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With state energy ministers meeting on 22 November – just a day after the Australian Energy Market Commission decides whether to amend rules on Marginal Loss Factors – the market is hoping for much-needed clarity around investment decisions.

The German government this week presented an 18-point plan to revive its onshore wind industry, which trade body BWE says has been suffering from an ‘ongoing crisis’.

The Australian government’s decision to block two Chinese bids for Ausgrid drew a line in the sand for the land Down Under. 

Mexico’s 2014 energy reforms were historic, but the aftermath demonstrated the hand of politics in infrastructure. 

The group, which counts BlackRock, John Laing and Macquarie among its members, says that the current MLF regime can ‘materially impact’ investor returns in unforeseen ways.

Committee for Sydney says the next set of projects has stalled and urges the state government to take action in order to avoid ‘a one-time infrastructure boom’.

The Australian Energy Market Operator has warned of risks to supply in coming months but the federal government is still not stepping up.

UK-listed firm says changes to Marginal Loss Factors produced ‘unfavourable results’ for three Australian renewables assets.

The 20-person panel, which also includes figures from LGIM and Aviva Investors, will advise the UK government on private investment without the EIB.

Libor has underpinned financial products for decades. But it could be phased out in less than three years, with huge implications for private debt lenders.