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AEC defends Africa’s right to develop its energy resources amid criticism from Greenpeace
The African Energy Chamber has strongly rejected recent criticism from Greenpeace, accusing the organisation of consistently working to disrupt Africa’s energy development.
Ghana faces temporary power cuts as Eni halts gas supply for maintenance and expansion
Ghana will experience temporary power interruptions on July 13, owing toto a scheduled shutdown of gas supply from Italian energy giant Eni for maintenance works aimed at boosting production.
Libya’s oil utility NOC agrees with BP to explore redevelopment of Sarir and Messla oilfields
Global energy major BP signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Libya’s state-run National Oil Corporation (NOC) to explore the redevelopment of the Sarir and Messla oilfields, both located in the Sirte Basin.
Shell, TotalEnergies target 2027 for oil and gas output from $5bn Bonga North and $550mn Ubeta projects in Nigeria
Shell and TotalEnergies plan to begin oil and gas production by 2027 from Nigeria’s Bonga North and Ubeta projects, valued at $5bn and $550mn, respectively.
Uganda rolls out ethanol-blended fuel programme to curb imports and support farmers
Uganda has launched a national biofuels blending programme that will see petrol mixed with ethanol derived from locally grown crops such as cassava, maize, and sugarcane.
Samsung Heavy Industries gets $637mn contract to build LNG facility for Italian oil giant Eni's Mozambique project
South Korean shipbuilder Samsung Heavy Industries (Samsung Heavy) has won a contract worth $637mn to build an offshore liquefied natural gas (LNG) production facility in Mozambique.
Sudan, South Sudan reach impasse over crude export fees
Sudan and South Sudan are yet to reach an agreement on revised oil export fees that South Sudan pays to Sudan to export crude oil from its ports, according to a report from Radio Tamazuj.
Just 111 of the world’s biggest companies are causing $28 trillion worth of climate damage, says study
Just 111 of the world’s largest fossil fuel companies are collectively responsible for an estimated $28 trillion in climate-related economic damage, and just ten of those companies are responsible for half of that total.
TotalEnergies explores two natural gas areas in Egypt’s deepwater Mediterranean
French oil major TotalEnergies is currently exploring two potential natural gas deposits n Egypt’s deepwater Mediterranean.
Sonatrach, Eni sign $1.35bn deal to develop Zemoul El Kbar oil field in Algeria
Italian energy group Eni has signed a $1.35bn production sharing agreement with Algeria’s national oil company Sonatrach to develop the Zemoul El Kbar contractual perimeter.
Chinese companies win EPC contract for Tanzania’s Ntorya gas pipeline
China Petroleum Pipeline Engineering Co. Ltd and China Petroleum Technology & Development Corp have been awarded an engineering, procurement and construction contract by the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) to build a gas pipeline.
Nigerian oil regulator reports $8bn revenue in 2024, up 176.7% from previous year
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) recorded a 176.7% increase in revenue to NGN12.2 trillion ($8bn) in 2024, up from NGN4.3 trillion ($2.8bn) in 2023, according to its latest annual report.
Egypt approves $959,000 deal with USTDA to develop methane-reduction roadmap
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi approved on July 5 a grant agreement worth $959,000 with the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) to develop a roadmap for reducing methane emissions in Egypt.
South Africa presses on with plan to explore for shale gas in "environmentally sensitive" Karoo region
South Africa's government has said greater investment in the local shale gas sector can be a "game changer" for the energy-starved country.
Global LNG liquefaction capacity to grow 37% by 2028: GIIGNL
Global LNG liquefaction capacity is expected to grow by 37% to over 672.1mn tonnes per year by 2028 as producers commission around 180mn tpy of new capacity.
Ghana loses $20mn annually from oil measurement errors, experts warn
Ghana is losing an estimated $20mn every year due to minor inaccuracies in measuring its oil and gas output, experts have revealed, prompting urgent calls for reforms and tighter oversight in the energy sector.
Tanzania seeks over $1bn to expand LPG infrastructure and spur clean energy shift
Tanzania needs more than $1bn in investment over the next decade to unlock its liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) potential and accelerate its transition to cleaner energy.
Tanzania signs up to $200mn natural gas deal to expand national distribution
Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Energetech-Tantel Holdings to launch nationwide natural gas distribution via road and rail.
Nigeria records 100% pipeline uptime in June, boosting oil output
Nigeria achieved 100% availability across all major crude oil pipelines throughout June 2025, marking a significant operational milestone for the country's energy sector.
Nigeria targets end to routine gas flaring by 2030 under new gas-centred strategy
Nigeria has reaffirmed its commitment to eliminate routine gas flaring by 2030 and reduce methane emissions by 60% by 2031 under a gas-focused energy transition plan.
NNPCL clears $6bn debt, boosting confidence in Nigeria’s oil sector
The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) has cleared $6bn in legacy debts, a move expected to improve cash flow alignment and strengthen the role of domestic producers in the country’s upstream oil sector.
Kosmos Energy becomes Diamond Sponsor for annual African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies
US-based Africa-focused oil and gas exploration and production company Kosmos Energy has become a Diamond Sponsor at the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies, taking place from September 29 to October 3 in Cape Town, South Africa.
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