Africa
Bankability issues with Solar PV leases in emerging markets
CJEU rules on validity of natural resources agreements
On 27 February 2018 the CJEU issued its judgment in the Western Sahara Campaign case (Case C-266/16). In a short […]
EU Advocate General restates importance of self-determination to validity of natural resources agreements
In a landmark opinion, Advocate General Wathelet (the AG) of the European Court of Justice (CJEU) has invited the court […]
New National Oil Companies: 5 things to think about
Following recent discoveries of significant oil and gas reserves in regions with no or limited existing upstream oil and gas […]
Extractives companies’ human rights records ranked in Benchmark study
Developments continue apace in human rights responsibilities for businesses. We are seeing persistent implementation of new reporting requirements across EU […]
Aviation emissions – new global deal looks likely
Government officials are negotiating a market-based mechanism to reduce emissions in the international aviation industry. Ministers from over 190 countries […]
IPP procurement programme framework in South Africa
In 1998 the Government of South Africa indicated that it is an objective of the State to encourage the entry […]