Welcome to our Energy and Natural Resources update, written by members of Osborne Clarke's energy and natural resources team.

The key theme from the articles is one of change throughout the energy and natural resources sector.  New legislation is likely to have a significant impact on your business in whatever aspect of the energy and natural resources sector you are involved.  The following articles highlight some of the key changes.

Articles

• The Energy Bill 2007 - 2008
• Major changes to the UK's nuclear liability regime
• New proposals to enhance competition in the water sector

Transaction news

• Gasunie acquires major German gas transmission network