Oil, Gas & Energy Law Intelligence (OGEL) Advance publication https://www.ogel.org/ The Global Energy Law Portal en Copyright 2003-2023, Maris https://www.ogel.org/ https://www.ogel.org/grfx/logo.gif Oil, Gas & Energy Law Intelligence (OGEL) Advance publication 75 46 Renewable Energy Disputes: The Geothermal Power Example https://www.ogel.org/journal-advance-publication-article.asp?key=772 Darren Bernardo

Based on a recent geothermal power production arbitration where I was involved, it is my contention that due to the upfront investment risks specific to renewable power plants, 'off-the-rack' templates ...
]]> https://www.ogel.org/journal-advance-publication-article.asp?key=772 Mon, 13 Nov 2023 00:00:00 +0200 The Impact of the War in Ukraine on the Energy Geopolitics and Transition of the Caspian Connection: Future of Alternative Routes https://www.ogel.org/journal-advance-publication-article.asp?key=771 Tuncay Babali

The ongoing conflict in Ukraine has had significant implications for the regional and global energy sector, particularly concerning the possible export options of oil and gas from the Caspian region. ...
]]> https://www.ogel.org/journal-advance-publication-article.asp?key=771 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0200 Unmasking the Combined Effect of the Decision in COPW v. NNPC and the Climate Change Act: Are the Waters Still Murky for Climate Advocacy in Nigeria? https://www.ogel.org/journal-advance-publication-article.asp?key=770 Iyowuna Milton Abibo

Climate change is real, and its undeniable horrible impacts are a wake-up call to action. As a country, Nigeria - Africa's most populous nation and largest oil producer - is already experiencing ...
]]> https://www.ogel.org/journal-advance-publication-article.asp?key=770 Tue, 10 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0200 Avoiding the Tragedy of the Commons in a Low-Carbon Future: The Role of Energy Law https://www.ogel.org/journal-advance-publication-article.asp?key=769 Magnus C. Abraham-Dukuma, Ngozi Chinwa Ole, Eduardo G. Pereira

Climate change is real, and its undeniable horrible impacts are a wake-up call to action. As a country, Nigeria - Africa's most populous nation and largest oil producer - is already experiencing ...
]]> https://www.ogel.org/journal-advance-publication-article.asp?key=769 Mon, 09 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0200 The Emergence of a New Latitude for Exploring Strategic Climate Change Litigation in Regulation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions in the Nigerian Oil and Gas Sector https://www.ogel.org/journal-advance-publication-article.asp?key=768 Peter Kayode Oniemola

Addressing the challenges of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the oil and gas sector in Nigeria necessitates the need to employ strategic climate change litigation to compel state authorities ...
]]> https://www.ogel.org/journal-advance-publication-article.asp?key=768 Fri, 06 Oct 2023 00:00:00 +0200 Now available in OGEL 3 (2023): Sustainable Pathways to Balancing Decarbonization in the Face of Fossil Energy Dependence, Nigeria as a Case Study https://www.ogel.org/journal-advance-publication-article.asp?key=766 Folarin Dimowo, Mobolaji Precious Ezekiel

As part of climate change mitigation measures, like several other countries, Nigeria is a signatory to both processes of the UNFCCC, and has shown commitment towards reducing its carbon emission ...
]]> https://www.ogel.org/journal-advance-publication-article.asp?key=766 Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0200 Individuals and NGOs vs Corporations in the Pursuit of Climate Accountability. In the Spotlight: The Italian Oil Major ENI https://www.ogel.org/journal-advance-publication-article.asp?key=765 Stanislava Nedeva

In May 2023, a lawsuit was filed against ENI by twelve Italian citizens from affected regions, Greenpeace Italy, and ReCommon. The plaintiffs in the lawsuit seek to recover past and potential future ...
]]> https://www.ogel.org/journal-advance-publication-article.asp?key=765 Fri, 01 Sep 2023 00:00:00 +0200 Advancing the Net Zero Transition: A Critical Review of the Laws on Decarbonisation of the Nigerian Gas Sector https://www.ogel.org/journal-advance-publication-article.asp?key=764 Uche Valentine Obi SAN

The use of gas in an unsustainable manner including through flaring has exacerbated the emission of greenhouse gases. Recent trends in energy transition including the international climate change ...
]]> https://www.ogel.org/journal-advance-publication-article.asp?key=764 Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0200 A Comparative Analysis of the Role of the Court in Adjudicating Climate Litigation by Holding the Government Accountable: Its Impact and the Future Direction of Climate Litigation at an International and Domestic Level https://www.ogel.org/journal-advance-publication-article.asp?key=763 King Men Teoh

Climate litigation and the role of courts is becoming increasingly important as there are more suits being filed in court by civil society organisations and individuals against their national governments. ...
]]> https://www.ogel.org/journal-advance-publication-article.asp?key=763 Tue, 15 Aug 2023 00:00:00 +0200 Chinese Energy Financing in the Western Balkans: From Coal Lender of Last Resort to 'Green Belt and Road'? https://www.ogel.org/journal-advance-publication-article.asp?key=761 Stephen Minas

Chinese financial institutions have in recent years become a major source of financing for energy infrastructure in the Western Balkans. This financing, delivered under the banner of President ...
]]> https://www.ogel.org/journal-advance-publication-article.asp?key=761 Fri, 28 Jul 2023 00:00:00 +0200