at Nor-Shipping together with Gard. Norwegian Energy Partners (NORWEP) and Telenor Maritime are joining as Partners. The biannual conference will take place from 1 to 4 June 2021.
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2020
Wikborg Rein has assisted Hydro Energi Invest AS with the investment in Hydro Volt AS
Wikborg Rein has assisted Hydro Energi Invest AS with the investment in Hydro Volt AS. This collaboration contributes to the sustainable management of car batteries and circular economy. We are therefore very pleased to have assisted Hydro Energi Invest AS with this investment and taking part in this development.
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Shipping Offshore, Renewable energy
2019
Public consultation on offshore wind power in Norway
In July 2019, the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy (the “Ministry”) presented a proposal to open up certain areas offshore Norway for the development and construction of offshore wind farms. In this article we will provide an overview of certain characteristics of those areas as well as the proposed new regulations related to offshore renewable energy production.
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2019
New regulations to facilitate offshore wind in Norway on public hearing
On 2 July 2019 the Ministry of Petroleum and Energy for the first time presented a proposal to open certain areas offshore the coast of Norway for construction of wind farms.
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2019
Legal assistance – Renewable Energy and Infrastructure
Wikborg Rein offers full service support on legal issues arising in the renewable energy and power sectors and regularly advises on hydropower, wind power, electricity grid, district heating and other sustainable energy projects. We act for a broad range of clients in these sectors, including power companies, international investors, suppliers and contractors, lenders and other players within the power market.