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Port Harcourt designated as Nigeria’s ‘premiere energy city’ despite refinery woes
Nigeria’s Rivers State administrator Vice Admiral Ibok-Ete Ekwe Ibas designated Port Harcourt as Nigeria’s premier energy city this week as part of a bid to renew membership in the World Energy Cities Partnership (WECP), according to Leadership.
Ghana think tank demands answers over minister, central bank rift on gold-for-oil scheme
Ghana’s flagship Gold-for-Oil (G4O) scheme, which aimed to cut demand for US dollars to import fuel, was launched in response to a spiralling foreign exchange crisis and surging inflation.
Canadian independent Meren Energy announces Q2 2025 results, provides Africa operations update
Canadian-based independent oil and gas company Meren Energy (formerly trading as Africa Oil Corporation) has published its financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025.
Kenya lawmakers grill plan to sell majority stake in state fuel transporter KPC
Kenya’s lawmakers intensified scrutiny of the government’s proposal to sell a controlling stake in Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC)at a second day of parliamentary group meeting on Public Debt, Energy and Privatisation.
France’s supermajor TotalEnergies advances plans to drill offshore South Africa
French oil and gas giant TotalEnergies is planning to embark on a significant offshore drilling campaign in South Africa. The campaign will target areas of the Deep Western Orange Basin (DWOB) near TotalEnergies’ major oil discoveries in Namibia.
PM Madbouly says Israeli gas deal will not change Egyptian stance on Gaza
Egyptian PM Mostafa Madbouly said on August 13 that the recently announced $35bn gas agreement with Israel is simply an extension of a 2019 deal and it will not change Egypt’s political stance on Gaza.
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery raises fuel prices & debunks shutdown claims
Nigeria’s 650,000 barrel per day (bpd) Dangote refinery has re-started the sale of petrol with a revised ex-depot price of 850 naira ($0.55) following a week-long suspension, according to Investors King.
US independent Vaalco Energy provides Q2 2025 results, updates on African operations
Houston-based independent Vaalco Energy has reported operational and financial results for the second quarter of 2025.
Egypt launching gas exploration bidding round in Red Sea in September
The Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum plans to launch a gas exploration bid round in the Red Sea in September 2025, following the withdrawal of three international oil companies, namely Shell, Chevron, and Mubadala, earlier this year.
Nigerian Navy shuts 71 illegal refineries, seizes 411,000 litres of stolen crude
The Nigerian Navy dismantled 71 illegal refinery sites and seized more than 411,000 litres of stolen crude oil in the Niger Delta during July 2025, intensifying its clampdown on oil theft under Operation Delta Sanity
Egypt cancels seven fuel oil shipments as Israeli gas deal secures supply
Egypt’s state-run General Petroleum Corporation cancelled seven shipments of fuel oil, totalling around 350,000 tonnes (2.2mn barrels), which it had sought to purchase during a brief halt in Israeli gas supplies.
Tanzania to integrate LPG into Bulk Procurement System amid major port and storage expansion
Tanzania’s Petroleum Bulk Procurement Agency (PBPA) has begun upgrading seaport infrastructure, pipelines and storage facilities in preparation for importing liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) under the national Bulk Procurement System (BPS).
Nigeria’s Dangote appoints David Bird as CEO of refining, petrochemicals
650,000 barrel per day (bpd) Dangote refinery has appointed David Bird, former Shell executive and ex-CEO of 0Q8 refinery in Oman, as CEO of its refinery and petrochemical division, according to Reuters.
Israeli Leviathan gas field signs historic $35bn deal with Egypt, says energy partner NewMed
Israel’s Leviathan natural gas field signed a historic $35bn contract on August 7 to provide Egypt with natural gas supplies, marking the largest export contract in Israel’s history.
Zimbabwean businessman in alleged $7.7mn LPG forex scam arrested
Zimbabwean authorities have arrested a local businessman for allegedly violating foreign currency regulations in relation to importation of 9.4mn kg of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) worth $7.7mn.
Egypt launches global tender to explore gas in Eastern Mediterranean
Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum issued a global tender inviting specialised companies to conduct a seismic survey covering 100,000 square kilometres in the Eastern Mediterranean.
Egypt postpones planned natural gas price hike for industries
The Egyptian government postponed the implementation of a planned increase in natural gas prices for industrial users, which was originally set to take effect on August 1
Ghana’s Engen rebrands as MISA Energy, aims to lead Africa’s petroleum future
Engen Ghana has rebranded as MISA Energy Ghana Limited, marking a major strategic shift in its ambition to become a leading African energy company,
Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline project advances towards construction phase
The $25bn Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline (NMGP) project is nearing the start of its construction phase. The 6,000-kilometre infrastructure initiative has gained momentum following high-level meetings in Rabat in July.
ExxonMobil returns to Libya after 10-year hiatus with new exploration deal
Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with US energy major ExxonMobil, signalling the company’s return to Libya after a decade-long suspension of operations due to security concerns.
Nigeria: EFCC refutes rumours regarding NNPCL CEO’s alleged resignation
Nigeria’s Economic and Financial Crimes Commission (EFCC) has denied claims that it had placed the CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Co. Ltd. (NNPCL) Bayo Ojulari under duress in a bid to see the official resign.
Nigeria's oil production tops 1.8mn bpd in July for first time since November 2024
Nigeria’s oil production exceeded 1.8mn barrels per day (bpd) in July for the first time since November 2024, the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has confirmed.
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