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Energy arbitration in Africa: Potential sources of energy and natural resources disputes
As the energy transition in Africa ramps up, and concerted efforts are made to expand capacity across the continent through new renewable projects, there is likely to be a corresponding increase in disputes, anticipated to be primarily resolved through arbitration. The protean regulatory environment, the pace of development required, the variety and number of stakeholders, supply chain complexity and the deployment of new technologies within aging infrastructure all create fertile conditions for disputes.