Oklo Acquires ARMEC
2 minute read | June.09.2026
The acquisition expands Oklo's in-house capabilities for its advanced reactor and fuel-manufacturing programs.
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Energy & Infrastructure
Orrick's global energy and infrastructure team provides a comprehensive platform for a sector undergoing tremendous change and facing heightened global attention. Our 150+ E&I transactional, litigation and regulatory lawyers advise on revolutionary projects in energy transition and energy technology and guide clients in the development of some of the most important infrastructure modernization projects that propel communities across the Americas, Europe, Africa, and Asia. Long a leading firm in the renewables sector with a deep international bench, we advise investors, developers and sponsors on all aspects of alternative energy projects and help drive innovations in battery storage, carbon capture and hydrogen fuel cell technology.
Client Results
IPX Power Secures $4.95 Billion Financing for Darden Projects
2 minute read | June.01.2026
IPX Power has closed committed financing to transform retired agricultural land into power for California's grid.
Gateway Development Commission Awards Milestone $1.29 Billion Contract for Hudson Tunnel Project Package 1C
2 minute read | May.27.2026
The project will expand passenger rail capacity to NYC – creating tens of thousands of jobs and driving billions of dollars in economic activity.
Oklo Launches $1 Billion At-the-Market Equity Program
2 minute read | May.14.2026
Oklo has established a new at-the-market equity program, enabling the sales of up to $1 billion in Class A common stock.
Orrick Advises GridStor on Innovative Energy Storage Partnership with Axpo U.S.
2 minute read | May.13.2026
GridStor and Axpo U.S. partnership boosts grid reliability and highlights the rising maturity and bankability of standalone battery storage projects.
Certarus Announces Significant Natural Gas Supply Transaction for Hyperscale Data Center
1 minute read | April.22.2026
Certarus will supply natural gas for approximately 135 megawatts of prime power generation.
Insights
Beyond Criticality: How the U.S. Nuclear Market Is Being Rebuilt
22 minute read | July.01.2026
The U.S. Dept. of Energy announced that the third advanced reactor has reached criticality ahead of the Executive Order's July 4, 2026 deadline.
APAC Energy Pulse – June 2026
28 minute read | June.30.2026
Orrick insights on APAC nuclear energy exploration, BESS requirements for renewable energy procurement, offshore wind and governance policies.
Court Throws Out Notice 2025-42 – 5% Safe Harbor is Back for Wind and Solar
1 hour watch | 4 minute read | June.12.2026
For developers, the vacatur of the Notice creates both opportunity and uncertainty. We discuss what the ruling means in practice.
Amy Roma on Columbia Energy Exchange: The Future of Nuclear Energy
3 minute read | June.10.2026
Nuclear energy is back at the center of the national conversation – but what does that actually mean for the industry? Here are 5 takeways.
Energy Storage Update 2026: Data Centers, Revenue Opportunities, OBBBA and Tariffs
2 minute read | May.04.2026
Energy storage deployment is surging in the U.S. and globally, driven by AI demand, new revenue models and evolving regulation.
Behind the Scenes: A Landmark Renewable Energy Project in Senegal
9 minute watch | April.23.2026
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Across the continent, African-led energy projects are reshaping how complex infrastructure gets financed and built.
News
Orrick Continues Growth of Asia Energy Platform with Tokyo Hire
2 minute read | June.23.2026
Andrew Duncalf focuses on cross-border investment in innovative transactions across renewable, liquefied natural gas and traditional energy projects.
GlobalCapital Recognizes SunStrong 2025-A as ESG Deal of the Year
1 minute read | June.12.2026
The GlobalCapital US Securitization Awards recognized SunStrong 2025-A, a landmark transaction in clean energy finance, as 2026 ESG Deal of the Year.
Orrick Adds EPC Partner in Houston, Growing Texas Energy Team
1 minute read | June.09.2026
Kaleb Walker, who represents owners and developers in the drafting and negotiation of engineering, procurement and construction contracts, joins ...
Orrick Grows New York Infrastructure Team
2 minute read | April.22.2026
Dan Shapiro, a Chambers-recognized public-private partnerships practitioner, joins Orrick.
Orrick Adds Energy & Infrastructure Partner in Seattle
2 minute read | February.24.2026
Brendan focuses on project development and finance across the energy generation, storage and infrastructure sectors.
Leading Nuclear Attorney Amy Roma Joins Orrick
4 minute read | February.18.2026
Amy Roma – one of the most influential nuclear energy lawyers in the United States – has joined the firm as a partner in Washington, D.C.
Law360 Recognizes Energy and Infrastructure Teams as Practice Groups of the Year
1 minute read | January.20.2026
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This marks the 11th time our Project Finance and Energy & Infrastructure teams have earned PGOY recognition.
