21 Oct 2025

"Linklaters Advises Renner Energies on Long-Term Power Purchase Agreement with Google to Reduce Carbon Emissions"

"Linklaters Paris has advised Renner Energies, a BlackRock portfolio company, on a long-term virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Google for energy from developing onshore wind farms in Belgium. This agreement is expected to help Google reduce its CO₂ emissions by about 27,000 tons annually, totaling 410,000 tons over the contract's duration. The partnership underscores both companies' commitment to advancing the energy transition and minimizing their carbon footprints. The Linklaters team included partners and associates from their Energy & Infrastructure division."

Linklaters Paris has advised Renner Energies, a BlackRock portfolio company, in a long-term virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Google concerning energy generated by a portfolio of greenfield onshore wind farms currently under development in Belgium. The VPPA is expected to enable Google to reduce its emissions by approximately 27,000 tons of CO₂ per year, totaling around 410,000 tons over the duration of the contract, which is equivalent to the annual emissions from 17,000 households. This agreement underscores the commitment of both companies to accelerate the energy transition and minimize their carbon footprint. The Linklaters team involved in this transaction included Samuel Bordeleau, partner, and Farah Guedouar, associate, both from the Energy & Infrastructure practice area. Additionally, the Brussels office contributed to the transaction with associates Melissa Verplancke and Laure Driessen.
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