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Vinson & Elkins is delighted to host its First Annual Energy Transition and Inflation Reduction Act Conference.

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.

Vinson & Elkins Partner Michael Joyce will moderate a panel discussion for The Association of International Energy Negotiators (AIEN) membership alongside others.

On March 29, 2024, the International Seabed Authority’s (“ISA”) Council concluded the first part of its 29^th Session continuing the negotiations and drafting of the Exploitation Rules, Regulations and Procedures (“RRPs”) for the deep seabed.

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.

In this article for ESG Investor, Chris Taufatofua, Afzaal Abidi, and Ellen Swarbrick* explain how technological innovation is helping identify alternatives to critical minerals that can accelerate the wider energy transition.

On March 5, 2024, the Department of the Treasury (“Treasury”) and the Internal Revenue Service (the “Service”) issued final regulations (the “Final Direct Pay Regulations”) regarding the direct pay election for certain tax credits available under section 6417 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”).

In this article published by Energy Intelligence, Louise Woods, Elena Guillet, and Nonku Zondo explore lessons from the IRA and opportunities for the UK to refine its critical minerals strategy.

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".

The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Critical Raw Materials Act (CRMA) are the clearest results of a race to reclaim control over critical raw materials following the global supply chain vulnerabilities exposed during the pandemic and exacerbated by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, as well as a growing frustration over China’s dominance of the global critical raw materials chain. America and the EU recognise that critical raw materials are the cornerstone for the electrification of society.