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AfrOil: Forward movement in Uganda
In East Africa, Uganda’s government is turning its attention to plans for extracting and exporting crude oil from fields near Lake Albert.
Dangote Group delays opening of refinery
Nigeria’s Dangote Group has pushed the target date for opening its new 650,000 barrel per day oil refinery back from the fourth quarter of 2021 to early 2022.
BUA Group sees Akwa Ibom refinery finished in 2024
Nigeria’s BUA Group has revealed that it expects to complete a refinery construction project in Akwa Ibom State in 2024.
Nigerian government launches production cost-cutting initiative
Nigeria’s federal government has launched a new initiative designed to bring the cost of producing crude oil down to $10 per barrel.
Somali MPs say firing of SPA head may have been politically motivated
Members of Somalia’s Parliament have expressed concern about the possibility that political disputes might disrupt efforts to attract investment for offshore oil and gas exploration projects.
Uganda launches local content and training initiative for EACOP
The Ugandan government has teamed up with the Albertine Graben Oil and Gas Districts Association (AGODA) to establish a local content and training initiative.
Kampala hopes to see FID on Lake Albert oilfields by mid-March
Kampala expects France’s Total and China National Offshore Oil Corp. (CNOOC) to make a final investment decision (FID) on the development of oilfields near Lake Albert soon.
Sub-Saharan Africa could yield extra 74mn tpy of LNG supply: ACTING
Libya’s interim leaders facing tough challenges
Libya's new presidential council and prime minister will not have an easy time maintaining the conditions needed to ensure the smooth operation of the oil sector.
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