Energy Law

The European Commission has issued its inaugural progress report on the EU CO₂ injection capacity target set under Regulation (EU) 2024/1735, the Net-Zero Industry Act (NZIA)......

DESNZ, the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, has issued a reply to its consultation on a policy framework aimed at expanding market for low-carbon industrial goods......

The Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) has released an assessment of the Combined Heat and Power Quality Assurance (CHPQA) programme, evaluating its advantages, effects on operators’ investment choices, decarbonisation pathways, and stakeholder insights......

For comprehensive commentary on the regulation, consenting and incentivisation of the net zero energy transition under the law of England and Wales, see also: Collinson and Hockman on Energy Law: Regulating, Consenting and Incentivising the Energy Transition. That textbook offers detailed treatment of topics addressed in this Practice Note. To establish any new connection—whether serving a generator, a dwelling, an office or an entire development—fresh network infrastructure must be constructed. Because network operators recover installation capital over a prolonged period (by levying suppliers for network use), a primary concern is the security of the network asset—that is, the right for it to be installed in, and remain within, the land. This typically combines statutory powers granted to licensed electricity distribution and transmission network operators with private rights, such as long leases and easements. What are street-opening powers? Section 10 and Schedule 4 of the...

An Introduction to Oil & Gas Sales and Trading States grant businesses the right to search for and extract hydrocarbons (crude oil and natural gas) within a specified area under a concession. Those holding the concession commonly set out their mutual duties and rights for activities under that concession by agreeing a joint operating agreement (JOA). Where exploration, appraisal, development and production succeed, crude oil and natural gas are brought to the surface. For further detail on JOAs and concession arrangements, see Practice Notes: The purpose and the principles of the joint operating agreement and Understanding upstream petroleum agreements—concessions, production sharing contracts and service contracts. For more on the AIEN (formerly known as the AIPN) Joint Operating Agreement, consult the textbook: The AIPN Joint Operating Agreement: A Practical Guide. Physical v Non-physical (or Virtual) Sales and Trading A JOA will usually expressly exclude the...

This Energy consultations tracking tool sets out the latest position and updates on significant consultations run by government departments, regulators and other organisations concerning energy law and policy in England and Wales from 1 January 2026. The tracker is divided into the following jurisdictions and sections: open consultations closed consultations For details of earlier consultation trackers, see: Energy consultations tracker 2025 Energy consultations tracker 2024 Energy consultations tracker 2023 [Archived] Energy consultations tracker 2022 [Archived] Energy consultations tracker 2021 [Archived] Energy consultations tracker 2020 [Archived] Energy consultations tracker 2019 [Archived] Energy consultations tracker 2018 [Archived] Energy consultations tracker 2017 [Archived] Energy consultations tracker 2016 [Archived] For the latest position and updates on key consultations led by EU institutions and regulators concerning EU energy law and policy from 1 January 2026, see Practice Note: EU energy cases tracker 2026. England and Wales Open consultations Entries are arranged chronologically by the closing date to which they relate. The forthcoming...

ARCHIVED This Precedent is archived and is not maintained. The training pack comprises template PowerPoint slides that may serve as the basis for one or more training seminars introducing retained EU law. It is anticipated that those providing training will use the slides as a helpful starting point for their presentation(s), tailoring, adapting and amending them as appropriate to reflect their particular area of practice. The materials are customisable. Click the link below to download the presentation. Contents These training materials cover the following: What constitutes retained EU law? How is retained EU law described? What do the pertinent provisions state?... ...

Precedent clause This Precedent clause applies to a supply contract mandating the supplier/contractor to secure energy from renewable sources......

An e-signature, or a signed signature page transmitted by email, shall carry the same effect as an original signature page executed in wet ink. Execution of this Agreement by email, or through any other electronic method, shall be regarded as valid execution by the parties and shall constitute effective execution of this Agreement. The parties may rely on such electronic signatures in lieu of wet-ink signature page(s) of this Agreement for any and all purposes... ...

This Q&A proceeds on the basis that: the question relates to a business-to-business transaction the question relates to a contract drafted and negotiated in the conventional manner and is not an e-commerce transaction entered into between the parties via website terms and conditions the question relates to the execution of a simple contract the question relates to the law of England and Wales Contract formation General contract law principles apply to agreements formed virtually......

Background A statutory declaration is a solemn, formal affirmation of fact made other than for judicial proceedings. In practical application, the making of a statutory declaration is a recognised means of proving or evidencing matters of fact, and it is employed in non‑litigious proceedings, where, for those purposes, it fulfils the same role as affidavits do in litigious proceedings. Making a declaration We have been unable to identify any authority suggesting that statute sets restrictions on the person who may make a declaration......

While an amendment agreement aims to vary an existing contract, it stands as a separate contract in its own capacity. Consequently, identical principles of drafting and contractual interpretation govern the amendment agreement on its own terms alone......