Belgium: 2nd largest offshore wind capacity in EU · North Sea energy hub · Hydrogen valley · 6.4GW by 2030

Renewable energy

Offshore/onshore wind, solar PV, and battery storage. Permitting, grid connection, and power purchase agreements (PPAs).

  • Offshore concessions (North Sea)
  • Corporate PPAs & CfDs
  • Guarantees of origin

Hydrogen & new gases

Legal framework for green/blue hydrogen, ammonia, and synthetic fuels. Certification and cross‑border infrastructure.

  • Hydrogen valleys
  • RFNBO compliance
  • Pipeline & storage

Climate & sustainability

EU ETS, carbon border adjustment (CBAM), ESG reporting, and climate due diligence. Advice on green claims and taxonomy.

  • CBAM compliance
  • Carbon credits & offsets
  • CSRD / EU taxonomy

Energy intensive industries

Decarbonisation strategies, energy efficiency obligations, and access to industrial electrification schemes.

  • Energy efficiency audits
  • Electrification contracts
  • State aid for green projects

Climate regulation

EU Green Deal Fit for 55, REPowerEU, ETS reform
Carbon Border Adjustment CBAM reporting, import obligations
Climate litigation Urgenda‑style claims, transition risk

Energy & climate team

Dr. Sophie Dubois – Head of energy regulation, former EU climate advisor
Luc Van den Bossche – Carbon markets, CBAM, emissions trading
Elena Ceulemans – Renewables permitting & infrastructure
+ dedicated energy associates

Power Purchase Agreements

Corporate PPAs, sleeved agreements, virtual PPAs

Project finance

Non‑recourse lending, tax equity, green bonds

Grid & balancing

Connection agreements, curtailment, ancillary services

“Pauwels Law Group structured the PPA for our 80MW solar park and navigated the Belgian subsidy scheme. Their sector depth is outstanding.”

— CFO, international renewable developer

Energy & climate insights

Belgian offshore wind tender 2025: key legal aspects
CBAM implementation: what importers must do now
Hydrogen certification under EU delegated acts
Climate litigation trends in the Benelux