One of the main objectives of the recent rules approved regarding the Spanish electricity sector is to achieve tariff sufficiency in order to solve some of the financial difficulties of electricity companies. In this respect, last April 30, several measures affecting the energy sector were adopted under Royal Decree 6/2009. Accordingly, current and further tariff […]
Recent regulatory changes impacting on the development of new solar-thermal plants in Spain have the potential not only to significantly affect the viability of some projects in development but also bring the potential to raise
Despite procedural, technical and environmental challenges, some say that Portugal retains the political will to remain a pioneer in renewable energy production
At a time when many business sectors are facing falling consumer demand the energy sector remains an international success story of the Iberian economy. Despite a difficult financial arena, changing regulation and increasing competition, the
Ongoing reforms and legal uncertainty is not assisting businesses, says Juan Ignacio González Ruiz at Uría Menéndez
The use of waste as a potential energy source is on the increase, accounting for around 4% of Portugal’s total renewable energy supply, but any debate around further investments in waste to energy (WTE) facilities
Portugal’s desire to diversify its energy supplies has prompted significant investment in gas, including LNG, says Manuel Santo Vítor, head of the energy practice at PLMJ
The overriding issue surrounding Spain’s energy sector is the ability to access finance, which is affecting all levels and may now prompt further diversification of ownership, says Emiliano Garayar, founding partner at prominent Madrid
The Water Framework Directive was transposed into Portuguese Law in December 2005 and further complemented by special legislation mostly in 2006 and 2007. However, recent events have shown that public awareness of the consequences of the new rules
On February 2, 2008, decree-law no 363/2007 came into force and the production of energy in Portugal entered a new era. The principle behind the new law is to save energy, reduce costs and protect the environment. Indeed,
