Week of September 28
The environmental and energy world finished September much the same way it spent most of 2026: debating how to balance environmental protection and economic growth. This week’s stories spanned climate litigation, PFAS regulation, electric grid modernization,
Overview
On 1 October 2026, the UK government announced a significant new package of 31 sanctions against Russia. The package comprises 23 new designations of individuals and entities and eight ship specifications, representing a further intensification of the UK’s economic
On September 8, 2026, U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Colombian Foreign Minister Omar Bula signed two bilateral arrangements aimed at strengthening cooperation in the areas of critical minerals and civil nuclear energy. The two memoranda of understanding, referred
Recent directives create uncertainty for data center projects seeking ERCOT interconnection or requiring TCEQ permits.
By Nikki Buffa, Joshua W. Marnitz, Jeremiah Davis, and Nathaniel L. Glynn
In response to unprecedented growth in data center development and
On September 30, 2026, a bipartisan group of senators introduced the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act of 2026, a …
Germany is introducing nationwide requirements for solar installations on buildings, with the first obligations taking effect on January 1, 2027. The new rules form part of Germany’s recently adopted Building Modernization Act (Gebäudemodernisierungsgesetz, “GModG”) and implement requirements under
On 13 May 2026, it was announced that a Nuclear Regulation Bill would be introduced for discussion in the next …
The Italian government is claiming a victory at the pump. Eni, the country’s largest oil company, has announced a 30-day cap on retail fuel prices. Italy’s second-largest fuel retailer, IP, controlled by the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan Republic (Socar),
As demand for AI, cloud computing, and digital infrastructure continues to accelerate, data center projects face increasingly complex and shifting legal, commercial, and policy considerations. This multidisciplinary webinar will provide a practical introduction and overview of the key issues shaping
Thailand: Our March 2026 article introduced Thailand’s shift away from a single-buyer electricity model toward Direct Power Purchase Agreements (DPPA) facilitated through Third Party Access (TPA). Our August update tracked the pilot’s progress through its first implementation milestones. This piece
