Case Details

Zenith Energy Africa Ltd., Zenith Overseas Assets Ltd. and Compagnie du Désert Ltd. v. Republic of Tunisia (ICSID Case No. ARB/23/18)

Subject of Dispute:

Oil concessions
Economic Sector:

Oil, Gas & Mining
Instrument(s) Invoked:

BIT United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland - Tunisia 1989
Applicable Rules:

ICSID Convention - Arbitration Rules

(a) Original Proceeding

Claimant(s)/Nationality(ies):

Zenith Energy Africa Ltd. (British), Zenith Overseas Assets Ltd. (British), Compagnie du Désert Ltd. (British)
Date Registered:

June 5, 2023

Party Representatives

Respondent(s):

Direction Générale du Contentieux de l’Etat, Tunis, Tunisia
Ministère de l’Industrie, des Mines et de l’Energie, Tunis, Tunisia
Status of Proceeding:

Pending
Latest Development:

September 7, 2023 - Following appointment by the Respondent, Nassib G. Ziadé (Chilean/Lebanese) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.

No References Available.

(a) Original Proceeding

Date	Development
June 5, 2023	The Secretary-General registers a request for the institution of arbitration proceedings.
August 15, 2023	Following appointment by the Claimants, Henri C. Alvarez (Canadian) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.
September 7, 2023	Following appointment by the Respondent, Nassib G. Ziadé (Chilean/Lebanese) accepts his appointment as arbitrator.