Energy
Workshop Series 2 : 12.00pm - 1.00pm
Workshop Summary
As the global energy transition accelerates, this session will explore how to balance investment openness with security resilience, and what best practices can be shared across jurisdictions to promote clarity, predictability, and trust in FDI processes.
Speakers
FDI Senior Advisor
U.S. Department of Energy
Partner, Co-Head of Corporate
Linklaters
Partner, Public Law / Energy & Infrastructure
Linklaters
Key Questions
How do France, the EU, and the United States define and safeguard strategic assets in the energy sector, and what are the key similarities and differences in their FDI screening approaches?
What practical challenges do investors face when navigating FDI review processes in energy - particularly when projects span multiple countries or involve emerging technologies like hydrogen or smart grids?
What lessons can be learned from each jurisdiction’s experience, and is there scope for greater transatlantic coordination or alignment in how FDI risks in energy are assessed and managed?
Foreign direct investment (FDI) in the energy sector is receiving heightened scrutiny as energy systems become increasingly strategic in the context of decarbonisation, digitalisation, and geopolitical tension. Governments in France, the European Union, and the United States are responding by broadening the scope of their FDI control regimes to better safeguard critical infrastructure and emerging energy technologies. At the same time, they are working to maintain the openness needed to attract the investment required to drive the energy transition forward.
This workshop brings together policymakers and experts from across these jurisdictions to examine the evolving landscape of FDI screening in the energy domain. Participants will explore how each region identifies and protects strategic energy assets, the regulatory frameworks used to assess and mitigate risks, and how national security considerations are shaping these approaches. The discussion will also address the complexity of navigating multiple, and at times overlapping, review processes that can pose practical challenges for investors.
By comparing different regulatory models and sharing lessons learned, the session will identify opportunities for greater alignment or cooperation in addressing shared risks. Particular attention will be paid to the potential for transatlantic dialogue on FDI policy, as governments seek to build resilient, future-ready energy systems in a period of rapid transformation and global uncertainty.
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