Berkeley Legal delivers sector-focused legal counsel to upstream, midstream, and downstream operators, as well as project developers and financiers across Nigeria's oil, gas, and energy sectors. Our energy practice is built on deep familiarity with the Petroleum Industry Act 2021 (PIA), the roles of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), and the commercial realities of operating in Nigeria's energy market.
Upstream Advisory
We advise on petroleum exploration licences, oil mining leases, production sharing contracts, and farm-in/farm-out transactions. Our team supports clients through NUPRC approval processes and negotiates joint operating agreements, unitisation agreements, and decommissioning arrangements.
Midstream & Downstream
We assist clients in obtaining the full suite of NMDPRA licences — from gas processing and pipeline transportation to petroleum products distribution and retail gas supply. We advise on gas commercialisation, LNG offtake structures, and domestic gas supply obligations.
Project Finance & Infrastructure
Large energy infrastructure projects require sophisticated financing structures. We act for lenders, sponsors, and EPC contractors on project finance transactions, covering security packages, intercreditor arrangements, and government support instruments.
Renewables & Energy Transition
As Nigeria diversifies its energy mix, we advise developers and investors on solar, wind, and mini-grid projects — including regulatory approvals, power purchase agreements, and NERC licensing under the Electric Power Sector Reform Act.
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