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In this program, we explored the intricacies of developing government-funded projects, with a focus on the Texas Energy Fund (TEF) loan program.

On August 30, 2024, the Department of Treasury (the “Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”) issued proposed regulations (the “Proposed Regulations”) providing additional guidance to taxpayers on the “Low-Income Communities Bonus” (“LICB”) available under section 48E(h) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

In this article, published by PFI and written in conjunction with etasca, Alan Alexander, Lauren Davies, Andrew Nealon and Louis Molloy discuss the challenges and potential solutions for scaling Power-to-X (P2X) technologies to meet global net-zero targets. P2X involves converting renewable energy into low-carbon products like hydrogen, e-methanol, and sustainable aviation fuel (SAF).

Construction constantly becomes more complex, in engineering and organisation and legal aspects. In this article for Construction Law, Lawrence Winsor says project financing is increasing in complexity as well. Some simple tactics can help avoid pitfalls and disputes.

In this edition of V&E+, Vinson & Elkins Partners Caitlin Turner and Lucy Jenkins sit down for a conversation on the firm’s thriving Finance practice, the market trends they’re watching, and the career principles they live by.

In this article, published by Global Hydrogen Review, Lauren Davies, Andrew Nealon, Alistair Wishart and Garrett Finch examine some of the key challenges associated with using a ‘traditional’ project finance model in the development of low-carbon hydrogen projects and will also consider some potential solutions.

Partners Alan Alexander, Lauren Collins, Michael Joyce, Jorge Medina and Sean Moran and associate Hoo Ray delivered a webinar titled "RNG Tax Credits 101 and Credit Market Update".

On November 17, 2023, the Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (the “Service”) issued proposed regulations [REG-132569-17] regarding the definition of “energy property” and related rules applicable to the energy credit (the “Proposed Regulations”) available under section 48 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).

In an article published by Global Mining Review, Nabil Khodadad, Jonathan Roberts, and Ciara Ros discuss how to mitigate political risks in critical minerals projects.

Green technologies are at the heart of the energy transition – they facilitate power generation and innovations that bring us closer to net-zero carbon emissions. The successful development of green technologies depends on critical minerals.

Climate Week is about to kick off in New York, so Lauren Collins and Michael Joyce, both partners at the law firm of Vinson & Elkins, join the show to talk about what to expect from Climate Week, what kinds of news and announcements they will be keeping an eye on and how the overall conversation about Climate Week — and climate coverage in general — has evolved over the years.

As the world transitions to a decarbonised energy system, hydrogen has become a clear front-runner as a potential transition and post-carbon fuel source.