May 2022 News and Analysis from NRGI
Highlights
Europe’s Demand for Africa’s Gas: Toward More Responsible Engagement in a Just Energy Transition
The Ukraine invasion has forced Europe to look further afield for natural gas. Against the backdrop of a quickening energy transition, EU officials should clarify their needs to the African producers eager to supply it.
War in Ukraine: Strategic Challenges for Extractives Governance in Latin America
NRGI’s Latin America experts examine how the war in Ukraine has complicated international trade, deepened inflation in the region and driven commodity prices higher. (Also available in Spanish.)
EU Must Put Oil, Gas, and Mining Companies in the Spotlight
Oil, gas and mining operations present major risks and need stricter controls, write Elisa Peter and NRGI's Robert Pitman. European Union lawmakers now have a chance to mitigate the dangers posed by extractives. (Also available in French; read the related briefing.)
From the Inside Out: Stepping up on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
Recognizing that the extractive industries are inextricably linked with the colonial past and the resulting inequities, NRGI is integrating a diversity, equity and inclusion lens in its approach. (Also available in Arabic, French and Spanish.)
National Oil Company Database Update: How Did NOCs Respond to the 2020 Price Decline?
NRGI has published the latest update of the National Oil Company Database, a free site that provides standardized and contextualized data on 71 national oil companies, covering production, revenues and spending. This post explores emerging trends in the data.
Publications
Mongolia’s State-Owned Mining Enterprises: A Deeper Look Into Glass Accounts Data
Mongolia’s Glass Accounts Law offers unprecedented access to information on the finances and operations of state-owned companies. In this briefing, NRGI's Dorjdari Namkhaijantsan examines reporting by key mining enterprises, finding that many prominent companies still do not report. (Also available in Mongolian.)
NRGI Impact: Laying Foundations for Civic Engagement and Government Accountability in Guinea (2011-2020)
Since 2011, NRGI has worked with civil society organizations, officials and parliamentarians in Guinea to advance transparency, reform efforts and government accountability, as well as establish funds for mining-affected communities.
Videos
How the West Is Fueling Russia’s War on Ukraine
NRGI's Alexandra Gillies comments on oil politics, kleptocracy and the war in Ukraine in this VICE News documentary.
World Bank Webinar: Resource-Backed Lending and Debt Transparency
NRGI's Hervé Lado explored Guinea's bauxite deal with China at a World Bank debt managers' webinar on resource-backed loans and debt transparency. Hear his comments beginning at 38m35s.
Podcast: UNDP Lebanon's Energy Espresso
All eight episodes of UNDP Lebanon's Energy Espresso podcast are now available. NRGI's Laury Haytayan hosts the solution-oriented series that explores questions about the status and future of energy in Lebanon and how renewable energy can support the energy transition.
المجتمع المدني بڨفصة يقدم بدائل تنموية جديدة في إطار تشاركي لتجاوز أزمة الفسفاط
The phosphate sector is one of the pillars of Tunisia's economy and central to the economy of the Gafsa region. In this Arabic-language documentary, experts from NRGI and local civil society present “Gafsa's Vision 2050," a strategic initiative created in response to increasing local demands for development. (With English subtitles.)
NRGI in the news and on the web
Glencore Pleads Guilty to Decade of Bribery and Manipulation
Bloomberg
Glencore to plead guilty to bribery charges and pay $1.5bn penalty
Financial Times
Glencore Says Bribery Days Are Over. Now It Has to Prove It
Bloomberg
Vos questions d'actualité: Accord gazier avec le Sénégal (à 17 m 27 s)
Radio France Internationale
[Video] OECD Forum on Responsible Mineral Supply Chains: Spotlight on Critical Minerals, Feat. NRGI's Alexandra Gillies (beginning 1h 20m)
OECD
Strengthening governance of critical minerals
Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative
Extractive Industries and Civic Space. Outcome Paper: Interactive Discussion Series
International Center for Not-for-Profit Law
Despite U.S. sanctions, oil traders help Russian oil reach global markets
National Public Radio
Transferred Emissions: How Risks in Oil and Gas M&A Could Hamper the Energy Transition
EDF+Business | Environmental Defense Fund
Ghana: Let's Amend Minerals, Mining Act to Enhance Accountability, Transparency - Josef Froko
Ghanaian Times
Consider climate change in formulating mining contracts, NRGI advocates
NorvanReports (Ghana)
Ghana: Development agreements with mining firms hurting earnings from royalties, corporate tax
NorvanReports (Ghana)
Emotions don’t win globally when it comes to energy transition – NRGI West African Manager
MyJoy (Ghana)
Lawmakers should demand transparency in NNPC deals
Punch (Nigeria)
Community development agreements to be inked in new mining guidelines
Business & Financial Times (Ghana)
State could lose billions collateralising mineral royalties – CSOs
Business & Financial Times (Ghana)
Gov’t must be realistic about energy transition -Industry watchers
Business & Financial Times (Ghana)
RDC: défis pour la transition énergétique du secteur minier
La Guardia (DRC)