Recent developments in the French hydrogen sector: the draft hydrogen ordinance

12 February, 2021
A French version of this article is available here. France set out in its 2020 hydrogen strategy ambitious goals of becoming a world-leader in the hydrogen sector. One important tool in furthering this strategy is the development of a clear regulatory scheme tailored to the H2 ecosystem. Recently, the Government published a draft hydrogen ordonnance … Read more

HSF advises Aquind on successful appeal of ACER decision before EGC

23 November, 2020
HSF has advised Aquind (developer of the Aquind electricity interconnector) on its successful appeal before the General Court of ACER’s decision to reject an application for exemption pursuant to Article 17 of Regulation (EC) No 714/2009 (the “Electricity Regulation”). In particular, the General Court found that ACER’s Board of Appeal had (i) incorrectly limited its … Read more

With its multiple facets, the legal side of decarbonisation may not be highly visible, but it is strategically important – starting now

15 July, 2020
The challenges of climate change seem to be taking a back seat to economic stimulus. However the process of decarbonising the economy should begin to pick up steam given the ecological origins of the health crisis, the call from 12 countries (including France) to make the Green Deal “a roadmap to responding to the economic crisis”, and the publication on 23 April 2020 of the decree adopting France’s low carbon strategy for achieving carbon neutrality in 2050. Read more