Tunisia · Friday, 30 October 2026
Former US secretary of state Pompeo hired to help Zenith Energy's $573 million arbitration claim against Tunisia
Zenith Energy, a British-registered oil firm, has engaged former US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo's advisory firm to assist its $573 million International Centre for Settlement of Investment Disputes case against Tunisia, which it accuses of blocking development of the Sidi El Kilani and Ezzaouia oil concessions in breach of a 1989 UK-Tunisia investment treaty. The company's claims across related cases total roughly $640 million; final arguments were filed on 30 September and a ruling is expected in early 2027. Tunisia disputes the allegations and says it owes nothing.