B25 · Rwanda, DR Congo
Review and revision of mandatory prescriptions for Lake Kivu methane gas exploitation
- Period
- May 2019 – Feb 2020
- Client
- Energy Development Corporation Limited (EDCL), Rwanda
- AESG's role
- Co-lead company
- Where
- Rwanda, DR Congo
Comprehensive evaluation including SWOT analysis of the existing Mandatory Prescriptions governing Lake Kivu methane extraction, to establish where structure and content needed revision for optimal harvesting of the lake acceptable to all stakeholders; proposing wording changes to make requirements achievable for the broader community of lake users; harmonising diverging positions; considering translation into a legally functional instrument; and identifying enforcement risks with mitigation measures.