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Putting a price on hydrogen
As the hydrogen industry begins to grow from pilot to commercial-scale projects, developers are starting to look to project finance and government funding to help pay for the mega-projects required for full commercialisation of Australia's hydrogen industry. ...
What the offshore wind industry can learn from the offshore oil and gas sector
In this Insight, we explore how offshore wind developers can understand the Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021 (Cth) (the OEI Act) regulatory regime through looking at the approach already taken by the offshore oil and gas sector. We compare approaches to merits criteria, regulators and maritime law, and analyse what can be learned, and what questions remain for this emerging sector. ...
Allens advises Octopus Australia on launch of renewable energy funds
OASIS and OREO will co-invest into an Australian renewable energy portfolio, across wind, solar and storage projects. The investment platform will finance the entire renewable energy life cycle fro ...
More detail on the ESB's proposed capacity mechanism
With so much recent commentary on the perks and pitfalls of a capacity mechanism, this Insight takes a step back and unpacks what we know about the proposal and what it will look like for both generators and retailers in the future. ...
Allens advises Igneo Infrastructure Partners on the acquisition of Elliott Green Power Australia
Under the deal, Atmos Renewables has acquired EGP's portfolio of the Childers, Susan River and Nevertire solar farms with a combined capacity of 302 MW, generating approximately 500GWh of energy ...
Australian offshore wind gets going
The Offshore Electricity Infrastructure Act 2021 (OEI Act) commenced on 2 June 2022 and provides an important framework for introducing offshore wind generation to Australia's renewable sector. This Insight examines what we have learnt about the framework, key issues currently being explored and what we can expect to see in the coming months. ...
Financing the green hydrogen revolution – key bankability issues
Developers and financiers will need to take a long-term view on the market and navigate a myriad of bankability issues to secure external bank debt. In this Insight we explore some of these key challenges. ...
Transporting hydrogen via existing gas pipelines potentially a step closer
Since our last update on 18 October 2021, significant progress has been made in the ongoing review of the National Gas Regulatory Framework. The latest proposed amendments open the door for renewable generated gases to be transported and sold using existing pipeline infrastructure. ...
Allens advises Nexif's financiers to power up wind and gas generation portfolio
'This transaction represents an important and unique contribution to Australia's energy transition landscape. Not only is the transaction a further development of the broader trend of sponsors ...
The next frontier: challenges and developments in the transport of hydrogen in bulk
Hydrogen export presents a significant opportunity for Australia. However, there are challenges associated with bulk hydrogen transport that need to be overcome before the industry can take off. This Insight provides an update on some recent developments in transporting hydrogen by sea, and the work being done on the rules around road transport of hydrogen in bulk. ...