Publications & Resources

Nigeria stands at a pivotal point in its energy transition. Despite holding some of Africa’s largest natural gas reserves and generating nearly 70% of its power from gas, over half of Nigerians…

The note is designed as an advocacy tool to support civil society organisations (CSOs) working with communities affected by energy projects in Kenya, strengthening their capacity to engage in and negotiate project…

Tanzania is embarking on an energy transition journey that aims to scale up renewable energy deployment as a means to drive sustainable development and expand energy access. This report outlines the approach…

The study systematically examines Ethiopia’s current energy law, policy, regulatory and institutional frameworks, analyse the energy mix composition and fossil fuel expansion proposals, and identify the policy, legislative, regulatory and institutional gaps…

This Report sets out a comprehensive approach to analysing Uganda’s energy law, policy, regulatory, and institutional frameworks to identify gaps that hinder renewable energy deployment. It includes an assessment of the current…

The study aims to assess the governance structures of African power pools and how they operate in practice, with a focus on identifying opportunities for civil society organisations (CSOs) to engage more…

Based on a review of the current policy and regulatory framework, this report identifies the need for revision of the existing 2018 national energy policy as a matter of priority. It also…

The model electricity law in Nigeria seeks to decentralize and strengthen the governance of the electricity sector by empowering states to establish and regulate their own electricity markets. It provides a legal…

The report proposes a model framework for state-level electricity markets in Nigeria (focused on Rivers, Cross River, and Akwa Ibom) to improve access to affordable, reliable, and clean energy. It outlines how…

The report serves as a strategic guide for drafting state-level electricity laws in the Niger Delta, outlining the objectives such laws should achieve within the specific context of Nigeria’s evolving electricity sector.…

This report provides a legal and policy roadmap for reforming Nigeria’s electricity sector by analysing the implications of the 2023 Constitutional Amendment and the Electricity Act 2023 on market structure and governance.…

The briefing note explores the growing demand for transition minerals in the clean energy shift and the associated environmental and human rights risks, particularly in Africa. It reviews existing international standards and…

The report argues that Nigeria’s 2023 constitutional and electricity law reforms give states a key role in fixing the country’s long-standing energy crisis by creating modern, competitive electricity markets. It recommends state…