Oil and Gas – Global Power Law & Policy

U.S. Army Corps Proposes Two New Nationwide Permits for Utility Lines and Revises Additional Nationwide Permits Impacting Utility-Scale Wind and Solar Infrastructure

Aug 25 2020

Authors: Ankur K. Tohan, Robert M. Smith, and Natalie J. Reid

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) has proposed revisions to its Nationwide Permits (NWPs) that will significantly change to how utility lines will be treated under the NWP program. Currently, only one NWP exists to address the construction of all utility lines: NWP 12. The USACE proposes to add two new utility line permits: NWP C: Electric Utility Line and Telecommunications Activities and NWP D: Utility Line Activities for Water and Other Substances. The USACE further intends to limit existing NWP 12 to only oil and natural gas activities. Finally, the USACE has proposed to further reduce the regulatory obstacles faced by wind and solar project developers by modifying additional NWPs.

The key changes relevant to wind and solar developments are the creation of NWP C, the elimination of many Pre-Construction Notification requirements, and the removal of the 300 linear foot limit for losses to stream bed in NWP 51. To read the full alert CLICK HERE.

Treasury Issues Carbon Capture Credit Proposed Regulations

May 28 2020

Author: Elizabeth C. Crouse

Treasury is having a busy week! This afternoon, the U.S. Department of Treasury released proposed regulations under Code Section 45Q. Code Section 45Q provides for a U.S. federal income tax credit of 10% or 20% for carbon oxide sequestration and disposal in secure geologic storage, used as a tertiary injectant in a qualified enhanced oil or natural gas recovery project and then disposed of in secure geologic storage, or utilized algal or bacterial disposition, chemical conversion processes, or other methods, as provided in regulations.

The Energizer – Volume 62

Mar 12 2020

By: Buck B. Endemann, Daniel S. Cohen, Molly K. Barker, Olivia B. Mora, Abraham F. Johns, Natalie J. Reid, Matthew P. Clark

A biweekly update on blockchain technology applications, distributed energy resources, and other innovative technologies in the energy sector.

There is a lot of buzz around blockchain technology, distributed energy resources (“DERs”), microgrids, and other technological innovations in the energy industry. As these innovations develop, energy markets will undergo substantial changes to which consumer and industry participants alike will need to adapt and leverage. Every other week, K&L Gates’ The Energizer will highlight emerging issues or stories relating to the use of blockchain technology, DERs, and other innovations driving the energy industry forward. To subscribe to The Energizer newsletter, please click here.

IN THIS ISSUE:

Researchers Create Nanowire Device That Can Generate Electricity “Out of Thin Air”
Shell’s Offshore Wind Farm Wades into Deep Waters for the World’s Largest Green Hydrogen Project
EWF Completes Joint Test of Renewables Blockchain Market in Japan
University of British Columbia Engineers Combine Microgrids and Low-Power Systems to Reduce Blackouts
Think Tank Envisions Artificial Intelligence Solutions to Combat Climate Change

To view more information on these topics in Volume 62 of The Energizer, click here.

The Energizer – Volume 61

Feb 21 2020

By: Buck B. Endemann, Daniel S. Cohen, Molly K.D. Barker, Olivia B. Mora, Abraham F. Johns, Natalie J. Reid, Matthew P. Clark

A biweekly update on blockchain technology applications, distributed energy resources, and other innovative technologies in the energy sector.

IN THIS ISSUE:

Local Swiss Blockchain-Based Electricity Market Pilot
Virginia General Assembly and Senate Pass Similar Versions of the “Virginia Clean Economy Act”
Certain Attorneys General File Amicus Brief in National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners v. FERC
British Petroleum Sets Carbon Neutral Emissions Goals

To view more information on these topics in Volume 61 of The Energizer, CLICK HERE.

The Energizer – Volume 60

Feb 06 2020

By: Buck B. Endemann, Daniel S. Cohen, Olivia B. Mora, Abraham F. Johns, Natalie J. Reid, Matthew P. Clark

A biweekly update on blockchain technology applications, distributed energy resources, and other innovative technologies in the energy sector.

IN THIS ISSUE:

NYPA Partners with Zinc8 for a Zinc-Air Energy Storage Demonstration Project
Power Ledger and M-RETS to Launch U.S.-based RECs Market
California Finalizes Plan to Provide Energy Storage Solutions to Vulnerable Populations at Risk of Wildfires
Tennessee Valley Authority’s Green Invest Program Provides Renewable Alternatives for Consumers

To view more information on these topics in Volume 60 of The Energizer, click here.

The Energizer – Volume 58

Jan 09 2020

By: Buck B. Endemann, Daniel S. Cohen, Olivia B. Mora, Abraham F. Johns, Natalie J. Reid, Matthew P. Clark

A biweekly update on blockchain technology applications, distributed energy resources, and other innovative technologies in the energy sector.

For a quick read on the technical basics of blockchain that every energy lawyer should know, see Daniel S. Cohen’s article in Business Law Today, please click here.

IN THIS ISSUE:

New Jersey Poised to Increase Incentives for Electric Vehicles
OOC Oil & Gas Blockchain Consortium Tests Authorization for Expenditure Balloting System
Monash University Reports Breakthrough in the Production of Lithium-Sulfur Batteries
California Public Utility Commission Issues Proposal to Incentivize Energy Storage

To view more information on these topics in Volume 58 of The Energizer, click here.

K&L Gates Blockchain Energizer – Volume 19

Dec 14 2017

By Molly Suda, Buck B. Endemann, and Ben Tejblum

There is a lot of buzz around blockchain technology and its potential to revolutionize a wide range of industries from finance and health care to real estate and supply chain management. Reports estimate that over $1.4 billion was invested in blockchain startups in 2016 alone, and many institutions and companies are forming partnerships to explore how blockchain ledgers and smart contracts can be deployed to manage and share data, create transactional efficiencies, and reduce costs.

While virtual currencies and blockchain technology in the financial services industry have been the subject of significant debate and discussion, blockchain applications that could transform the energy industry have received comparatively less attention. Every other week, K&L Gates Blockchain Energizer will highlight emerging issues or stories relating to the use of blockchain technology in the energy space. To subscribe to the Blockchain Energizer newsletter, please click here.

IN THIS ISSUE

Blockchain-Powered Retail Loyalty Program to Incentivize “Eco-Friendly” Behavior
Blockchain Technology Being Deployed to Optimize the Oil and Gas Industry
P2P Energy Trading Comes to South Korea

To view more information on theses topics in Volume 19 of the Blockchain Energizer, click here.

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