Tanzania's proposed Petroleum Act 2015 introduces key changes to the Petroleum Exploration and Production Act 1980 and the Petroleum Act 2008.

This year's Energy & Natural Resources Special Report, along with a cover story compiling thoughts from Clyde & Co. lawyers, features full articles from Wong & Partners and DK & Situmorang Lawyers in pieces entitled 'Overview of the Malaysian PPP framework' and 'The 35,000 MW programme: overview of the programme's structures, challenges and mitigation', respectively.

Morocco's draft reform bill contains a number of measures designed to bring new life to the mining industry and attract investment.

While Canada does not currently have a reporting regime for payments to governments, a process is underway to ensure that a regime is implemented in the near future.

The Indonesian Government appears to be getting serious about stripping local authorities of the power to issue mining licenses.

Including: Long-term infrastructure bonds;Smart cities mission and urban rejuvenation scheme; Railways to e-auction re-development of stations; New hybrid annuity model of PPP for the road sector; Shell set for global acquisition of BG; and IFC signs master co-operation agreement with Indian renewable agency

Summary of the latest industry developments, as well as the country’s political developments, with a special focus on the Ministry of Energy and Minerals (MEM)

Highlights on the ongoing and upcoming industry developments with focus on the transition of the energy sector since the introduction of the Big Results Now! campaign

Overview of the mineral rights available in Tanzania, with specific focus on the various categories of mineral rights

Insights into the proposed New Land Bill, recent Supreme Court judgment on the principle of the arbitration agreement, proposed enhancement of the pecuniary jurisdiction of the District Courts of Delhi and other legal updates

With oil prices at their lowest for over five years, E&P companies and the governments of the countries where they conduct their exploration and production activities are now assessing their options.

Are there any legal concerns with tankers being used for floating storage?

Amidst the oil & gas layoffs, the industry has to ensure that it has the manpower skills in place to respond to demand when oil prices recover.

While many companies can weather the oil price slide and volatility, some industry players face a real risk of insolvency.

The sharp fall in oil prices amid deteriorating sentiment over the global economy has made investors weary of investing in other commodities.