Firas Albani

Dec 2, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Firas Albani |Andrew Shaw

[co-author: Judith Elemele]Following its hosting of COP28 at the end of 2023, the UAE has taken a major step to combat climate change with its introduction of a Federal Law on the “Reduction of Climate Change Effects”1 which is set to take effect on 30 May 2025. This new law forms an important cornerstone of the UAE’s climate change policy in order to help it to achieve its Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs) and move forward with its energy transition ambitions.

Nov 28, 2024 | hoganlovells.com | Andrew Shaw |Firas Albani

Touching on some of the key provisions of the law gives us an indication of the direction of travel for the country: Article 5 (National Pathway to Climate Neutrality): Provides that the cabinet shall set annual emission reduction targets for all sectors by following international best practices and in accordance with the national pathway to climate neutrality.

Oct 8, 2024 | jdsupra.com | Firas Albani |Andrew Shaw |Ben Sulaiman

The event brought together policymakers, industry leaders, and both public and private sector investors to facilitate in-depth discussions on global CCUS strategies, innovative policy frameworks, financial incentives, supply chain development, innovation, technology, and international collaboration.

Oct 7, 2024 | lexology.com | Ben Sulaiman |Andrew Shaw |Firas Albani

We recently attended the Carbon Capture Global Summit held at the QEII Centre in London. The summit, attended by Partners Ben Sulaiman and Andy Shaw, and Senior Associate Firas Albani, serves as a global forum dedicated to advancing the journey toward net-zero emissions by harnessing the transformative potential of Carbon Capture, Utilization & Storage (CCUS) technology.

May 7, 2023 | cms.law | Ted Rhodes |Firas Albani

05/07/2023The energy transition has accelerated demand for a range of minerals required for batteries and renewable energy application, and has heightened global concerns over resource security. Accordingly, accessing the rich abundance of minerals that exist within the... Read more