--- title: Afriwise Blog | Energy & Natural Resources (4) description: Energy & Natural Resources | (4) --- [![Afriwise](https://insights.afriwise.com/hubfs/Logos/Afriwise/Afriwise%20logo.svg)](https://afriwise.com/) - [Products](https://afriwise.com/law-products-africa/) - [Countries](https://afriwise.com/countries-covered/) - [About Afriwise](https://afriwise.com/about-afriwise/) - [Contact](https://afriwise.com/contact/) - [News](https://news.afriwise.com/) - [Insights](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog) [Schedule a demo](https://afriwise.com/contact/) [Log in](https://afriwise.com/login/) - [Products](https://afriwise.com/law-products-africa/) - [Countries](https://afriwise.com/countries-covered/) - [Solutions](https://afriwise.com/solutions/) - [About Afriwise](https://afriwise.com/about-afriwise/) - Insights - [Contact](https://afriwise.com/contact/) - [News](https://news.afriwise.com/) [Schedule a demo](https://afriwise.com/contact/) [Log in](https://afriwise.com/login/) # Welcome to Africa’s legal blog Never miss a beat on Africa's legal and regulatory landscape. - [Legislation (287)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/legislation) - [South Africa (227)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/south-africa) - [Nigeria (157)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/nigeria) - [Kenya (151)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/kenya) - [Financial Services (128)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/financial-services) - [ICT (106)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/ict) - [Tanzania (102)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/tanzania) - [Regulation (87)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/regulation) - [Corporate Commercial (84)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/corporate-commercial) - [Tax (84)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/tax) - [Case discussion (78)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/case-discussion) - [Uganda (66)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/uganda) - [Intellectual Property (58)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/intellectual-property) - [Energy & Natural Resources (57)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/energy-natural-resources) - [Ghana (55)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/ghana) - [Employment and labour (52)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/employment-and-labour) - [Data Protection (49)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/data-protection) - [Mozambique (49)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/mozambique) - [Commercial Crime (48)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/commercial-crime) - [Competition/Antitrust (48)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/competition-antitrust) - [Dispute Resolution (47)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/dispute-resolution) - [Mauritius (46)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/mauritius) - [Environment (44)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/environment) - [Zambia (38)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/zambia) - [Projects and Procurement (26)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/projects-and-procurement) [Ghana](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/ghana) [Energy & Natural Resources](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/energy-natural-resources) [Local Content](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/local-content) [ENSafrica](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/ensafrica) ## [Unlocking opportunities: Expanding Ghanaian presence in the petroleum industry](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/unlocking-opportunities-expanding-ghanaian-presence-in-the-petroleum-industry) Since the discovery of oil in commercial quantities in 2007, Ghana's petroleum industry has witnessed remarkable growth. In an effort to foster the development of the indigenous market, the Ministry of Energy introduced policies to take advantage of this growth. How.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/unlocking-opportunities-expanding-ghanaian-presence-in-the-petroleum-industry) [Nigeria](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/nigeria) [Consumer Protection](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/consumer-protection) [Energy & Natural Resources](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/energy-natural-resources) [Pavestones](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/pavestones) ## [Regulatory update: Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission Customer Protection Regulations](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/regulatory-update-nigerian-electricity-regulatory-commission-customer-protection-regulations) Reliable access to electricity is vital for the development and progress of any nation. Nigeria has grappled with a persistent problem of irregular power supply and arbitrary disconnection of electricity services to consumers. This has not only posed hardship for consumer.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/regulatory-update-nigerian-electricity-regulatory-commission-customer-protection-regulations) [Nigeria](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/nigeria) [Energy & Natural Resources](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/energy-natural-resources) [Electricity](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/electricity) [Banwo & Ighodalo](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/banwo-ighodalo) ## [The Constitutional Amendment Heralding The Decentralization Of The Nigerian Electricity Supply Industry (“NESI”)](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/the-constitutional-amendment-heralding-the-decentralization-of-the-nigerian-electricity-supply-industry-nesi) On March 17, 2023, an Act to alter certain provisions of the 1999 Constitution of the Federal Republic of Nigeria (the “1999 Constitution”), to allow constituent states within the Nigerian federation (the “States”) to generate, transmit, and distribute electricity in area.. 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[Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/namibias-petroleum-industry-heats-up-with-new-oil-discovery-and-investment-opportunities) [Energy](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/energy) [South Africa](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/south-africa) [Energy & Natural Resources](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/energy-natural-resources) [CMS](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/cms) ## [Ambitious projects are under way to produce green hydrogen in South Africa](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/ambitious-projects-are-under-way-to-produce-green-hydrogen-in-south-africa) In recognition of the global proliferation of sustainable energy, and considering COP27 and SA’s international law obligations under the Paris Agreement, the country is strengthening its contributions and efforts towards climate change mitigation. 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[Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/zambias-mining-sector-anticipated-regulatory-and-institutional-reforms-following-the-launch-of-new-mining-policy) [Kenya](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/kenya) [Environment](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/environment) [Energy & Natural Resources](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/energy-natural-resources) [Transport Infrastructure](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/transport-infrastructure) [MMAN Advocates](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/mman-advocates) ## [Electric Mobility in Kenya: an overview of regulatory and legal considerations](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/electric-mobility-in-kenya-an-overview-of-regulatory-and-legal-considerations) Electric Mobility means the use of electric power sources to power transport infrastructure. Global calls for action to address the adverse effects of climate change and increased awareness of sustainability issues have contributed significantly to the development and ado.. [Read More](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/electric-mobility-in-kenya-an-overview-of-regulatory-and-legal-considerations) [South Africa](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/south-africa) [Energy & Natural Resources](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/energy-natural-resources) [Case discussion](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/tag/case-discussion) [Webber Wentzel](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/author/webber-wentzel) ## [SCA hands down important judgment for the mining industry](https://insights.afriwise.com/blog/sca-hands-down-important-judgment-for-the-mining-industry) ​​​​​​​​In a judgment handed down by the SCA on 18 November 2022, several key South African mining and mineral law principles were enforced. The SCA also emphasised points that a mining rights applicant should keep in mind. 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