Algeria, the largest oil and gas producer in North Africa, is heavily dependent on hydrocarbons for exports and government revenues. It's crucial that government officials and managers of state oil company Sonatrach heed global shifts. 

The current coronavirus pandemic and the ever-present corruption risks reinforce the need for transparency in commodity trading. Ghana, as an oil producer, has modeled some commodity trading transparency practices; countries such as the U.K. and Switzerland, home to trading companies, should act too.

 

The survey-based rankings place NRGI alongside many of the institutions with which it proudly partners both globally and in specific focus countries.

Women make up only 22 percent of the oil and gas workforce and 14 percent of the industrial mining workforce. This post explores the history of legal restrictions on women’s work and the implications of prohibitions.

NRGI's interim president and CEO details how the organization will use its expertise to help resource-rich countries navigate the challenges of the global pandemic and the accelerating climate crisis in 2021.

L'exploitation minière et pétrolière représente un enjeu stratégique, mais elle est trop souvent source de désastres sociaux et environnementaux. Mieux encadrée, mieux contrôlée, elle peut au contraire devenir une source de prospérité pour les populations d’un pays. A condition de mettre en place une bonne méthodologie de suivi des engagements pris par l’Etat et les entreprises extractives : c’est l’objet de la présente vidéo.

The New Producers Group--a network of officials from countries newly producing oil and gas or exploring production--has launched a new website to facilitate knowledge sharing among members.

The natural resource governance field needs revamped strategies and new methods that are more effective in promoting resilience and a sustainable energy future. Investors and international financial institutions are a priority audience for lessons learned and anticipated transitions ahead.