Petroleum, Energy Transition and Law (Routledge Research in Energy Law and Regulation)

Oniemola, Peter Kayode

ISBN 10: 1032969261 / ISBN 13: 9781032969268

Published by Routledge, 2026

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Petroleum, Energy Transition and Law (Routledge Research in Energy Law and Regulation)
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2026
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1032969261
• ISBN 13: 9781032969268
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: New

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Synopsis

This book examines the future of petroleum exploration and production in the Middle East and Africa within the context of the global transition to alternative energy sources.

The Middle Eastern and African countries possess abundant petroleum resources, serving as significant source of foreign exchange and domestic energy supply. However, the growing global call for net zero emissions, aimed at reducing greenhouse gas emissions and addressing climate change, presents major challenges for countries in these regions. Due to their heavy reliance on oil and gas, Middle Eastern and African countries find themselves at a critical juncture, with the likelihood of serious negative economic and social impacts. This necessitates the implementation of domestic legal measures and the adoption of a stance in international discussions on net zero emissions. This book analyses the legal issues and implications of the energy transition for petroleum exploration and production in the Middle East and Africa, as well as the need for domestic laws to be revisited and prepared for managing the challenges that may arise from decarbonisation.

The book will be of interest to researchers and practitioners in the field of energy law, climate law and energy geopolitics.

About the Author

Peter Kayode Oniemola is a Reader (Associate Professor), Faculty of Law, University of Ibadan, Nigeria. He has a Bachelor of Laws (University of Ilorin, Nigeria). Peter has a Master of Laws (University of Ibadan) and a PhD in Law (University of Aberdeen, United Kingdom). Peter was a McArthur Scholar at the Faculty of Law, University of Ibadan. Peter was a Petroleum Technology Development Fund Scholar at the University of Aberdeen. He was a consultant to the Legal and Regulatory Subcommittee, Nigerian Oil and Gas Reform Implementation Committee. He has accumulated experience advising government agencies and the private sector on energy-related issues.