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Australian and Dutch courts find climate-related duties of care in Sharma and Shell
Two groundbreaking climate change-related court decisions in Australia and the Netherlands have shed light on the scope for claims based on duties to individuals to affect the emissions trajectorie ...
Federal Budget 2021-22: 'Below baseline' crediting scheme to go ahead
The Federal Government has earmarked $280 million in its Budget 2021 for the roll-out of a 'below baseline' crediting scheme, which was a key recommendation of an expert review led by Grant King (King Review). Here we briefly considers what this means for large emitters. ...
Changes in PNG's energy laws
On 21 April 2021, the PNG Parliament passed the National Energy Authority Act 2020 and the Electricity Industry (Amendment) Act 2020. In this Insight we examine the changes made and assess their likely impact on the energy industry. ...
The new 'fit-for-purpose' electricity system – four critical reforms
The uptake of small and large-scale renewable energy, and the growth of demand-side technologies, has necessitated a new, fit-for-purpose electricity system that can recognise and respond to the changing energy landscape. In this insight, we discuss the key changes from the ESB. ...
Transitioning towards a renewable future
Achieving the target of net zero remains at the forefront for the energy industry. As we increase investment in renewables and look for ways to improve efficiencies, new challenges emerge. Helpfully, there are a range of mitigation and management strategies that can be put in place to reduce risk and smooth the transition. In this Insight we outline some of those practical steps, including ones specifically geared towards managing or avoiding potential disputes during the development stages of a project. ...
Will negative price risk increase following changes to dispatch obligations under the National Electricity Rules?
Semi-scheduled generators, such as wind and solar farms, will face increased exposure to negative price risk following a new rule made by the Australian Energy Market Commission (AEMC). ...
Allens advises ACCIONA on 923MW MacIntyre Wind Farm partnership
Allens has advised the energy division of ACCIONA on its agreement with Ark Energy Corporation, a new subsidiary of Korea Zinc Company, in relation to the 923MW MacIntyre Wind Farm development project in Queensland. ...