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Provided by Greenwood Roche
We have extensive experience in the energy & resources sector with a deep understanding of how to best navigate NZ’s regulatory environment.
Our integrated team advises on all stages of energy & resources projects, including transaction structuring, Overseas Investment (OI) approvals, due diligence, electricity & gas regulation, grid connection, PPAs & other offtake contracts/CfDs, negotiation of land interests & options, resource consenting, regulatory approvals, financing, project development contracts & project delivery.
Key projects:
- Rio Tinto’s CfD contracts and demand response arrangements for Tiwai with Meridian, Mercury & Contact Energy
- Parkwind, on NZ offshore wind investment, regulation of offshore renewable generation, marine legislation, environmental permitting, fast-track approval, iwi engagement & partnering options
- Inghams on their renewable energy supply arrangement with Lodestone Energy
- A large-scale offshore solar developer on its acquisition of NZ projects, including advice on land interests and options, foreign investment approvals, negotiation/drafting of transactional & joint venture documentation, & due diligence
- Yinson Renewables (Malaysia), on its NZ wind portfolio including applications to fast-track wind farm consents
