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TechnipFMC wins Eni subsea contract for Baleine Phase 3 off Côte d’Ivoire
TechnipFMC will supply flexible flowlines and risers for Eni’s Baleine Phase 3 development offshore Côte d’Ivoire, a contract valued at $75mn-$250mn.
German firm Everllence wins compressor contract for Angola FPSO project
Everllence will supply eight compressor trains for a new floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel being built for offshore Angola, the company said in a statement on July 6.
China’s Hengli opts against receiving 2mn barrels of West African crude as US sanctions take effect
The cancelled cargoes include crude already delivered to storage facilities in eastern China and shipments scheduled for July.
Uganda farmers file UK lawsuit seeking to halt $5.6bn EACOP oil pipeline
Four Ugandan farmers have filed a case at the UK High Court seeking to stop crude oil from flowing through the $5.6bn East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP).
Egypt offers 62 gas investment opportunities amid upstream development push
Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has launched 62 new investment opportunities through the Egypt Upstream Gateway (EUG) as the country announces a comprehensive revitalisation of its oil and gas sector
Angola’s experience in upstream sector revival offers valuable lessons to Libya, says AEC
Libya has restored crude production to about 1.5 million barrels per day, its highest level in more than a decade, but maintaining that momentum will require a more attractive investment environment.
Ghana's Jubilee oilfield ramps up output as Kosmos presses ahead with 2026 drilling campaign
A newly drilled well at the Jubilee field off Ghana's coast is producing strongly and helping lift overall output, Kosmos Energy said, as the US-based operator pushes forward with its 2026 drilling programme.
Tanzania targets late-2026 start for $26.66bn LNG project as investor talks continue
Tanzania plans to begin implementation of its long-delayed liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in the southeastern region of Lindi later this year.
Cameroon targets Yoyo–Yolanda gas project as Hilli FLNG nears end of life
Cameroon’s National Hydrocarbons Corporation (SNH) says the country’s gas industry is entering a new phase as production from the Hilli Episeyo floating LNG (FLNG) project nears the end of its planned lifespan
Nigeria's Supreme Court orders return of $225mn oil cargo to General Hydrocarbons
Nigeria's Supreme Court has ordered the return of a crude oil cargo worth more than $225mn to General Hydrocarbons Limited (GHL)
Eni and Altera advance Baleine Phase 3 FPSO offshore Côte d’Ivoire
Eni and Altera Infrastructure have signed agreements for a new FPSO for Baleine Phase 3, which will lift Côte d’Ivoire field output to 150,000 bpd.
GUPCO raises Egypt’s North Safa field production with new Gulf of Suez well
Egyptian Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company (GUPCO) is preparing to bring a new well online in the coming days, injecting an additional 2,500 barrels per day (bpd) into its production scale
South Africa can learn from Angola’s upstream sector revival, says AEC
South Africa has laid much of the legal and institutional groundwork needed to develop its oil and gas sector, but the real challenge is turning those reforms into sustained investment.
OPEC+ members stick together with latest output raise
OPEC+’s seven core producers have agreed a modest easing of voluntary supply curbs from August, signalling a cautious, coordinated shift in strategy rather than a wholesale change of direction.
Shell Nigeria, nine banks launch $3bn facility for local oil contractors
Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company has launched a $3bn contract finance facility with nine banks to support local contractors working on its oil and gas projects.
Angola targets regional refining hub status through downstream expansion
Angola is accelerating plans to become a major refining and petroleum trading hub in Africa via investments in refineries, fuel storage and logistics infrastructure aimed at reducing its dependence on imported fuels and expanding regional exports.
Namibia cuts fuel prices, revamps procurement system after $80mn support bill
Namibia has reduced fuel prices for July and announced an overhaul of its fuel procurement system after spending about $80mn cushioning consumers from rising global oil prices, the government has said.
Genel Energy agrees $360mn all-cash acquisition of Egypt-focused Capricorn
UK-listed Genel Energy (LSE:GENL) has agreed terms to acquire British oil and gas exploration and production company Capricorn Energy (LSE:CNE) in an all-cash deal valued at $360mn, giving the company a strategic entry into Egypt's oil and gas sector
Congo’s SNPC explores fuel supply partnership with Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery
SNPC and Dangote Refinery have begun talks on fuel supplies, refining cooperation and energy infrastructure as the Republic of Congo seeks to reduce imports of refined petroleum products.
Nigeria’s NNPCL profit down 12.85% m/m in May despite steady oil and gas production
Nigeria's state-owned NNPCL reported weaker financial results in May despite stable crude oil and natural gas production as it advances the AKK and OB3 gas pipelines.
Nigeria's Heirs Energies launches digital operations centre to optimise OML 17 production
Heirs Energies has launched a digital Integrated Operations Monitoring Centre for its OML 17 joint venture, integrating production monitoring, security surveillance and AI-enabled operational intelligence into a single platform.
Heirs Energies JV launches digital operations centre for Nigeria’s OML 17
Nigeria’s Heirs Energies OML 17 Joint Venture (JV) has launched an Integrated Operations Monitoring Centre (IOMC), a digital control centre developed with Redtech, the technology arm of Heirs Holdings.
African Energy Chamber calls for greater funding support for young energy entrepreneurs
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has called for stronger financial support for young entrepreneurs to help expand energy access across Africa after taking part in the Powering Possibility forum in Johannesburg, South Africa.
QatarEnergy, ExxonMobil, Cyprus strike deal to exploit gas discovery off Cypriot coast
QatarEnergy, ExxonMobil and Cyprus have signed a commercial discovery declaration for the Glaucus and Pegasus gas fields in Block 10 offshore Cyprus, advancing plans to exploit the country’s offshore gas resources.
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