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AfrOil has always been at the forefront of news and analysis on political change in Africa. Leading commentaries in recent years have covered the Arab Spring in North Africa, the splitting of Sudan, and regional political divides in Nigeria and other countries. AfrOil not only provides analysis of what is happening on the political landscape, but gives insights in to what effects this may have on the oil & gas industry in these regions.

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Oil tanker loaded with 1mn barrels explodes near Libyan coast

1 July 2025

An oil tanker carrying 1mn barrels of crude exploded off the Libyan coast. The cause of the explosion remains unknown, and the vessel is being towed to Greece for inspection.

Tanzania, Zanzibar begin joint gas exploration on Pemba Island

1 July 2025

Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation, in collaboration with the Zanzibar Petroleum Development Company, has commenced preliminary natural gas exploration on Pemba Island.

Sidetrack drilling operations at Egypt’s Zohr-6 well completed

1 July 2025

The offshore drilling rig Saipem 10000 has successfully completed sidetrack drilling operations at the Zohr-6 well in Egypt.

Reliance in early talks to acquire Rosneft’s stake in Nayara Energy

1 July 2025

Russian oil giant Rosneft is in early-stage discussions with Reliance Industries to sell its 49.13% stake in Nayara Energy

Zambia secures 26% of Angola's Lobito Oil Refinery

30 June 2025

Zambia has acquired 26% equity in an under-construction oil refinery in Angola. The $6.6bn, 200,000 barrels-per-day (BPD) Lobito Oil Refinery will be the southern African nation's largest.

Libya’s NOC reaffirms country’s sovereign rights in Eastern Mediterranean maritime borders

30 June 2025

The National Oil Corporation (NOC) of Libya has reaffirmed the country’s sovereign rights over natural resources in the Eastern Mediterranean within its maritime borders.

OPEC+ poised for further oil output boost in August

29 June 2025

OPEC and its allies are set to press ahead with another substantial increase in oil production for August

Israeli gas exports to Egypt resume at 1bn cubic feet per day as regional tensions ease

27 June 2025

Israeli gas exports to Egypt rose to 1bn cubic feet per day following the resumption of production at the Leviathan and Karish gas fields operated by Energean, after a two-week halt due to the recent Iran-Israel escalation.

Angola's Sonangol signs cooperation agreements with MIT on oil, gas and critical minerals

27 June 2025

Angola’s national oil company (NOC) Sonangol and US-based Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have signed two agreements to strengthen cooperation and knowledge transfer in oil, gas and critical minerals sectors.

Turkey’s TPAO, Libya’s NOC plan study of four Libyan offshore hydrocarbon areas

26 June 2025

Turkey’s state-owned Turkish Petroleum Corporation (TPAO) and Libya's National Oil Corporation (NOC) intend to carry out a geological and geophysical study of four Libyan offshore areas.

Angola, US to advance cooperation in developing oil and gas, critical minerals and renewable energy

26 June 2025

Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas Diamantino Azevedo and US Secretary of Energy Chris Wright met on June 11 in Washington, D.C. to discuss cooperation in the oil and gas, critical minerals and renewable energy sectors.

EFCC arrests ex-NNPCL official and previous Warri managing director

25 June 2025

Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission has arrested a former CFO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Co. Ltd (NNPCL), as well as a former managing director of the 125,000 barrel per day Warri refinery on June 23.

Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea sign Gulf of Guinea gas pipeline agreement

25 June 2025

Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea have signed a joint communiqué to formalise cooperation on the Gulf of Guinea Gas Pipeline (GOGGP), advancing the regional energy infrastructure project intended to transport natural gas across West Africa.

Nigeria’s largest container terminal marks arrival of its first LNG-powered vessel

24 June 2025

Nigeria’s largest container terminal, APM Terminals Apapa, has received its first LNG-powered vessel.

Nigeria: Ex-NNPCL officials arrested over alleged $7.2bn refineries repair fraud

24 June 2025

Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has arrested a former CFO of the national petroleum company (NNPCL) over his alleged involvement in a $7.2bn fraud connected to the rehabilitation of three oil refineries.

Ivory Coast targets fivefold oil output increase by 2035

23 June 2025

The Ivory Coast plans to increase its oil production more than fivefold by 2035, aiming to become one of Africa’s top five oil producers, following recent offshore discoveries and new international partnerships.

Namibia mulls financial incentives to kick-start offshore oilfield development

23 June 2025

Namibia is considering financial incentives to fast-track the development of its Orange Basin oilfields managed by a consortium led by French supermajor TotalEnergies.

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