Foyen has acted for Sveriges Vindkraftkooperativ ek. För. when acquiring Dragaliden Vind AB from Enercon.
Published: 5. December 2023The wind farm comprises 12 turbines with a combined effect of 24 MW and is located in the vicinity of the Markbygden wind farm cluster in the municipality of Piteå in northern Sweden.
Foyen’s team consisted of Johan Bogren, Ingeborg Forkman, Tomas Fjordevik and Richard Sahlberg.
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It has long been stated that Norway is well-positioned to exploit large mineral deposits in the Norwegian countryside. However – and despite an increased focus on the need for self-sufficiency with respect to critical minerals – actual mining projects have been few and far between. A recent Supreme Court judgment has provided much-needed clarity about when minerals are owned by the Norwegian State and when ownership rests with the landowner.
On 12 December 2023, the European Parliament voted to adopt a new EU regulation, The Critical Raw Materials Act, which aims to ensure a sustainable and secure supply of critical raw materials (CRMs) within the EU. The act will enter into force in the beginning of 2024.