Case Studies
Projects undertaken by NEM Energy
Dubai-based Asharq Business Tv With Bloomberg
About the Work
Our CEO, Dr. Victoria R Nalule is a regular commentator and analyst on the International Energy Sector. In Dubai, NEM Energy CEO was hosted on Asharq Business TV.
She responded to comments by the Saudi Energy Minister, His Royal Highness Prince Abdulaziz, regarding OPEC acting pro-ac- tively in managing the global oil markets.
African Union Commission On Human & People’s Right
About the Work
https://achpr.au.int/en
Nem Energy Project:
Our CEO Dr. Victoria R Nalule, MCIArb was invited as an independent expert to contribute to the work of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights. Sharing a panel with distinguished Professors, she addressed key issues concerning Climate Change, Human Rights and Extractives. She used this opportunity to ask the African Union to consider embracing ‘Energy Progression’. She also spotlighted the need to analyse the current extractive agreement specifically the presence of stabilisation Clauses. She elaborated on the need for a new ‘Generation of Extractive Laws and Contracts’ that would ensure African countries benefit from critical minerals. Dr. Victoria R Nalule MCIArb also encouraged them to get all her books!
Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative | EITI
About the Work
https://eiti.org/
Name of Assignment: Global Study on Oil and Gas Contracts Transparency and the Energy Transition.
Month/Year: 2022-2023
Consultant: NEM Energy
Positions held: Energy Legal Consultant
Objective of the Study: The ongoing global transition to clean and low carbon energy sources is resulting in fundamental changes in the levels and modes of production, distribution, and commercialisation of extractive resources worldwide. As countries, businesses, and other stakeholders adopt policies and targets aimed at constraining investments and actions that contribute to the adverse effects of climate change, risk in the energy sector is on the rise. These include, financial, governance and social risks. Such risks affect different stakeholders, including host governments, energy investors and communities. For instance, financial risks negatively impact both host governments and energy investors, especially with constraints on oil and gas project financing. Social risks negatively impact both host governments and local communities. For instance, energy access and energy security social risks have not only led to the current global energy crisis, but have also prompted increased social protests throughout the globe as a result of the hike in oil and gas prices, which have in turn given rise to discon- tent in local communities. Consequently, this has exacerbated governance risks making it harder for countries to meet their net zero targets due to the need to invest in more fossil fuel projects as a way of addressing the energy security issues.
The 21st century dilemma therefore relates to how we can address climate change and at the same time tackle energy security challenges. Therefore, existing and new contractual arrangements in the oil and gas sector will need to respond to the challenges of the energy transition risks identified above. Whereas there are various issues associated with the energy transition, this report is focused on transparency. The primary focus of the study therefore, is to review and assess contracts and governance frameworks in countries that are implementing EITI to identify clauses that may constrain the pace and sustainability of the net-zero transition. This research is part of the efforts to strengthen the capacity of governments and citizens to align contractual stipulations with planned or ongoing reforms on energy transition in their country.
The scope of this study therefore is to:
Conduct a high-level review of oil and gas contracts published under the disclosure requirements of the 2019 EITI Standard, as well as model contracts, to determine a typology of contractual provisions that are ‘climate relevant’.
Conduct country-level analysis of the potential impacts of such contractual provisions, in terms of their economic impacts, their impacts on domestic energy and climate policy, and any legal risks they present related to stranded assets or bankruptcies.
Set out recommendations for EITI implementing countries, including technical recommendations for how contracts can be drafted and/or amended to reduce risks and enhance resilience, and policy recommendations for how EITI multi-stakeholder groups (MSGs) and civil society actors can monitor contracts and engage govern ment and industry in them.
An Assessment of Morocco Mining Laws & Policies & their Alignment with the African Mining Vision
About the Work
NEM Energy provided consultancy services for the assessment of the governance approaches and initiatives of the Mining sector of Morocco. This assessment is focused on the field of sustainable management of mineral resources and their alignment with the principles of the African Mining Vision (AMV).
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African Union & The African Minerals Development Center (Amde): Morocco
An Assessment of Zambia Mining Laws & Policies& their alignment with the African Mining Vision
About the Work
NEM Energy provided consultancy services for the assessment of the governance approaches and initiatives of the Zambian Mining sector. This assessment is focused on the field of sustainable management of mineral resources and their alignment with the principles of the African Mining Vision (AMV).
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African Union & The African Minerals Development Center (Amde): Zambia
Completion Date
December 2023
Global Study on Oil & Gas Contracts Transparency & the Energy Transition
About the Work
Extractives Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI) International Secretariat
This study was produced by NEM Energy. It assesses how contractual provisions are responding to, or reflecting energy transition scenarios, and highlights areas, to be included or strengthened that will be beneficial for all energy stakeholders. The objectives of this study therefore are to:
1) Increase stakeholder understanding of how contract transparency can advance understanding of opportunities and risks related to a country’s energy transition policies and exposure to climate-related risks;
2). Strengthen government and civil society capacity to analyse and understand contractual stipulations and the potential economic, energy and climate security, and legal risks they present;
3). Increase the capacity of civil society actors to monitor contracts and contractual amendments and engage government and industry to ensure these align with energy transition policies.
2020
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Extractives Industry Transparency Initiative | (EITI) International Secretariat
Completion Date
2020
Peer review of the Namibian petroleum (Exploration and production) Bill
About the Work
NEM Energy team of experts on the invitation of the Ministry of Energy, Peer Reviewed the Namibian Petroleum (Exploration and Production) Bill; and offered expert advise on the best way to regulate the petroleum sector in this energy transition era.
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Client
Government of Namibia
Completion Date
September 2020
Executive Training on Climate change and Extractives
About the Work
Developing and delivering a tailored training for the officials of Greenwatch with respect to striking a balance between climate change efforts and extractives development.
