Hydrogen, Carbon & CCUS

Active engagement across technologies and global markets

With increased focus on the role of hydrogen in the decarbonisation of energy across markets such as power, transportation and industrial uses, hydrogen production and utilisation projects and supporting infrastructure such as carbon capture, usage and storage (CCUS) are attracting significant investment around the globe.

Ashurst is actively engaged in developing hydrogen production across a range of different technology types including electrolysis, coal gasification and steam methane reforming, working with regulatory authorities, project developers, investors and government agencies.

Supporting uptake of new fuel sources

Working across a range of industries including transport, chemicals, refining and industrial production, Ashurst assists innovative companies to incorporate hydrogen into their operations as a fuel source or feedstock. From securing reliable supply to procuring specialised equipment, from modifying existing assets to delivering new plant, Ashurst's technical knowledge and commerciality allows these innovative projects to be delivered efficiently and effectively.

The Shift to Hydrogen

Our lawyers bring deep understanding of the requirements needed to successfully deliver a hydrogen project. We recognise that a hydrogen project often involves many components, including renewable, infrastructure and CCS/CCUS, as well as carbon offset and trading.

Ashurst has advised on the changes needed in policy direction, distribution and transmission networks and gas-powered appliances in order for clean hydrogen to replace natural gas in heating and other commercial/industrial and domestic applications.

Our team is well-practiced in the delivery of commercial advice in relation to client plans for the exportation of liquefied hydrogen, ammonia or methylcyclohexane. These substances are in high demand in several countries across the globe.

Our specialists have been keeping an eye on the hydrogen shift and what this means for our clients. Find out more at Energy Transition Investment: Hydrogen.

CCS/CCUS

Our multidisciplinary resources, energy, infrastructure and environment teams combine to provide coordinated, seamless, client-driven legal services. Ashurst is actively involved in encouraging and accelerating the deployment of CCS technologies through the provision of legal services to our clients involved in CCS projects.

Carbon offset and trading

Ashurst has advised some of the world's largest companies on their approach to managing carbon, procuring and verifying their carbon offsets and their participation in carbon trading markets. Our specialist lawyers, who span environmental regulation, corporate transactions, M&A, property and project delivery, partner with our clients from the early stages of formulating their approach to carbon markets throughout execution to ensure that your objectives are met in a practical and commercial manner.