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The energy transition is one of the greatest industrial challenges of the 21st century.

To achieve net-zero emission targets, massive structural changes are needed across the global energy value chain. Success requires considerable technological advancement, unprecedented levels of private and public sector investment, and buy-in from the global population.

The transition presents a plethora of opportunities and challenges for all businesses, including those at the core of the energy sector, suppliers and funders, and energy intensive industries such as automotive, aviation and heating sectors.

Freshfields’ energy transition work ranges from project licensing, development and financing to complex corporate transactions, multi-jurisdictional regulatory processes, strategic logistical and commercial planning and negotiation, and some of the world’s highest-profile energy disputes.

From managing legacy assets and risk, to the development of new projects, technologies and investment strategies, Freshfields offers comprehensive support as clients navigate these critical changes. With experience across sectors, practices and jurisdictions, we provide strategic legal advice to support the world’s leading companies and investors.

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SSE and EquinorAdvising SSE and Equinor in relation to their proposed Keadby 3 and Peterhead Carbon Capture Utilisation and Storage (CCUS) projects.

Our advice included consultation with the Department for Business, Energy & Industrial Strategy (BEIS) in relation to the proposed form of Dispatchable Power Agreement.

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