Navigating arbitration in India’s offshore wind energy sector
- Rahul Narayan
- 3 hours ago
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India’s offshore wind sector is poised for unprecedented growth, with the government having committed $74.53 billion in funding and introducing the Offshore Wind Energy Lease Rules, 2023. However, as the country aims to harness its 695.50 GW offshore wind potential, industry players face a maze of regulatory approvals from multiple ministries, environmental clearances, and complex maritime law considerations that could trigger significant disputes.
From seabed leasing complications to renegotiation risks in power purchase agreements as witnessed in Andhra Pradesh’s solar tariff disputes, the path forward requires careful legal navigation. Our detailed analysis, published in Global Arbitration Review, identifies key dispute areas including national security clearances, construction delays, design liability issues, and the impact of recent government policies limiting arbitration in large procurement contracts. For investors eyeing this sector, understanding these legal aspects is important for successful execution of projects and mitigation of risks.
Read the full India chapter in The Asia-Pacific Arbitration Review 2026, authored by our Partners, Rahul Narayan and Avinash B Amarnath, Senior Associate, Ashwani Malhotra, and Associates, Shivangi Bajpai and Priyanka Pandey.
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