Firm of Choice for the Developing Global Hydrogen Economy
Hydrogen will play an essential role in the clean energy transition as companies and governments throughout the world continue to announce aggressive targets for net-zero emissions that include the use of hydrogen technology . A broad set of federal incentives are expected to catalyze development , investment and innovation in the hydrogen economy . Experienced counsel with deep industry knowledge will be critical to take advantage of these transformative opportunities and navigate the complex challenges of the emerging technology .
We are uniquely positioned at the vanguard of the emerging hydrogen economy with unmatched insight into the complex intersection of legal , regulatory and business issues facing developers , investors and offtakers across the hydrogen value chain .
A Recognized Global Leader in Emerging Energy Technology
Bracewell is one of the largest energy law firms in the world to advise on the execution of emerging technology projects such as hydrogen .
We Know Energy ® is not just our tagline , it is our central tenet . Bracewell is a recognized global leader in the energy industry and we frequently work on “ first-of-a-kind ” transactions for high-profile clients . Our team is setting the standard in the market for legal excellence and transaction execution .
Influential Hydrogen Policy Architects and Advocates
Bracewell ’ s Policy Resolution Group has been influential in federal hydrogen policy on Capitol Hill and also helping clients identify available funding through the Department of Energy ’ s Hydrogen Hub Program and other incentives .
Our government relations team served as a key legislative resource during the drafting of the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 ( IRA ), including the expanded hydrogen production tax credit and the investment credit for hydrogen storage property , and remains in constant dialogue with key policymakers and staff who are dramatically reshaping federal energy policy and reallocating billions of dollars in energy subsidies .
Who We Represent :
• Sponsors and developers
• Independent power producers
• Utilities
• Industrial gas companies
• Lenders
• Governments
• Private equity and infrastructure funds
• Service companies
• Contractors
• Trade associations
We Advise On :
• Federal energy policy directly and indirectly affecting the hydrogen economy , including funding opportunities , the regulatory framework , and tax policy
• Development and financing of hydrogen production facilities and pipelines
• Intersecting clean energy technologies , include carbon capture , utilization , and storage ( CCUS ) projects supporting hydrogen production
• Development of mobile hydrogen refueling stations
• Joint ventures , mergers and acquisitions
• Siting , environmental permitting and real estate issues
• Energy regulatory and compliance matters
• Environmental , social and governance ( ESG ) matters
• Intellectual property portfolio management and patent prosecution bracewell . com