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Events
Vinson & Elkins Sponsoring and Speaking at Kayo’s 2026 Energy & Infrastructure Summit
Vinson & Elkins is a Silver Level Sponsor of the Kayo Women’s 2026 Energy & Infrastructure Summit, taking place June …
June 23, 2026
June 23, 2026 • 1-minute read
Client Alerts
Another Nail in the Coffin: SEC Proposes Total Rescission of Climate-Related Disclosure Rules
Following extensive foreshadowing, the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) proposed the total rescission of the Biden-era climate-related disclosure rules on …
June 1, 2026
June 1, 2026 • 3-minute read
Event Recaps
Capturing 45Q Tax Credits in Today’s Regulatory Landscape
On May 21, Jenny Speck and Hoo Ray provided a current state of play update on qualifying for, claiming, and monetizing Section 45Q carbon capture tax credits.
May 21, 2026
May 21, 2026 • 1-minute read
Client Alerts
Governance & Sustainability Roundup – May 5, 2026
Welcome to our Governance & Sustainability Roundup — Our regular briefing that gives a quick overview on what has recently …
May 5, 2026
May 5, 2026 • 7-minute read
Client Alerts
Governance & Sustainability Roundup – April 21, 2026
Welcome to our Governance & Sustainability Roundup — Our regular briefing that gives a quick overview on what has happened …
April 21, 2026
April 21, 2026 • 5-minute read
Articles
CARB Previews Proposed Regulations for Scope 3 Emissions Reporting
On March 23, 2026, the California Air Resources Board (“CARB”) held a public workshop to preview and take feedback on …
April 9, 2026
April 9, 2026 • 4-minute read
Client Alerts
Governance & Sustainability Roundup – March 30, 2026
Welcome to our Governance & Sustainability Roundup — Our regular briefing that gives a quick overview on what has happened recently in …
March 30, 2026
March 30, 2026 • 8-minute read
Deals & Cases
Vinson & Elkins represented Energy Vault, Inc. (“Energy Vault”), a global leader in sustainable grid-scale energy storage and AI compute …
September 25, 2026
September 25, 2026 • 1-minute read
Deals & Cases
Vinson & Elkins Advises Fervo Energy Company on $462 Million Series E Financing
Vinson & Elkins represented Fervo Energy Company (“Fervo”) in its $462 million Series E financing. Fervo provides 24/7 carbon-free energy …
December 10, 2025
December 10, 2025 • 1-minute read
Firm News
New Vinson & Elkins Report Examines Energy Disputes Trends for 2025
Vinson & Elkins has released its latest industry report, Energy Disputes: Navigating Key Trends and Challenges, providing an in-depth analysis of the evolving landscape of energy-related disputes.
February 20, 2025
February 20, 2025 • 2-minute read
Deals & Cases
Vinson & Elkins Advises Palmetto Solar in Puerto Rican Solar Project
Vinson & Elkins is advising Palmetto Solar, a leading climate technology company accelerating the adoption of clean energy, in connection with a project to facilitate the installation of residential solar and battery storage systems for disadvantaged Puerto Rican households.
July 22, 2024
July 22, 2024 • 1-minute read
Deals & Cases
Mercuria Invests in Black Bayou Energy Hub
Vinson & Elkins advised Mercuria, one of the world’s largest independent energy and commodities groups, in its investment in Black Bayou Energy Hub LLC (Black Bayou), an underground salt dome energy storage company based in Lafayette, Louisiana.
June 6, 2024
June 6, 2024 • 1-minute read
Deals & Cases
EnCap Energy Transition Closes $1.5 Billion Energy Transition Fund II
Vinson & Elkins advised EnCap Investments L.P. in the successful formation of EnCap Energy Transition Fund II with total commitments of approximately $1.5 billion.
May 9, 2024
May 9, 2024 • 1-minute read
Deals & Cases
MN8 Energy LLC Announces Closing of Private Placement of $325 Million
Vinson & Elkins represented MN8 Energy LLC, one of the largest renewable energy producers in the United States, in its private placement (the “Private Placement”), with gross proceeds of $325 million from the issuance and sale of shares of the Company’s convertible preferred stock
April 1, 2024
April 1, 2024 • 1-minute read
