Current Thinking – Exploring the Issues Shaping Our Energy Future in APAC
Current Thinking brings together the latest insights from Ashurst Perkins Coie's energy experts on the legal, regulatory and commercial developments influencing the sector. From emerging policy and market reforms to major transactions, infrastructure projects and industry trends, we provide practical analysis to help clients anticipate change, manage risk and identify opportunity.
Explore our latest thinking on the issues shaping the future of energy across the Asia-Pacific.

Powering up the bill: Proposal for data centres to pay for grid costs
Mike Webb and Jonathan Chew discuss proposed reforms that could change how data centres contribute to electricity network upgrade costs in Australia, and how this may reshape investment, connection strategies and infrastructure models.

APAC energy transactions: Five shifts defining the next wave of dealmaking
Anita Choi, Ratha Nabanidham and Tao Koon Chiam explore the five trends redefining APAC energy transactions from storage and energy security to regional integration and what they mean for sponsors, investors and lenders.

Forecasting the future: Navigating the ACCC in energy deals
Justin Jones and Alyssa Phillips examine how Australia's new mandatory merger control regime is changing energy transaction assessment, and the key considerations for investors and developers navigating this complex regulatory environment.

The new geography of carbon markets: Opportunities or uncharted legal risks for APAC investors?
Elena Lambros, James Clarke and Jeff Lynn unpack the opportunities and legal risks of emerging carbon markets, and the steps organisations can take to manage disclosure and greenwashing risks.
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