Global Private Equity Watch - Feed https://privateequity.weil.com/category/energy/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 20:23:07 +0000 hourly 1 Treasury and IRS release proposed guidance on production of clean hydrogen https://privateequity.weil.com/thought-leadership/treasury-and-irs-release-proposed-guidance-on-production-of-clean-hydrogen/ Fri, 29 Dec 2023 21:38:36 +0000 Omar Samji Irina Tsveklova https://privateequity.weil.com/?p=9830 On December 22, 2023, the U.S. Department of Treasury (Treasury) and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) released the much anticipated proposed regulations regarding section 45V (clean hydrogen production tax credit) and section 48(a)(15) (clean hydrogen production facility energy credit) of the Internal Revenue Code (Code), as enacted by the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (IRA). […]

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]]> Inflation Reduction Act: New Monetization Techniques Are Helpful, But May Be Limited For Partnerships with Tax-Exempt Investors https://privateequity.weil.com/energy/inflation-reduction-act-new-monetization-techniques-are-helpful-but-may-be-limited-for-partnerships-with-tax-exempt-investors/ Wed, 01 Nov 2023 17:41:42 +0000 Greg Williamson Ben Oklan Andrew Lawson Private Equity Alert https://privateequity.weil.com/?p=9773 The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (the “IRA”) includes two new monetization opportunities – (i) the ability to receive cash payments from the government in lieu of claiming certain tax credits (“Direct Pay”) and (ii) the ability to sell certain tax credits to third parties for cash (“Transferability”). These provisions were intended to increase the […]

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]]> DOE Selects Seven H2Hubs Across the U.S. – What’s Next? https://privateequity.weil.com/insights/doe-selects-seven-h2hubs-across-the-u-s-whats-next/ Fri, 20 Oct 2023 13:27:10 +0000 Omar Samji Irina Tsveklova John O'Loughlin https://privateequity.weil.com/?p=9729 On October 13, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) selected seven regional clean hydrogen hubs (“H2Hubs”) for award negotiations to receive up to $7 billion in federal funding in accordance with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law”. The goal of H2Hubs is to accelerate the development of […]

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]]> On October 13, 2023, the U.S. Department of Energy (“DOE”) selected seven regional clean hydrogen hubs (“H2Hubs”) for award negotiations to receive up to $7 billion in federal funding in accordance with the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), also known as the “Bipartisan Infrastructure Law”. The goal of H2Hubs is to accelerate the development of […]

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]]> Mapping the Regulatory Landscape for CCUS in Texas https://privateequity.weil.com/energy/mapping-the-regulatory-landscape-for-ccus-in-texas/ Thu, 12 Oct 2023 00:39:09 +0000 Chris Bennett Omar Samji Sarah George https://privateequity.weil.com/?p=9710 In this article for The Texas Lawbook, Energy Private Equity partners Chris Bennett and Omar Samji and associate Sarah George discuss the opportunities and challenges in the evolving CCUS space and the impact of regulatory uncertainty on these projects. Key takeaways include: Read “Mapping the Regulatory Landscape for CCUS in Texas” here.

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]]> In this article for The Texas Lawbook, Energy Private Equity partners Chris Bennett and Omar Samji and associate Sarah George discuss the opportunities and challenges in the evolving CCUS space and the impact of regulatory uncertainty on these projects. Key takeaways include: Read “Mapping the Regulatory Landscape for CCUS in Texas” here.

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]]> Navigating the Void of Pore Space Regulation https://privateequity.weil.com/features/navigating-the-void-of-pore-space-regulation/ Tue, 10 Oct 2023 17:06:20 +0000 Chris Bennett Omar Samji Sarah George https://privateequity.weil.com/?p=9670 Energy Private Equity partners Chris Bennett and Omar Samji and associate Sarah George recently hosted a webcast for The Texas Lawbook titled “Navigating the Void of Pore Space Regulation,” in which they discuss the opportunities and challenges in the evolving CCUS space and the impact of regulatory uncertainty on these projects. Chris, Omar and Sarah […]

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]]> Energy Private Equity partners Chris Bennett and Omar Samji and associate Sarah George recently hosted a webcast for The Texas Lawbook titled “Navigating the Void of Pore Space Regulation,” in which they discuss the opportunities and challenges in the evolving CCUS space and the impact of regulatory uncertainty on these projects. Chris, Omar and Sarah […]

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]]> Empty Space—Navigating the Void of CO2 Sequestration Regulation in Texas https://privateequity.weil.com/energy/empty-space-navigating-the-void-of-pore-space-regulation-in-texas/ Wed, 02 Aug 2023 18:39:38 +0000 Omar Samji Sarah George https://privateequity.weil.com/?p=9594 The Inflation Reduction Act has spurred investments in carbon capture and sequestration (CCS), but many states lack comprehensive laws necessary for CCS projects to attract investments. Energy Private Equity partner Omar Samji and associate Sarah George co-authored an article for Power Magazine addressing the key issues, including the key question – who owns the pore […]

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]]> Navigating the Landscape for Investments in Hydrogen Storage  https://privateequity.weil.com/insights/navigating-the-landscape-for-investments-in-hydrogen-storage/ Wed, 05 Jul 2023 12:06:29 +0000 Omar Samji Sarah George https://privateequity.weil.com/?p=9518 Energy Private Equity partner Omar Samji and associate Sarah George co-authored the article “Using Agreements To Cover Gaps In Hydrogen Storage Regs” for Law360. The piece argues that the Inflation Reduction Act’s incentives for energy storage have spurred investment in hydrogen storage and production, but given the lack of comprehensive regulations surrounding the sector, investors […]

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