24 Oct 2025

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

"Linklaters advised Renner Energies, a renewable energy project developer owned by a BlackRock fund, on a long-term virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Google. This agreement involves energy produced from a portfolio of wind farms under development in Belgium and is expected to help Google reduce its CO₂ emissions by approximately 27,000 tons annually, totaling 410,000 tons over the contract's duration. The partnership highlights both companies' commitment to accelerating the energy transition and reducing carbon footprints. The Linklaters team was led by partner Samuel Bordeleau, with support from Farah Guedouar and the Brussels office."

**Press Release Summary** Linklaters advised Renner Energies, a renewable energy project developer owned by a BlackRock fund, in the signing of a long-term virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Google. The VPPA is expected to enable Google to reduce its carbon emissions by approximately 27,000 tons of CO₂ annually, totaling 410,000 tons over the contract's duration, which is equivalent to the annual emissions of 17,000 households. This agreement reflects the shared commitment of both companies to accelerate the energy transition and reduce carbon footprints. The Linklaters team was led by Samuel Bordeleau, Partner, with support from Farah Guedouar, Associate in the Energy & Infrastructure department. The Brussels office also contributed to the transaction, with Melissa Verplancke and Laure Driessen serving as Associates.
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