Pressure to reduce emissions has led to increased interest in minimising the impact of fossil fuels through Carbon Capture and Storage (CCS) technology. Our CSS specialists have in-depth knowledge of new technologies and a proven track record in carbon capture projects.
Our work in the sector has ranged from investments and mergers and acquisitions, to decommissioning and day-to-day compliance issues. We are one of only a few firms working on major carbon capture projects – we have been appointed to advise on two of the UK’s largest projects. We have also advised on gas storage and LNG projects.
Our experts have followed developments in the sector for years. We have also advised on both of the UK's CCS competitions and are actively involved in shaping emerging regulation.
Areas of focus
Our Carbon Capture and Storage expertise includes the following:
- UK and EU CCS funding competitions.
- International regulation such as the OSPAR and London Conventions.
- European community energy and environmental law.
- Energy Act 2008, Planning Act 2008, National CCS regulations and draft licenses and National Policy Statements.
- Planning, EIA and SEA.
- Property law and land assembly.
- UK national environmental regulation by the Environment Agency.
- UK national health and safety regulation by the HSE.
- Policy development and consenting new power projects.
- Construction.
- Project finance.
- Long term liability management.
- Alternative funding structure and linkage with the EU Emissions Trading Scheme and EU funding.