Natural Resources
Small in size yet rich in geological endowment, Albania boasts significant natural-resource assets including on- and offshore petroleum, natural-gas deposits, coal reserves and a diverse spectrum of metals, most notably, chromite, where the country holds the top ranking in Europe. Frost & Fire Consulting’s partners bring demonstrated experience across this sector. For a further macro-view on Albania’s natural-resources framework, consult the World Bank’s Albania Natural Resources overview. Explore our service portfolio to understand how we support stakeholders across multiple industries.
For more information on Albania’s natural resources, see World Bank – Albania Natural Resources.
Explore our expertise in other services to see how we support diverse sectors.
Petroleum
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We provide expert, legal and commercial advisory services, to the oil and gas sector, including:
- Drafting legislation for drilling, production and refining operations.
- Negotiating concession agreements and overseeing issuance of major oil- and gas-field licenses.
- Designing tax regimes for the oil-refining industry.
- Managing licensing processes for operating companies and private terminal hydrocarbon storage facilities, including the establishment of terminal tax models.
This is foundational for investors and service providers seeking to navigate Albania’s petroleum sector.
Mining and Metals
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Our mining-and-metals practice supports clients through the full lifecycle of resource projects: from regulatory design and operator licensing, to negotiation of major concession agreements (including mineral-enrichment operations), tax-regime development across industry phases, and dispute resolution between market operators and administrative authorities.
Natural Gas
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Frost & Fire Consulting advised the Albanian government on the landmark Trans‑Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) project, which transports natural gas from the giant “Shah Deniz II” field in Azerbaijan through Turkey, Greece, Albania and the Adriatic Sea, finally arriving in Southern Italy and beyond. With the prospect of further flows to Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Switzerland and Austria. This strategic undertaking emphasizes our capacity to handle international energy infrastructure engagements.