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Cyprus set to link Cronos gas field to Egypt by 2027
Cypriot natural gas from the Cronos field is set to be connected to Egypt’s gas infrastructure and liquefaction facilities by 2027.
Switzerland reviews Algerian request to recover assets stolen by ex-Sonatrach CEO's son
The Swiss Federal Criminal Court is reviewing a request from the Algerian government to freeze bank deposits belonging to Nassim Ould Kaddour, son of the former CEO of the North African country’s state oil company, Sonatrach.
Energy majors Eni, Shell, and EGAS expanding natural gas exploration in Egypt
Major projects in the pipeline include Italian energy major Eni's work to boost production at Egypt’s Zohr gas field in the Mediterranean Sea by adding 60mn cubic feet per day from the field’s 13th well by August.
Norwegian oil and gas explorer BW Energy contracts Deepsea Mira to drill Kudu appraisal well offshore Namibia
Norway-based global exploration and production (E&P) company BW Energy has chosen Deepsea Mira semi-submersible rig to drill its Kharas appraisal well on the Kudu Petroleum Production Licence 003 (PPL003) offshore Namibia in the Orange Basin.
NNPCL and Zuid Energies to build LNG plant in Kogi
Nigeria approves 37 new crude oil routes to combat theft and increase output
Nigeria’s upstream oil regulator has approved 37 new crude oil evacuation routes as part of a strategy to reduce theft, enhance oversight and boost production.
UN adviser urges Ghana to scale renewable energy deployment as oil markets become risky
At a briefing in Acca on July 23, representatives from the United Nations Global Compact and the Ocean Centres Initiative urged Ghana to do more to attract clean energy investment by reducing economic and regulatory risks.
Egypt’s natural gas use rises by 14% despite production decline
Egypt's Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources has reported a 14% rise in natural gas consumption across various sectors so far in 2025 as energy demand soars.
Venezuela and Mozambique explore energy cooperation and party ties
The talks took place on the sidelines of the OPEC International Seminar, which convenes key global energy players.
Kenya to list state-owned pipeline firm KPC on NSE before September, president says
Kenya will list part of its shares in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) on the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) by September, President William Ruto said on July 23.
Sonatrach and Sinopec sign framework agreement to develop Algeria’s hydrocarbon projects
Dangote says discounted Russian fuel threatens African refineries
Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote has warned that heavily discounted Russian petroleum products are threatening Africa’s developing refining sector, accusing traders of flooding the continent with substandard and environmentally harmful fuel.
TotalEnergies announces start of production for two offshore projects in Angola
French supermajor TotalEnergies has announced the start of production from BEGONIA and CLOV Phase 3 projects offshore Angola. The projects connect to existing facilities, adding a total of 60,000 barrels per day (bpd) of production.
Tanzania set to finalise $42bn LNG deal within two weeks, says energy ministry
CanadaAfrOilAfrica EnergyAfrican M&A and Investments Review Tanzania is poised to conclude a landmark agreement within the next two weeks that will lay the legal and fiscal foundation for a $42bn liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Lindi region.
UAE Dana Gas launches $100mn gas investments programme in Egypt
UAE-based energy company Dana Gas has launched a $100mn investment programme aimed at enhancing local gas production and expanding reserves.
Nigeria's Dangote set to increase capacity to 700,000 bpd
Nigeria’s 650,000 barrel per day (bpd) Dangote refinery is currently undergoing modifications to raise its capacity to 700,000 bpd, according to Punch.
Nigerian energy firm Oando to seek shareholder approval to raise $327mn
Oando Plc (Oando), a Nigerian multinational energy company, has announced a plan to raise about $327mn locally or on foreign capital markets.
Gulf Energy to acquire Tullow Oil’s Kenya assets in $120mn deal
Gulf Energy, through its Mauritius-based affiliate Auron Energy, has signed a sale and purchase agreement with Tullow Oil to acquire the British firm's entire stake in Kenya for a minimum cash consideration of $120mn.
Zambia inks deal for construction of a $1bn crude oil refinery
Refinery and cassava cultivation and processing deals Zambia's IDC signed with Chinese corporations amount to over $2bn.
Reconnaissance Energy Africa provides update on Kavango 1X exploration prospect in Namibia
Canadian oil and gas company Reconnaissance Energy Africa (ReconAfrica) has provided an operational update on the Kavango West 1X exploration prospect in Namibia.
Ghana’s GOIL defies oil market shocks with profit surge, urges fuel permit reforms
Ghana’s state-owned oil marketing giant GOIL PLC has posted robust financial gains in the first quarter of 2025, shrugging off market instability and persistent supply-chain bottlenecks to deliver a 12% year-on-year profit increase.
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