Energy Security
Uganda’s Oil: Despite Progress in Resolving Disputes, Tensions Continue to Escalate
- Wednesday, 15 May 2013
A decision to build an oil refinery is a positive step in several disputes between foreign oil companies and the government of Uganda; however, rising social tensions threaten to delay timely commercial oil production.
Zimbabwe’s Upcoming Elections and their Potential Impact on the Mining Industry
- Wednesday, 01 May 2013
As Zimbabwe’s elections loom, its government considers imposing new taxes, including a tax on mining companies, to finance the poll. There are also concerns over a potential amendment to the indigenous laws. Although the latter is unlikely to be passed, the mining and resources sector is likely to face a period of uncertainty.
Protests Give Stark Reminders of Challenges to Investing in Mozambique
- Wednesday, 24 April 2013
A recent protest that blocked access to a coal mine in the north-western Tete Province has highlighted a primary challenge that foreign companies face, that of managing and satisfying expectations amongst civil society.
Ethiopia’s Potential to Continue East Africa’s Energy Surge
- Wednesday, 17 April 2013
Joint reports from energy consulting firm Senergy and oil and gas exploration and production company SouthWest Energy, have identified Ethiopia as the newest potential energy hotspot in East Africa, with up to an estimated three billion barrels of oil in the Gambella and Jijiga basins. The region has remained largely unexplored, due to a long history of coups and civil wars.
Fears of Instability as Tensions Escalate in Central Mozambique
- Wednesday, 10 April 2013
Mozambique's President Armando Guebuza has warned that the country’s armed forces are prepared to respond to a series of attacks by militia sympathetic to the country’s main opposition party, the Mozambican National Resistance (RENAMO).
Malawi Reiterates Call to take Tanzania to Court over Lake Malawi Dispute
- Wednesday, 03 April 2013
President Joyce Banda of Malawi has indicated that mediation is no longer a possibility in resolving its border dispute with Tanzania, after the latest attempts of mediation between the two countries broke down. The Malawian president has now indicated that she views an official court ruling as the only way forward.
New Perth Wave Energy Project Begins
- Wednesday, 27 March 2013
The Perth Wave Energy Project is ready to begin construction next month at the HMAS Stirling Naval Base and will become the world’s first functioning CETO Wave Energy System.
Tensions Continue between Japan and China over Disputed Islands
- Wednesday, 06 February 2013
The possibility of conflict remains, although the catastrophic damage it would do to both economies makes it unlikely.
Mali: Short-Term Victory, Long-Term Concern
- Wednesday, 30 January 2013
There are no immediate solutions to Mali’s long-term problems despite the success of current military operations.
Construction Begins on South Stream Pipeline
- Wednesday, 12 December 2012
Construction of the South Stream gas pipeline began on 7 December, yet like many developments in the Russian energy sector the project has its complexities.