In a volatile, ever-changing environment, the Energy and Natural Resources sector continues to offer exciting opportunities and challenges. The introduction of new technology is transforming all sectors globally and the Energy sector is not left out. The introduction of newer forms of energy and the regulatory landscape presents evolving issues that need to be handled.

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We have a team of lawyers dedicated to providing cutting-edge services to our clients in the Energy sector of the Nigerian economy. Our clients demand innovative, custom-tailored legal solutions to their issues, which requires a thorough understanding of the legal and commercial aspects of the sector within the Nigerian jurisdiction and sister jurisdictions where they operate.

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Hermon’s Energy and Natural Resources Practice Division is well-positioned and occupies a pre-eminent position in providing legal support to suppliers, investors both private and public, lenders, insurance companies, government agencies both domestic and foreign, developers and landowners, as well as generators on all aspects of the transition to net zero and renewable energy and low-carbon projects. We provide advice on all aspects of renewable energy projects: solar, hydro, power plants, community renewable energy projects and energy from waste projects. Addressing the challenges within the power sectors in Nigeria requires a multi-faceted approach, and transition to renewable energy provides a sustainable solution and a catalyst to economic development.

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We at Hermon have acted as Solicitors and Advisers to big players in the Oil and Gas Industry, including the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd), Nigerian Petroleum Development Company (NPDC), Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Nigerian Maritime Administration and Safety Agency (NIMASA), Rain Oil Limited, and Eterna Plc.

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Hermon’s clients seek our Energy & Natural Resources practice expertise in different aspects of natural resources and energy law, alongside related matters. These include:

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• Energy Advisory

• Contract Negotiation and Drafting

• Obtaining Consent, Approvals and Licenses

• Joint Ventures and Project Development

• Environmental Law and Compliance

• Carbon Credit Market Consulting

• Regulatory Compliance and Regulatory Filings

• Energy Disputes Resolution (Litigation and ADR)

• Community Relations between Companies and Host Communities