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Angola’s ANPG drives $60bn investment initiative through upstream oil and gas projects
Angola is rolling out a $60bn investment initiative across its upstream oil and gas industry between 2025 and 2030. The strategy is driven by the National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency (ANPG) through a series of exploration and production projects.
JGC wins preliminary contract for floating LNG project in Africa
Global engineering, procurement, and construction company JGC Holdings Corporation has been awarded a preliminary contract for a floating liquefied natural gas project in Africa through its subsidiary JGC France.
Egypt’s EGAS to import 46 LNG shipments worth $2.6bn in August and September
The Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) plans to import around 46 shipments of liquefied natural gas (LNG) during August and September 2025 at an estimated cost of $2.6bn.
Kenya to privatise state-owned Kenya Pipeline Company, list shares on Nairobi bourse
Kenya’s Cabinet has approved the privatisation of the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), paving the way for the government to partially divest its stake and list the firm on the Nairobi Securities Exchange.
Nigeria's Dangote Refinery withdraws $65mn lawsuit against NNPCL, petroleum marketers
Dangote Petroleum Refinery has withdrawn its NGN100bn ($65mn) lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), and five other petroleum marketers.
Egypt to increase LNG purchases for rest of decade
Egypt is set to raise LNG purchases over the next five years as demand soars in the north African country.
South Africa faces jet fuel shortage by October if 1964 law is not amended, industry official warns
The Fuel Industry Association of South Africa (FIASA) has warned of a possible jet fuel shortage if a 61-year-old law governing its importation, local transportation and exportation is not reformed to reflect new realities.
Cyprus set to link Cronos gas field to Egypt by 2027
Cypriot natural gas from the Cronos field is set to be connected to Egypt’s gas infrastructure and liquefaction facilities by 2027.
Switzerland reviews Algerian request to recover assets stolen by ex-Sonatrach CEO's son
The Swiss Federal Criminal Court is reviewing a request from the Algerian government to freeze bank deposits belonging to Nassim Ould Kaddour, son of the former CEO of the North African country’s state oil company, Sonatrach.
Energy majors Eni, Shell, and EGAS expanding natural gas exploration in Egypt
Major projects in the pipeline include Italian energy major Eni's work to boost production at Egypt’s Zohr gas field in the Mediterranean Sea by adding 60mn cubic feet per day from the field’s 13th well by August.
Norwegian oil and gas explorer BW Energy contracts Deepsea Mira to drill Kudu appraisal well offshore Namibia
Norway-based global exploration and production (E&P) company BW Energy has chosen Deepsea Mira semi-submersible rig to drill its Kharas appraisal well on the Kudu Petroleum Production Licence 003 (PPL003) offshore Namibia in the Orange Basin.
NNPCL and Zuid Energies to build LNG plant in Kogi
Nigeria approves 37 new crude oil routes to combat theft and increase output
Nigeria’s upstream oil regulator has approved 37 new crude oil evacuation routes as part of a strategy to reduce theft, enhance oversight and boost production.
UN adviser urges Ghana to scale renewable energy deployment as oil markets become risky
At a briefing in Acca on July 23, representatives from the United Nations Global Compact and the Ocean Centres Initiative urged Ghana to do more to attract clean energy investment by reducing economic and regulatory risks.
Egypt’s natural gas use rises by 14% despite production decline
Egypt's Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has reported a 14% rise in natural gas consumption across various sectors so far in 2025 as energy demand soars.
Venezuela and Mozambique explore energy cooperation and party ties
The talks took place on the sidelines of the OPEC International Seminar, which convenes key global energy players.
Kenya to list state-owned pipeline firm KPC on NSE before September, president says
Kenya will list part of its shares in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) by September, President William Ruto said on July 23.
Sonatrach and Sinopec sign framework agreement to develop Algeria’s hydrocarbon projects
Dangote says discounted Russian fuel threatens African refineries
Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote has warned that heavily discounted Russian petroleum products are threatening Africa’s developing refining sector, accusing traders of flooding the continent with substandard and environmentally harmful fuel.
TotalEnergies announces start of production for two offshore projects in Angola
French supermajor TotalEnergies has announced the start of production from BEGONIA and CLOV Phase 3 projects offshore Angola. The projects connect to existing facilities, adding a total of 60,000 barrels per day (bpd) of production.
Tanzania set to finalise $42bn LNG deal within two weeks, says energy ministry
CanadaAfrOilAfrica EnergyAfrican M&A and Investments Review Tanzania is poised to conclude a landmark agreement within the next two weeks that will lay the legal and fiscal foundation for a $42bn liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Lindi region.
UAE Dana Gas launches $100mn gas investments programme in Egypt
UAE-based energy company Dana Gas has launched a $100mn investment programme aimed at enhancing local gas production and expanding reserves.
Nigeria's Dangote set to increase capacity to 700,000 bpd
Nigeria’s 650,000 barrel per day (bpd) Dangote refinery is currently undergoing modifications to raise its capacity to 700,000 bpd, according to Punch.
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