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France Adopts New Fast-Track Environmental Litigation Regime for Strategic Projects
On 21 April 2026, France adopted Decree No. 2026-302 on the simplification of environmental litigation procedures and the acceleration of certain projects (the Decree), published in the Official Journal on 22 April 2026. The Decree marks a further step in the French government’s strategy to shorten development timelines for projects considered critical to the country’s economic sovereignty, reindustrialization agenda and energy transition.
France Adopts New Fast-Track Environmental Litigation Regime for Strategic Projects
On 21 April 2026, France adopted Decree No. 2026-302 on the simplification of environmental litigation procedures and the acceleration of certain projects (the Decree), published in the Official Journal on 22 April 2026. The Decree marks a further step in the French government’s strategy to shorten development timelines for projects considered critical to the country’s economic sovereignty, reindustrialization agenda and energy transition.
Bracewell Explains – Inside PPE 3: How France Is Rebalancing Its Energy Mix (Video)
Anne Lapierre’s articles from Bracewell are most popular: within Energy and Natural Resources topic(s) Bracewell are most popular: within Real Estate and Construction and Transport topic(s) France’s third Multiannual Energy Programme (PPE 3) marks a turning point in the country’s energy transition. Setting the course through 2035, PPE 3 lays out an ambitious strategy to cut fossil fuel dependence, accelerate electrification and strengthen France’s long‑term energy sovereignty.
France Multiannual Energy Plan No. 3: Third Programmation Pluriannuelle De L'énergie - PPE 3
Anne Lapierre’s articles from Bracewell are most popular: within Energy and Natural Resources topic(s) in European Union in European Union in European Union in European Union Bracewell are most popular: within Real Estate and Construction topic(s) After years of expectation, the French authorities have finally delivered. The long-awaited third Multiannual Energy Programme (PPE 3) is officially underway, setting out France's energy policy framework for the few years to come.
France Multiannual Energy Plan No. 3- Third Programmation pluriannuelle de l’énergie – PPE 3
After years of expectation, the French authorities have finally delivered. The long-awaited third Multiannual Energy Programme (PPE 3) is officially underway, setting out France’s energy policy framework for the few years to come.
France's Nuclear Gamble: Status, Challenges And The Road Ahead
Read a French language version of this article. France is doubling down on nuclear energy. Once a symbol of national pride and now the backbone of its decarbonized electricity mix, nuclear power is experiencing a full-fledged renaissance in France. After years of hesitation, political consensus has crystalized around a clear ambition: to make nuclear energy the cornerstone of both climate neutrality and energy sovereignty.
France’s Nuclear Gamble: Status, Challenges and the Road Ahead | JD Supra
This article was co-authored with Bracewell trainees Tala Fawaz and Gwénolé Noyalet. Read a French language version of this article. France is doubling down on nuclear energy. Once a symbol of national pride and now the backbone of its decarbonized electricity mix, nuclear power is experiencing a full-fledged renaissance in France.
France’s Nuclear Gamble: Status, Challenges and the Road Ahead
France is doubling down on nuclear energy. Once a symbol of national pride and now the backbone of its decarbonized electricity mix, nuclear power is experiencing a full-fledged renaissance in France. After years of hesitation, political consensus has crystalized around a clear ambition: to make nuclear energy the cornerstone of both climate neutrality and energy sovereignty.
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: How To Navigate A Complex Mechanism
B Bracewell More infrastructure, finance and technology industries throughout the world. Our industry focus results in comprehensive state-of-the-art knowledge of the commercial, legal and governmental challenges faced by our clients and enables us to provide innovative solutions to facilitate transactions and resolve disputes.
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism: How to Navigate a Complex Mechanism | JD Supra
Read a French language version of this update. This note is dedicated to importers and producers of specific goods from countries outside the European Union, who will be subject to carbon pricing equivalent to that applied to European manufacturers of the same goods, without using third-country goods.
France Launches Long-Awaited Procedure To Support The Production Of Renewable Or Low-Carbon Hydrogen
B Bracewell More infrastructure, finance and technology industries throughout the world. Our industry focus results in comprehensive state-of-the-art knowledge of the commercial, legal and governmental challenges faced by our clients and enables us to provide innovative solutions to facilitate transactions and resolve disputes.
France Launches Long-Awaited Procedure to Support the Production of Renewable or Low-Carbon Hydrogen
Legal and Regulatory Framework Just before Christmas, France took another major step forward in its decarbonization strategy with the launch of the competitive bidding procedure designed to award financial support for the production of renewable[1] or low-carbon[2] hydrogen (H2) by water electrolysis. This support mechanism falls within the legal framework defined by Ordinance no. 2021-167 of February 17, 2021, codified in a dedicated chapter of the Energy Code.[3] Articles L.812-1 et seq.
Security Over EU ETS Allowances: A French Legal Perspective
As the European Union doubles down on its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions,1 EU Emission Trading System (EU ETS) allowances have become not only an environmental tool but also a valuable financial asset. While in 2017, the price of a carbon credit (one ton of CO₂) was around €5–7, by the end of 2020, prices had increased to around €30–€35 per ton. They continued increasing dramatically in 2021, reaching over €60 per ton and finally €90 in 2022 and currently remain on the high side.
Security Over EU ETS Allowances: A French Legal Perspective | JD Supra
As the European Union doubles down on its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions,[1] EU Emission Trading System (EU ETS) allowances have become not only an environmental tool but also a valuable financial asset. While in 2017, the price of a carbon credit (one ton of CO₂) was around €5–7, by the end of 2020, prices had increased to around €30–€35 per ton.
Security Over EU ETS Allowances: A French Legal Perspective
As the European Union doubles down on its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions,[1] EU Emission Trading System (EU ETS) allowances have become not only an environmental tool but also a valuable financial asset. While in 2017, the price of a carbon credit (one ton of CO₂) was around €5–7, by the end of 2020, prices had increased to around €30–€35 per ton.
Security Over EU ETS Allowances: A French Legal Perspective
As the European Union doubles down on its commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions,[1] EU Emission Trading System (EU ETS) allowances have become not only an environmental tool but also a valuable financial asset. While in 2017, the price of a carbon credit (one ton of CO₂) was around €5–7, by the end of 2020, prices had increased to around €30–€35 per ton.
The European Commission Has Released Its Wind Power Action Plan
The European Commission (EC) has just published a European Wind Power package including a Wind Power Action Plan, which aims at helping the European wind industry navigate the current challenging context (i.a. covid recovery, Russia's invasion of Ukraine, problems of access to raw materials).
Inside COP27: Latest Insights And News From Egypt
COP27, the 27th Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), is taking place in Sharm El-Sheikh, Egypt between 7-18 November, 2022. The talks occur at a time of unprecedented turmoil in the global economy, which has disrupted energy and food supply chains, and as extreme weather events take an increasingly heavy toll on nations, as well as on nature.
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