The UK electricity grid queue has become one of the most consequential bottlenecks for data centre development, with contracted demand now exceeding 125 GW against a national peak of 45 GW. Ofgem’s updated Demand Connections Reform strategy introduces new rules on who can connect, how fast, and on what terms.
Continue Reading The New Race for Power: What Ofgem’s Grid Reform Means for Data Centre Development in Great Britain
The EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation takes effect Aug. 12, 2026, establishing a uniform framework covering recyclability, labeling, and extended producer responsibility for all companies placing packaging on the EU market, including non-EU businesses.
Continue Reading Countdown to the New EU Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation: Compliance Considerations
On this Earth Day, Greenberg Traurig’s Environmental Practice remains committed to helping clients navigate the complex and evolving landscape of environmental, energy, and natural resources law. This blog post provides a digest of some of the firm’s presentations, events, articles, and other thought leadership on environmental topics.
In this episode of Greenberg Traurig’s E2 Energy Law Podcast Energy Horizon series, host Nikki Wise is joined by colleague Bill Garner, co-chair of the firm’s global Energy Practice
Continue Reading E2 Law Podcast: Episode 22 | Natural Hydrogen in Europe: From Geologic Curiosity to Energy Frontier
In December 2024, the European Union adopted the Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation (EU) 2025/40 (PPWR), which replaces the former Packaging Directive (94/62/EC). The regulation took effect 11 February 2025 and will apply after an 18-month transition period, beginning 12 August 2026.
Several Greenberg Traurig, LLP offices are celebrating Earth Month and Earth Day by participating in events around the world.
Continue Reading Greenberg Traurig Celebrates Earth Day
The UK is transforming its grid connection system to address a backlog of over 739 GW of projects, aiming to streamline access and reduce delays.
Continue Reading UK Grid Connection Reforms: Breaking the Bottleneck
On 12 November 2024, the Court of Appeal in The Hague handed down its ruling in the appeal proceedings between Shell plc and Milieudefensie, a non-governmental organization. Shell appealed a
Continue Reading Shell Wins Appeal in Dutch Climate Ruling
On Nov. 10, 2023, the European Commission authorized a State aid scheme presented by Italy, earmarking EUR 1.7 billion to bolster agrivoltaic plants.
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Continue Reading Cultivating Sustainability: European Commission Greenlights Italy’s EUR 1.7 Billion Agrivoltaic Initiative
Please join members of Greenberg Traurig’s Energy & Natural Resources Practice, along with CEO of Storengy Catherine Gras, for a webinar titled “Navigating the Hydrogen Horizon: Regulatory Update.”
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Continue Reading Sept. 26 WEBINAR | Navigating the Hydrogen Horizon: Regulatory Update