Green hydrogen is often hailed as a critical part of the low-carbon energy future – and Africa as the continent where that future will be realised. But while the opportunity for Africa is clear, the task of maximising its...more
The road to decarbonisation -
From the copper belts of Zambia and the lithium and cobalt deposits in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to the manganese mines in Gabon, the African continent holds much of the promise...more
2/6/2024
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As the world focuses on energy transition and decarbonisation, there is clearly no shortage of bold ambition on the part of many African governments to play a key role in global efforts to tackle climate change. Meanwhile,...more
11/27/2023
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Concluding our series on COP27, Tim Scales, head of A&O’s Africa Group and Co-Head of the Global Projects Practice, calls for a pragmatic approach, recognising that, vital though energy transition is, it will not happen...more
Renewable energy and market reforms are helping to take the pressure off South Africa’s broken electricity system. But as Alessandra Pardini and Alexandra Clüver, partners in A&O’s Johannesburg office, tell Head of the Africa...more
Covid-19, market volatility, disrupted supply chains and the war in Ukraine have all had an impact on the financing and roll out of renewable energy projects in North Africa. But as Tim Scales, Head of the Africa Group and...more
Some believe Africa must choose whether development or energy transition should come first. But as Guled Yusuf, an Arbitration partner working extensively in Africa, tells Tim Scales, Head of the Africa Group and Co-Head of...more
With Egypt hosting COP27, the UN’s latest annual climate conference, what are the challenges and opportunities for Africa in tackling climate change? Tim Scales, Head of the Africa Group and Co-Head of the Global Projects...more
In the difficult years since the global financial crisis, attitudes to investing in Africa have evolved significantly, particularly in key sectors such as energy and infrastructure. While political and regulatory risks remain...more