A series of natural gas discoveries over the past decade have brought attention to the Eastern Mediterranean despite complicated prospects for monetization. This briefing provides an overview of the EMGF, its geopolitical dimension and efforts to assess prospects for profitable gas exploitation.

The authors of this briefing discuss the role of extractives in addressing Ghana's fiscal situation. They analyze the measures the Ghanaian government has taken to address its underlying debt challenges and offer policy recommendations for debt management.

Corruption in the extractive industries is one of the biggest obstacles to natural resources contributing to sustainable development. This report identifies best practices in how EITI countries disclose corruption-related information.

 

As the world transitions from an energy system reliant on fossil fuels toward a cleaner mix with a higher prevalence of renewable sources, governments and national oil companies in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region must adapt to avoid economic disruption. 

This research compares the investment plans of national oil companies with the action needed to observe global climate change commitments. With the pace of energy transition uncertain, the authors of this report offer a warning to governments and state oil companies and urge them to re-examine their plans for a possible future without oil.

Esta investigación compara los planes de inversión de las empresas petroleras nacionales con la acción necesaria para cumplir los compromisos para combatir el cambio climático. Con el ritmo incierto de la transición energética, los autores del reporte dan una advertencia a los gobiernos y empresas petroleras estatales y les pide que examinen sus planes para un posible futuro sin petróleo.