AfrOil - Africa Oil & Gas

Tanzania PM warns foreign firms against exploiting EACOP opportunities as pipeline nears operational stage

Tanzania’s Prime Minister Dr Mwigulu Nchemba has warned that foreigners registering companies under local names to exploit opportunities from the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) will face strict action

Eni announces significant hydrocarbon discovery offshore Côte d'Ivoire

Italian integrated energy company Eni on February 16 announced a significant gas and condensate discovery in Côte d'Ivoire.

Nigeria court appoints administrator over $25.5mn oil JV debt dispute

A Nigerian court has placed Green Energy International and Lekoil under interim administration over an alleged $25.5mn debt, a move that could disrupt operations at the Otakikpo field.

Mauritania to expand power capacity through gas, renewables and grid upgrades

Mauritania is targeting new thermal, gas-to-power, solar and wind projects to satisfy rising urban power demand.

Tunisia’s power output increases 6% y/y in 2025

Dangote signs $400mn XCMG deal to expand Nigeria oil refinery

Dangote Group has signed a $400mn equipment deal with XCMG to support expansion of its Nigeria refinery to 1.4mnbpd, alongside major increases in petrochemical and fertiliser output, reinforcing its industrial growth strategy.

Turkey sends oil drillship to Somalia in first overseas mission

Turkey has launched its first overseas drilling mission in Somalia, signalling an accelerated push into global upstream energy markets through international partnerships and expanded offshore exploration.

Nigeria’s IPMAN seeks $10bn credit to build 300,000bpd refinery

Independent petrol marketers in Nigeria are seeking a $10bn credit facility to build a 300,000 barrels per day (bpd) refinery in Akwa Ibom State

Kenya’s Gulf Energy seeks December 2026 crude oil start for South Lokichar project

Kenya's Gulf Energy E&P BV has set December 1, 2026 as the target date to begin crude oil production from the South Lokichar field, as it seeks parliamentary ratification of its Field Development Plan.

Egypt seeks IFC backing for $4bn refinery and mining expansion drive

Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources is currently implementing a plan to modernise existing refineries through six projects with total investments exceeding $4bn

Algeria and Niger launch Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline project

Algerian President Abdelmadjid Tebboune announced on February 16 the formal launch of the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline project across Niger

Vitol backs $3bn LNG power project at South Africa’s Durban port

Vitol is backing a consortium planning to develop a $3bn gas-fired power plant and liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facility at the Port of Durban in South Africa, targeting a capacity of between 1,000MW and 1,800MW.

BP subsidiary Azule Energy discovers oil in deep-sea Angola

Angola’s National Agency for Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG) has said that local firm Azule Energy (Azule) has discovered oil in an offshore acreage in the southwestern African nation.

BB Energy loads first crude oil cargo from South Sudan following legal dispute

South Sudan has delivered a 600,000-barrel crude cargo to BB Energy, marking the first repayment under a disputed $100mn prepayment deal, as both sides move to formalise a broader settlement framework following months of missed deliveries.

Egypt to launch $3.75bn tender for 75 additional LNG shipments

Egypt is preparing to launch a major international tender in March 2026 to import 75 additional shipments of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG).

Kenya moves to launch crude oil exports from South Lokichar basin

Kenya plans to begin crude oil exports from its South Lokichar basin by the end of 2026, with authorities implementing transport and regulatory systems to support the operation

Tulip compressors boost Presidential CNG drive in Nigeria

Chanrai Nigeria Limited has unveiled new Tulip compressor packages in Lagos to strengthen gas distribution under the Presidential CNG Initiative,

Turkish Petroleum and BP look at potential joint projects in Iraq, Libya

National oil company Turkish Petroleum (TPAO) and British energy major BP have signed a memorandum of understanding on enhancing cooperation in oil and natural gas, including via a potential collaboration in Iraq.

Nigeria to face power cuts as gas maintenance shuts 935MW, tightening grid supply

Nigeria’s electricity supply is set to decline sharply as gas infrastructure maintenance forces nearly 935MW offline, exposing persistent vulnerabilities in the gas-to-power value chain and increasing the risk of widespread load shedding.

China National Offshore Oil Company to launch gas exploration in deep-sea Mozambique in March

The China National Offshore Oil Company (CNOOC) will begin hydrocarbon exploration in northern Mozambique in March, the southern African nation’s government has said.

Nigeria output rises to 1.459mn bpd in January but stays below OPEC target for sixth straight month

Nigeria produced 1.459mn bpd in January 2026, missing its 1.5mn bpd OPEC quota for a sixth consecutive month despite modest output gains, as authorities target 2mn bpd by 2027.

Nigeria deploys first mobile drone command centre to guard oil pipelines

Nigeria LNG Limited (NLNG) has commissioned the country’s first commercial Mobile Drone Operations Command Centre (MDOC) to strengthen surveillance and curb vandalism across its oil and gas pipeline network

Norway's TGS begins multi-client data acquisition in offshore Angola

A Norwegian energy data and intelligence group, TGS, has started an Ultra Profundo multi-client 2D survey in deep-sea Angola.

Kenya Pipeline Company IPO draws regional investors amid valuation debate

Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) has launched its initial public offering (IPO), drawing interest from Ugandan and regional oil distributors

Egypt, Eni review plans to boost output and advance Cyprus gas tie-in project

Egypt is reviewing plans with Italian energy major (BIT: ENI) to raise oil and gas production and continue work on linking Cypriot gas fields to Egypt’s infrastructure

Egypt announces new Western Desert gas discoveries

Egypt announced a series of new discoveries in the Western Desert, expected to add 34mn cubic feet of natural gas per day and 5,200 barrels per day (bpd) of crude oil and condensates.

Libya plans to tap into solar to power its ambitious oil and gas projects

Solar energy is increasingly being promoted in Libya as a means of supporting hydrocarbon development while also laying the foundations for a cleaner energy future.

Nigeria signals fresh 2026 licensing round as Africa eyes $50bn energy investment

Africa is set to attract up to $50bn in energy investment in 2026, with Nigeria preparing a fresh licensing round as part of a rapid expansion of upstream opportunities

Libya awards oil and gas exploration licences in first bid round since 2007

Libya has awarded new oil and gas exploration licences to major international energy companies, including Chevron (NYSE: CVX), Eni (BIT: ENI), QatarEnergy (state-owned), and Repsol (BME: REP), in its first bid round in nearly two decades.

MOL partners with Repsol, TPAO in Libya

MOL has entered Libya through a partnership with Spain’s Repsol and Turkey’s TPAO, following the country’s first oil and gas licensing round since 200