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Client
African Union & The African Minerals Development Center (Amde): Zambia
Completion Date
June 2021
Training and Capacity Building in Extractives
About the Work
Developing and delivering a tailored training for the officials of Uganda Revenue Authority with respect to taxation and regulation of the extractive industries.
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Client
Uganda Revenue Authority
Completion Date
2020
Review of the 2020 Draft Ethekwini Energy Policy
About the Work
NEM Energy was involved in this assignment which involved reviewing and contributing to the 2020 Draft Ethekwini Energy Policy. This involved expert contribution to the current energy security issues in South Africa. NEM Energy also advised the Municipality on the best way to balance the development of both fossil fuels and renewable energy in South Africa. The comments and extensive reviews were well received by the clients who in return offered good recommendation letters of our services.
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South Africa
Completed Date
2020
Projects
Light University of Bujumbura, Burundi
About the Work
At NEM Energy we continue to build our capacity in the Republic of Burundi. We offer executive training and short courses in oil, gas, energy transitions, climate change, renewable energy and the mining sector. Click on the link to the energy and mining courses offered.
Reviewing the Ethiopian Petroleum Resource Development Draft Policy
About the Work
In 2020, NEM CEO, Dr Victoria Nalule led a team of energy experts in reviewing the Ethiopian Petroleum Resource Development Draft Policy of August 2020; she also led a team of mining experts in reviewing the Ethiopian Draft Mineral Resources Development Policy of October 2020
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Reviewing the Ethiopian Petroleum Resource Development Draft Policy
Client
Government of Ethiopia
Completed Date
2020
Manager
Dr. Victoria Nalule
Analysis of the South African Energy laws
About the Work
In 2020, NEM CEO, Dr Victoria Nalule led a team of energy experts to review and make extensive comments on the South African Draft Upstream Petroleum Development Bill, 2019. The team later presented the comments to the policymakers in South Africa and offered valuable advice.
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Analysis of the Namibian Petroleum Bill
Client
Government of Namibia
Completed Date
2020
Manager
Dr. Victoria Nalule
Analysis of the Namibian Petroleum Bill
About the Work
In 2020, the CEO of NEM, Dr Victoria Nalule was directly invited by the Ministry of Energy of Namibia to review the Petroleum Bill of the country. She offered extensive reviews and comments and advised the government on the best practices to consider in the energy sector
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Analysis of the Namibian Petroleum Bill
Client
Government of Namibia
Completed Date
2020
Manager
Dr. Victoria Nalule
Analysis of the Ugandan Climate Change Policy
About the Work
The goal of the National Climate Change Policy (NCCP) is to ensure a harmonised and coordinated approach towards a climate-resilient and low-carbon development path for sustainable development in Uganda. The overarching objective of the policy is to ensure that all stakeholders address climate change impacts and their causes through appropriate measures while promoting sustainable development and a green economy.
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Analysis of the Ugandan Climate Change Policy
Completed Date
2020
Manager
Dr. Victoria Nalule
Donation: Office of the Prime Minister of Uganda
About the Work
NEM Energy had a meeting with the Prime Minister of Uganda, and donated 12,000kg of Maize flour to the people of Karamoja to address the famine in the region. Nalule Energy & Minerals Consultancy (NEM) is committed to reaching out to those in need. Our team consists of leading global energy & mining experts who have jointly authored over 30 leading books, over 200 journal articles, over 300 media appearances/conferences. It’s a great honour to work and lead such an empowered team!
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Donation: Office of the Prime Minister of Uganda
Completed Date
2022
Manager
Dr. Victoria Nalule
African Energy & Minerals Management Initiative
About the Work
NEM Energy supports and sponsors the AEMI Energy/ Mining Mentorship Program. Do you want to be mentored? Then register at, https://lnkd.in/eufmQA3a. Organised by the African Energy and Mining Management Initiative (AEMI) and supported by Nalule Energy & Minerals Consultants (NEM Energy)
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AEMI Energy/ Mining Mentorship Program
Completed Date
Ongoing
Manager
Dr. Victoria Nalule
Executive training at Uganda Revenue Authority
About the Work
In 2020, NEM, represented by Dr Victoria Nalule, conducted executive tailored training to the officials at the URA. The executive training focused on Artisanal and Small-Scale Mining; formalisation of ASM and other governance issues.
Project information
Client
Government of Uganda
Completed Date
2020
Manager
Dr. Victoria Nalule
Reviewing Power and Mining Manuals
About the Work
In 2019, NEM CEO, Dr Victoria Nalule, led a team of energy experts in reviewing the Power and Mining Manuals of the ALSF Academy.
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Client
AFRICAN LEGAL SUPPORT FACILITY – (UNDER THE AFRICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK)
Completed Date
20 – 04 – 2022
Manager
Dr. Victoria Nalule
African Union Commission on Human and People’s Rights
About the Work
Our CEO Dr Victoria R Nalule, MCIArb was invited as an Independent Expert to contribute to the work of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights. Sharing a panel with distinguished Professors, she addressed the key issues concerning Climate Change, Human Rights and Extractives. She used this opportunity to ask the African Union to consider embracing ‘Energy Progression’. She also spotlighted the need to analyse the current extractive agreements specifically the presence of stabilisation Clauses. She elaborated on the need for the new ‘Generation of Extractive Laws and Contracts’ that can ensure that African countries benefit from Critical Minerals. Dr Victoria R Nalule, MCIArb also encouraged them to get all her books! us!
Project information
Client
African Commission on Human and Peoples’ Rights
Completed Date
20 – 04 – 2022
Manager
Dr. Victoria Nalule
