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Egypt confirms Damietta Port fire caused by drone strike
The Egyptian Cabinet announced on July 30 that initial investigations into the fire involving two natural gas vessels at Damietta Port confirmed it was caused by an incoming drone strike
Nigeria plans 24 new refineries, targets 2.6mn bpd by 2030
Nigeria’s planned refining capacity could rise to 2.64mn barrels per day by 2030 if 24 proposed new refineries backed by $10.74bn in investment are completed.
Kinetiko Energy raises $3.8mn to support South Africa gas development
Australia-listed Kinetiko Energy has secured commitments for an AUD5.4mn ($3.8mn) placement to fund drilling, permitting and development of its South African gas assets.
Nigeria loses 62,400 GWh of potential power to gas flaring in 2024-25
Nigeria lost an estimated 62,400 GWh of potential electricity generation to gas flaring in 2024 and 2025, an increase of 18.6% from 50,800 GWh in the preceding two-year period, despite Federal Government penalties and measures to curb the practice
Dubai-based Dragon Oil and international firms to bid for BP’s West Nile Delta Egypt gas assets
Dubai-based Dragon Oil, alongside Carlyle Group (NASDAQ:CG), Energean (LSE:ENOG), and Artemis Energy, is preparing to submit bids shortly to acquire British energy major BP’s (LSE:BP) natural gas assets in the West Nile Delta offshore Egypt
Egyptian authorities refute drone strike claims, confirm Damietta Port fire contained
Egyptian security sources and official authorities have explicitly denied reports circulating from maritime security firms claiming that a drone strike targeted Damietta Port
US funds engineering study for $4.5bn Morocco ammonia project
The US Trade and Development Agency will fund an engineering study for a planned $4.5bn ammonia project near Laayoune in Western Sahara, targeting annual production of up to 560,000 tonnes.
Nigeria LNG revenue exceeds $149.6bn as dividends reach $47.2bn
Nigeria LNG Limited has generated more than $149.6bn in cumulative revenue, paid over $47.2bn in dividends and remitted more than $10.8bn in taxes as it advances the Train 7 expansion.
Nigeria records Africa’s sharpest petrol price rise during Middle East conflict, MEMAN says
Nigeria recorded a 39.5% petrol price surge during the first half of 2026, the sharpest increase in Africa, according to MEMAN, as Middle East conflict disrupted oil markets and shipping.
EU expands African naval missions to track Russian shadow fleet
The EU has expanded the mandates of two naval operations off Africa to collect intelligence on vessels linked to Russia’s shadow fleet and suspected sanctions evasion
Tanzania proposes gas pipeline to supply Uganda and Kenya
Tanzania has proposed a cross-border natural gas pipeline to supply Uganda and Kenya as it seeks to expand regional energy trade and strengthen its role as an energy supplier in East Africa.
Libyan army regains control of Mellitah oil and gas complex following protests
Libya’s Government of National Unity (GNU) announced that military forces have secured the Mellitah oil and gas complex, restoring gas flow to domestic power plants after angry demonstrators forcibly shut down the facility
AEC, ENH strengthen partnership to support Mozambique’s energy investment drive
The African Energy Chamber and Mozambique’s national oil company ENH have agreed to strengthen cooperation in attracting investment, expanding local content and increasing private-sector participation as the country’s gas industry grows.
TotalEnergies, Eni approve Cyprus' Cronos gas field via Egyptian infrastructure
French TotalEnergies and its Italian counterpart Eni took Final Investment Decision to develop the Cronos gas field offshore Cyprus, establishing a subsea pipeline route to process and liquefy the gas in Egypt before exporting LNG to Europe
Cheaper Brazilian and Guyanese crude challenges West Africa's export dominance
Latin American crude is displacing West African grades in Europe and China as lower prices outweigh stronger refining yields, signalling a structural shift in global oil trade and pricing dynamics.
Saipem secures Baleine Phase 3 contract in Côte d’Ivoire
Saipem has secured an engineering and construction contract from Eni Côte d’Ivoire and its project partners for Baleine Phase 3, the latest development stage of the offshore oil and gas field.
Uganda pushes expected start of commercial oil production to September
Uganda expects to begin commercial oil production in September, shifting from an earlier target of first oil by July 31 as work continues on the Tilenga and Kingfisher developments and the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP).
Egypt purchases spot LNG cargoes for August delivery
Egyptian energy companies have contracted additional spot cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) for delivery in August 2026 to manage surging peak-summer electricity demand
Ghana tightens fuel controls as upstream petroleum revenue misses target
Ghana plans tighter controls on refined petroleum movements, bunkering and customs procedures after upstream oil and gas revenue fell about 31% below target in the first half of 2026.
Mozambique aims to turn LNG investment into broader economic growth
Mozambique is seeking to convert more than $50bn of planned LNG investment in the Rovuma Basin into long-term economic growth by expanding local industry, creating jobs and strengthening the role of domestic businesses.
SERAP sues Nigeria's NNPCL to get records explaining $155bn in receivables, liabilities
SERAP has sued the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) seeking detailed records explaining more than $155bn in receivables and liabilities reported in the state-owned oil company’s 2023 audited accounts.
Somali pirates hold hijacked Tanzanian-flagged tanker after Gulf of Aden seizure
A Tanzanian-flagged fuel and chemical tanker seized in the Gulf of Aden last week has been taken into Somali waters and is now being held by suspected Somali pirates, according to residents in Somalia's semi-autonomous Puntland region
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