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    14/04/2025
    England and Wales

    Opportunities and Challenges in the UK's Hydrogen Market: Key Takeaways from the OEUK Hydrogen Insight 2025

    Introduction Offshore Energies UK (“OEUK”) has published its first Hydrogen Insight 2025 Report (the “Report”) on the opportunities and challenges in the UK’s emerging hydrogen market.  We summarise the key takeaways from the Report below to assist key stakeholders within the hydrogen sector in the UK (or those looking to invest in the UK) in navigating this evolving landscape.The Role of Hydrogen in Achieving Net ZeroHydrogen is poised to play a crucial role in the UK's (and many other countries’) journeys towards net zero emissions by 2050 (see the...
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    11/02/2025
    Ukraine

    Ukraine restores mandatory greenhouse gas emissions reporting

    On 8 January 2025, the Ukrainian parliament adopted a Law of Ukraine No.4187-IX «On Amendments to Certain Legislative Acts of Ukraine on the Restoration of MRV of GHG Emissions» (Law No. 4187) that aims to put again in force the mandatary registration and reporting requirements in the field of Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions established by the Law of Ukraine No.377-IX «On Principles of MRV of GHG emissions» dated 12 December 2019 (Law No. 377).BackgroundBack in January 2021, Ukraine introduced a System of Monitoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV) of GHG emissions, an important...
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    01/10/2024
    United Kingdom

    Establishing the National Energy System Operator

    Introduction and background As of today, 1 October 2024 (“NESO Commencement Day”), Great Britain’s (“GB’s”) electricity and gas system will be planned and operated by a newly designated independent, publicly owned organisation – the National Energy System Operator Limited (“NESO”) – as part of the strategic approach to enable the Government’s target of a zero-carbon energy system by 2030.Pursuant to a decision notice (the “NESO/ELEXON Decision Notice”) issued by the Secretary of State (“SoS”) for the...
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    01/08/2024
    Ukraine

    Ukraine approves new National Energy and Climate Plan

    On 25 June 2024 the Cabinet of Ministers of Ukraine approved the National Energy and Climate Plan (NEC Plan) for the period up to 2030 as part of Ukraine's effort to achieve EU climate neutrality targets through a national energy climate plan that combines EU initiatives and national policies that reduce greenhouse gas emissions and develop the renewable energy sector.The NEC Plan, a strategic document aimed at harmonising Ukraine's energy and climate policies to ensure sustainable development and economic recovery, was developed as part of Ukraine's obligations within the framework of the Treaty...
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    24/04/2024
    Bulgaria

    Bulgaria considers introducing Contracts for Difference

    Currently, Bulgaria is among a small number of EU member states that lacks the concept of contracts for difference (CfD). So far, the country had a feed in tariff as a mechanism to subsidise renewable energy producers who meet legislative requirements. Given that feed in tariffs are an outdated tool, contracts for guarantees were introduced.  Having in mind, the current realities of the renewable energy market, including anticipated offshore renewable energy projects, Bulgarian lawmakers came to the conclusion that the country needs CfDs to:Secure the viability of a project;Monitor the...
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    03/04/2024
    Ukraine

    Register of Damage for Ukraine is open for claims submission

    On 2 April 2024, the Register of Damage for Ukraine opened the claims submission process for compensation for damage, loss or injury caused by Russian aggression against Ukraine. The launch took place as part of the Ministerial Conference "Restoring Justice for Ukraine" co-hosted by the Netherlands, Ukraine and the European Commission at the World Forum in The Hague.As a reminder, the official website of the Register of Damage for Ukraine was launched on 4 March 2024. The website contains the following:documents governing the work of the Register;answers to frequently asked questions on the Register’s...
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