Our Capabilities

Why Vinson & Elkins for RNG & Renewable Fuels?

In 2022, V&E advised on 40+ Biomass, RNG, SAF and other renewable fuels matters.

Deep sector expertise in energy and renewable power. We are consistently recognized as the “World’s Leading Energy Law Firm” (Euromoney, 1995-Present)*, and have decades of experience developing and financing renewable energy projects.
Represented Southwest Airlines, a pioneer in sustainable aviation fuel, in several matters to meet the company’s carbon emissions goals.
Market-leading energy and energy transition practice with deep renewable fuels experience in capital markets transactions, the development of renewable fuels projects, purchase / sale of renewable fuels portfolios, and related tax credit issues.
Experienced environmental team with bespoke knowledge regarding renewable fuels standard (“RFS”) and the low carbon fuels standard (“LCFS”) and related compliance and issues.
Extensive experience with project financings in renewables, including with traditional project finance lenders, export credit agencies, DOE loan programs, and tax equity structures, and actively advising clients with respect to matters related to incentives under the Inflation Reduction Act for renewable fuels.