The main objective of this paper is to examine the role of regulation by formal and organizational institutions in restructuring and development of competitive and secure gas supply markets. The discussion focuses on relevant experiences in the U.S. and the EU pertaining to the implementation of...

The main aim of this paper is to examine the instrumental or facilitative role of law and regulation in the development of energy markets (especially gas supply to electricity markets) by highlighting relevant issues from jurisdictions such as the US, EU and Nigeria. The discussion will be...

While the regulatory and institutional reforms in the Nigerian electricity sector, as envisaged under the National Electric Power Policy 2001 and the Nigerian Electric Power Sector Reform Act 2005, appear to be on a steady path, the reforms in the petroleum industry, as envisaged under the...

The process of regulating the flaring and venting of natural gas often creates an energy policy trilemma. One way of addressing the complexities created as a result is to consider the application of energy justice principles and industry best practices to resolve issues ex ante and ex post. This...