Hydrogen production covers creating hydrogen for energy use, whether by electrolysis using electricity or by reforming hydrocarbons, and how that hydrogen is fed into the energy system. A solicitor in this area drafts and negotiates project agreements, drafts and reviews licenses and permits, and advises on compliance with safety, environmental, and planning requirements. They also negotiate offtake, supply and investment contracts, manage grid connection and power purchase considerations, and support regulatory interactions with bodies such as BEIS, Ofgem and the Environment Agency.
What a solicitor handles in these matters
The solicitor handles planning and environmental permissions, grid-connection agreements, emissions and safety compliance, and the drafting of PPAs, sale and offtake contracts, and joint venture or project finance documents. They coordinate with energy regulators, developers, suppliers, and lenders, and ensure that consented projects meet applicable standards and funding conditions.