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UAE's ADNOC Gas takes FID on Rich Gas project

10 June 2025

ADNOC Gas is progressing on another major gas initiative as it moves ahead with various billion-dollar investments to achieve gas self-sufficiency

Ghana’s new fuel tax sparks opposition backlash amidst energy crisis reforms

10 June 2025

Ghana’s opposition lawmakers have called on the government to immediately withdraw a controversial new GHS1 ($0.10) fuel levy, warning that it will worsen economic burdens and undermine public trust.

Work continues on Iran's first mini LNG project

9 June 2025

Iran's first privately-backed, mini-LNG project is reported to have reached 44% completion

NGX targets Dangote Petrochemicals, NNPCL listings to support $1 trillion GDP goal

9 June 2025

The Nigerian Exchange (NGX) plans to list Dangote Petrochemicals and the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Ltd in 2025 as part of efforts to expand market capitalisation and contribute to the federal government’s $1 trillion GDP target by 2030.

Iraq accuses Kurdish govt. of causing significant losses

8 June 2025

The Iraqi Ministry of Oil has sharply criticised the Kurdistan Regional Government (KRG) for its persistent failure to hand over crude oil revenues.

Iran says $18bn needed to unlock full petchem capacity amid feedstock shortage

8 June 2025

Iran requires around $18bn in fresh investment to fully tap into the potential of its petrochemical sector, Deputy Oil Minister for Petrochemicals Hassan Abbaszadeh said, as the country grapples with feedstock shortages that have held back output.

Boss of Turkish fuel retailer Teco arrested as part of Imamoglu operation

5 June 2025

Regime says it's targeting "tentacles" of "octopus-like" crime syndicate under Istanbul mayor. Critics scoff at bogus investigation aimed at removing political threat to Erdogan.

Uganda begins construction of Hoima Inland Terminal

5 June 2025

Threeways Shipping Services Ltd. (TSS) – a subsidiary of logistics company Bro-Group – has begun construction of a new inland terminal, marking a significant investment in Ugandan oil and gas infrastructure.

Nigeria's SERAP sues NNPCL over missing funds

4 June 2025

The Socio-Economic Rights and Accountability Project (SERAP) has filed a lawsuit against the Nigerian National Petroleum Co. Ltd (NNPCL) for the state-owned company’s failure to account for NGN500bn ($316.4mn).

$5bn Uganda–Tanzania crude oil pipeline (EACOP) project now 60% finished

4 June 2025

The $5bn East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), a controversial flagship infrastructure project stretching 1,443 kilometres from Hoima, Uganda to Tanga port in Tanzania, is 60% completed.

Nigeria increases crude exports to US following technical issues at Dangote refinery

3 June 2025

Nigeria has increased its crude exports to the US to 364,000 barrels per day from 358,000 bpd following a reduction of daily fuel production at 650,000 bpd Dangote refinery between April and May.

Iraqi-US relations sour following deal with Kurdistan Regional Government

3 June 2025

Iraq’s position on the US oil sector investment has soured, with the country filing a lawsuit on May 26 that accused the US government of allowing companies under its control to agree to oil exploration and production deals directly with the KRG.

World Bank urges Kenya to impose carbon tax on imported fuels

3 June 2025

The World Bank has urged the Kenyan government to introduce a carbon tax on imported fuels, estimating it could raise up to KES40.5bn ($312.98mn) annually.

Iran boosts oil refining capacity by 7%, Abadan refinery leads growth

3 June 2025

Iran has increased its domestic oil refining capacity by more than 7%, reaching 2.4mn barrels per day, a senior official at the National Iranian Oil Refining and Distribution Co. (NIORDC) said.

Israeli Nitzana gas pipeline to Egypt delayed until H1 2028 amid cost-sharing disputes

2 June 2025

The launch of the Nitzana pipeline, expected to export 600mn cubic feet per day (cfd) of natural gas from Israel to Egypt, has been delayed to H1 2028.

BLOG: Is South Africa’s energy crisis here to stay?

2 June 2025

South Africa, often hailed as the continent’s most advanced economy, presents a paradox that continues to baffle observers: how can a country with such industrial muscle be plunged so deep into an energy crisis?

Dangote Group signs MoU with Bayelsa government for gas, seaport and agriculture projects

1 June 2025

The Dangote Group has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Bayelsa State government to invest in gas infrastructure, seaport development and agricultural initiatives.

Aramco taps debt markets amid oil price pressures

1 June 2025

Saudi Aramco raised $5bn last week through its first dollar-denominated bond sale of the year

South African fuel imports continue to rise

29 May 2025

South African state-owned logistics company Transnet SOC Ltd has revealed that 60% of the country’s fuel demand is now met by imports, with around 49% of domestic refining capacity lying dormant due to underinvestment and accidents.

South Africa faces crude oil supply crisis as Sasol’s refinery warns of possible closure

29 May 2025

South Africa is facing a mounting crude oil supply crisis, with serious implications for its energy security. At the heart of the issue is the financial strain on the Natref refinery in Sasolburg.

Saudi Aramco plans to sell assets to raise cash for expansion and operations

28 May 2025

Unnamed sources told Reuters this week that Saudi Aramco was planning to potentially sell assets to raise cash for international expansion and existing operations.

Dangote, NPA plan to expand Nigerian port operations

28 May 2025

The Nigerian Ports Authority (NPA) and Dangote Industries Ltd. (DIL) have joined forces to expand the operational capacity of Nigeria’s maritime economy with the goal of increasing export capacity.

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