Drafting and negotiating CO2 storage agreements presents several challenges due to the complex nature of this greenfield industry. Well-drafted CO2 storage agreements are crucial in ensuring successful carbon capture and storage (CCS) projects.

The Norwegian Ministry of Energy recently introduced new regulations requiring mature projects to be prioritised in the grid capacity queue.

The Norwegian Water Resources and Energy Directorate (NVE) has completed a strategic impact assessment of three of the 20 offshore areas identified as potential sites for offshore wind development in Norway. NVE recommends to increase capacity in the Vestavind F area, to open a new project area in Sørvest F, and to defer any developments in Vestavind B for the time being.

In the first edition of our newsletter, we will take a closer look at Norway's legal framework for nuclear power, and assess whether the regulations are suitable for the establishment of nuclear power in Norway.

Renewable Energy and Green Investments

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Nora is part of our energy team. She works with Norwegian and international companies within renewable energy, including hydropower, wind power, offshore wind, hydrogen, grid and new technologies. Nora advises on various types of power purchase and grid agreements, power markets, transactions and energy disputes.

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Nora works with Norwegian and international companies within renewable energy, including hydropower, wind power, offshore wind, hydrogen, grid and new technologies.