Hydroelectricity

Hydroelectricity

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Hailed as one of the most common sources of renewable energy, hydroelectric power projects—such as conventional dams, run-of-the-river or pumped storage—represent unique growth opportunities. For developers and investors, hydroelectric power projects represent, at a time of increasing demand for clean energy, opportunities for the diversification of energy portfolios.

The location of hydroelectric projects—home to aquatic fauna and flora—entails, in itself, its fair share of specific challenges, whether environmental, regulatory, political or social.

Based on Dentons' global experience, our connections in the electricity industry and our extensive knowledge of regulatory frameworks, our dynamic team of lawyers and professionals can help you navigate through these challenges and offer you tailored solutions.

Experience

AltaGas Ltd.: Advising on regulatory, commercial, and construction procurement matters and the development of the 195 MW Forrest Kerr Hydro-Electric Project and Northwest Transmission Line Project in British Columbia.
Ataç Holding: Advising on the establishment of a 50 percent joint venture with Boydak Enerji for the green field development of seven hydropower plants in the Black Sea Region of Turkey with a total capacity of 144 megawatts.
BC Hydro: Advising on the "Site C Project" (a 900 megawatt hydroelectric project in British Columbia with an estimated capital cost of approximately C$6 billion), acting as general counsel for finance, construction, procurement and commercial matters.
Domtar Corporation: Advising on the sale of its hydro assets in Ottawa, ON and Gatineau, QC for CA$45 million. The purchaser is Energy Ottawa Inc. (Energy Ottawa), the renewable energy subsidiary of Hydro Ottawa Holding Inc. The agreement with Energy Ottawa signed on April 4, 2012 is subject to customary closing conditions, including certain third party approvals.The transaction includes Domtar's three power stations (21 MW of installed capacity), Domtar's water rights in the area, as well as the company's equity stake in the Chaudière Water Power Inc. (CWPI) ring dam consortium. Domtar currently has 12 workers operating its hydro assets in Ottawa/Gatineau and all employees are to become employees of a subsidiary of Energy Ottawa upon closing of the transaction.

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