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Italian energy major Eni enters The Gambia with award of offshore deepwater Block A1
Italian energy major Eni and the government of The Gambia have signed a petroleum exploration, development and production licence agreement for the Block A1 offshore the Republic of The Gambia.
US 'disables' tanker in Gulf of Oman over Iran oil, CENTCOM says
The US says it has disabled a Guinea-Bissau-flagged tanker carrying Iranian oil in the Gulf of Oman, the third merchant vessel struck this week, US Central Command says.
Nigeria supports OPEC+ capacity review as alliance extends output framework
Nigeria has backed OPEC+’s decision to maintain its current oil production framework through 2026 while highlighting the importance of an ongoing review of members’ production capacities that will shape output quotas from 2027
Angola targets end to gas flaring by 2030, threatens penalties for non-compliance
Angola has pledged to eliminate routine gas flaring across its oil industry by 2030 and will impose financial penalties on operators that fail to meet the target, as the country seeks to curb methane emissions while maintaining crude production
Seplat Energy names Tony Elumelu chairman-designate in leadership reshuffle
Seplat Energy has appointed billionaire investor Tony Elumelu as chairman-designate from January 2027
Egypt seeks to buy 30 additional LNG cargoes for Q4 2026
The Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources is currently considering contracts to import nearly 30 additional cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for delivery during Q4 2026
Kuwait Petroleum to start gas production from Alexandria's West Mina field in Q4 2026
Kuwait Petroleum Corporation (KPC) announced it would invest in a major gas exploration project within the West Mina offshore area near the Egyptian coastal city of Alexandria,
Vaalco Energy resumes production at Côte d'Ivoire's Baobab oil field after FPSO overhaul
Production at the CI-40 block was suspended in January 2025 to allow a full overhaul of the FPSO Baobab Ivoirien at shipyards in Dubai.
Moody's completes periodic review of Nigerian independent oil and gas producer Seplat Energy
Seplat's current B2 rating reflects its position a leading upstream energy company, supported by a portfolio of long-dated oil and gas licences that provide visibility over future production and cash flow generation
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