Energy resources for construction lawyers

This subtopic aims to bring together a selection of energy-related content that may be of assistance to construction lawyers working on an energy project.

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Practice Note: Construction horizon scanner tracks upcoming developments relevant to energy projects
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Practice Note: Introduction to UK energy projects for construction lawyers provides background on how the construction of projects in the energy market operate, including which procurement routes are used and how energy projects are funded. It focuses on how construction is typically procured for renewables projects such as wind farms, solar projects and fuelled renewables like biomass
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Practice Note: Nuclear sector projects considers projects in the nuclear sector—it looks at both decommissioning projects and new build projects. The Practice Note examines the regulation of this sector and at the procurement routes and typical structures of projects in the nuclear sector. It also looks at the funding/financing structure of nuclear sector projects, the documents involved (core contract, warranties, direct agreements, etc) and key considerations/issues in the tendering, negotiation and pricing of projects in this sector
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Practice Note: Waste to energy infrastructure projects—an introduction introduces waste to energy

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Latest Energy News

Ofgem consults on minded-to decision to approve Grid Code 0117 Modification

Ofgem has launched a consultation on its minded-to decision to approve the original proposal presented in the Grid Code 0117 Final Modification Report. The proposal seeks to improve transparency and consistency of access arrangements for power station connections across Great Britain by establishing a common set of requirements. Raised by Scottish and Southern Energy Generation Ltd in June 2018, the proposal suggests reducing the current three power station thresholds (small, medium, and large) to two, defining large power stations as those with a registered capacity of 10MW and above, and small power stations as those below 10MW. The consultation invites stakeholder feedback on the proposal’s implementation, benefits, and potential impacts before a final decision is made. The consultation closes on 11 April 2025, with a decision expected on 9 May 2025.

Ofgem launches Tender Round 12 for Sofia Offshore Wind Farm transmission licence

Ofgem has launched Tender Round 12 (TR12) to identify and select suitable bidders for the award of an offshore transmission licence. TR12 specifically concerns the Sofia Offshore Wind Farm project, which has met the necessary qualifying requirements and tender entry conditions under the Electricity (Competitive Tenders for Offshore Transmission Licences) Regulations 2015, SI 2015/1555. Alongside this, Ofgem has published several documents, including (1) guidance on the next steps for participating in TR12’s enhanced pre-qualification (EPQ) stage; (2) an EPQ document outlining the requirements bidders must meet to be invited to the invitation to tender stage for TR12; (3) version 2 of the generic Offshore Transmission Owner Licence and guidance for TR12; and (4) instructions for bidders participating in the TR12 tender process.

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Ofgem publishes guidance on Future Energy Pathways

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