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Allens advises Spark Renewables on successful bid for South West REZ access right
The Dinawan Energy Hub was awarded 1,007MW of access rights by EnergyCo through a competitive tender process, which includes access rights for 707MW of wind, 300MW of solar and a 300MW / 1,200MWh ...
How to mitigate construction risks and avoid disputes in pumped hydro projects
The sheer scale and duration of pumped hydro energy storage projects leave them vulnerable to inflationary pressures, material shortages and labour constraints, especially in the current global climate. ...
PNG resources sector: broad reforms establish new petroleum regulator and levy
The Papua New Guinea Parliament recently passed the National Petroleum Authority Act 2025 and the Oil and Gas (Amendment) Act 2025, establishing the National Petroleum Authority as the new regulator for the petroleum sector. ...
Australia's energy transition: a complex regulatory road to nuclear power
With the country’s coal-fired power fleet rapidly ageing, nuclear power has been suggested as a possible provider of low-emissions, reliable power to support the energy transition. This raises t ...
Energy transition panel: the implications of US policy changes on Australia
Partner and Head of Energy Kate Axup participated in a panel discussion at The Australian Financial Review Business Summit in March, joining industry leaders to explore the topic 'Energy Transition: t ...
Allens advises ACEN Australia on major renewable energy portfolio financing
The financing establishes a platform to support the continued development of ACEN Australia's pipeline of renewable energy assets across the country, including approximately 8 GW of solar, wind, ...
Five regulatory reforms shaping the energy transition
Reforming the regulatory framework that underpins our electricity system is a key aspect of Australia's energy transition, but the scale and pace of change can seem overwhelming. ...
Allens advises on pathfinder energy transition project financing
The first-of-its-kind project, which reached financial close last week, will deliver at least 4.5 gigawatts of new network capacity by 2028, which could represent around 25-30% of NSW's total ...
How pumped hydro can be a viable large-scale energy asset for private investors
Interest in pumped hydro energy storage (PHES) continues to grow as the need for affordable, long-term, firm and weather-independent dispatchable electricity becomes increasingly critical to Australia's energy transition. However, its high upfront capital costs and complex planning, procurement. ...