North America: Energy and Natural Resources

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Raccordement des centres de données au réseau de transport d’électricité : nouveau cadre en Alberta et tendances au Canada
L'Alberta établit un nouveau cadre réglementaire pour le raccordement des centres de données au réseau électrique provincial, créant deux catégories distinctes : les centres dotés d'installations dédiées et ceux raccordés temporairement. Ce règlement pionnier pourrait servir de modèle à d'autres provinces canadiennes cherchant à équilibrer croissance économique et fiabilité du réseau.
Canada Energy
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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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USGS Discovers 2.3-Million-Ton Appalachian Lithium Deposit
The US Geological Survey has identified up to 2.3 million metric tons of economically recoverable lithium in the Appalachian region, potentially meeting US import needs for over three centuries. As global lithium demand is projected to quintuple by 2040, both the Biden and Trump administrations have deployed executive orders, federal funding, and interagency coordination to accelerate domestic lithium production and reduce dependence on foreign imports. State governments from Mississippi to California are a
Worldwide Energy
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K&L Gates LLP
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WRDA 2026 Advances In House And Senate
The Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2026 has advanced in both the House and Senate with unanimous committee approval, authorizing new Corps of Engineers projects and policy reforms. While both chambers emphasize project delivery improvements and infrastructure resilience, they differ significantly in scope—the House proposes 131 feasibility studies and 10 construction projects, while the Senate includes 61 studies, 15 construction projects, and billions in EPA drinking water and wastewater i
United States Government
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Nossaman LLP
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Programa Nacional Hídrico 2026-2030
Mexico's National Water Program 2026-2030 establishes a comprehensive framework to address the country's critical water challenges, including severe water stress affecting 95% of the northern and central territory, contamination in 30% of major rivers, and significant gaps in water treatment infrastructure. The program outlines five strategic objectives ranging from strengthening water governance and concession oversight to guaranteeing progressive access to water and sanitation, promoting efficient water u
Mexico Environment
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Greenberg Traurig, LLP
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EPA Proposes UCMR 6 For PFAS And Other Contaminants, Declines Adding Microplastics
The EPA has proposed the Sixth Unregulated Contaminant Monitoring Rule (UCMR 6), requiring public water systems to collect data on 30 unregulated contaminants including certain PFAS from 2028 to 2030. Despite petitions from seven state governors and environmental groups, the agency declined to add microplastics to the monitoring list, citing the absence of validated testing methods, though microplastics remain on the draft Contaminant Candidate List 6 for potential future regulation.
United States Environment
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Holland & Knight
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Oil, Gas & Electricity

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Louisiana's Main Real Estate Market Trends And Deals
Louisiana's real estate market is experiencing unprecedented growth driven by artificial intelligence infrastructure, petrochemical expansion, and major manufacturing investments. From multi-billion dollar data centers to LNG export terminals and urban redevelopment projects, the state is attracting over $100 billion in capital investment while navigating insurance reforms and evolving energy policy.
United States Real Estate
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Jones Walker
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Raccordement des centres de données au réseau de transport d’électricité : nouveau cadre en Alberta et tendances au Canada
L'Alberta établit un nouveau cadre réglementaire pour le raccordement des centres de données au réseau électrique provincial, créant deux catégories distinctes : les centres dotés d'installations dédiées et ceux raccordés temporairement. Ce règlement pionnier pourrait servir de modèle à d'autres provinces canadiennes cherchant à équilibrer croissance économique et fiabilité du réseau.
Canada Energy
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Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
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Renewables

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Renewable Energy Financing: Navigating A Surge In Deal Activity
North American renewable energy financing is experiencing unprecedented growth, driven by AI-powered data centers demanding massive electricity capacity and federal tax credit deadlines creating urgency for project completion. With hyperscalers investing hundreds of billions in infrastructure and battery storage emerging as a critical asset class, lenders and investors face both immediate opportunities from deadline-driven deal flow and long-term prospects from sustained grid modernization needs.
United States Energy
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Torys LLP
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USDA Revises Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, And Biobased Product Manufacturing Assistance Loan Program
The USDA's Rural Business-Cooperative Service has finalized significant revisions to its Biorefinery, Renewable Chemical, and Biobased Product Manufacturing Program, introducing new safeguards designed to prevent fraud and ensure long-term project viability. These changes will impact how loan guarantees up to $250 million are administered for facilities developing advanced biofuels and renewable chemicals.
United States Government
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Bergeson & Campbell
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How Drones Are Transforming Canada’s Energy Sector And What Operators Need To Know
Drones are revolutionizing Canada's energy sector, enabling pipeline inspections, facility monitoring, and environmental assessments at unprecedented scale. As the 2025 amendments to Canadian Aviation Regulations unlock beyond visual line-of-sight operations, energy operators must navigate an increasingly complex landscape of regulatory compliance, privacy obligations, and insurance requirements to harness this transformative technology effectively.
Canada Energy
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MLT Aikins LLP
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Mining

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Mining And Protected Natural Areas
Mexico's Ministry of Environment and Natural Resources has established new criteria that significantly restrict mining activities within federally protected natural areas, creating immediate compliance challenges for existing operations and effectively blocking new projects. Mining companies must now navigate complex regulatory requirements regarding environmental authorizations, operational expansions, and restoration programs to maintain their current activities within these protected zones.
Mexico Environment
EC Rubio
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USGS Discovers 2.3-Million-Ton Appalachian Lithium Deposit
The US Geological Survey has identified up to 2.3 million metric tons of economically recoverable lithium in the Appalachian region, potentially meeting US import needs for over three centuries. As global lithium demand is projected to quintuple by 2040, both the Biden and Trump administrations have deployed executive orders, federal funding, and interagency coordination to accelerate domestic lithium production and reduce dependence on foreign imports. State governments from Mississippi to California are a
Worldwide Energy
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K&L Gates LLP
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Critical Minerals: A Joint Strategy For Western And Northern Canada
Seven Canadian provinces and territories have unveiled a comprehensive strategy to position Western and Northern Canada as a global leader in responsibly sourced critical minerals. The initiative aims to accelerate mining project development, strengthen supply chains, and create new value-chain opportunities in a region that has already generated over CA$80 billion in critical mineral shipments. Will coordinated regulatory approaches, infrastructure investments, and Indigenous partnerships transform the reg
Canada Energy
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Dentons Canada LLP
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