DECEMBER 2025

Horizon Scanner: Energy, Planning, Infrastructure and Construction

Legal and regulatory developments impacting sectors across the economy, including energy, construction & engineering, transport and digital infrastructure.

Highlights this month...

BIOMETHANE CONNECTION POLICY

The Commission for Regulation of Utilities is consulting until 5 January 2026 on connection policy specific to biomethane production facilities.

EU GRIDS PACKAGE

The European Commission has adopted legislative proposals to accelerate delivery of grid infrastructure.

OFFSHORE RENEWABLE ENERGY

As the result of the Tonn Nua ORESS auction is announced, the Commission for Regulation of Utilities consults on transmission system risk for Phase 1 projects.