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Fire breaks out at Bapco Energies refinery in Bahrain after Iranian missile attack
A limited fire broke out at a unit of the Bapco Energies refinery in Bahrain following an Iranian missile attack.
Vopak delays decision on South Africa’s $1bn Richards Bay LNG terminal to Q1 2028
Dutch tank storage operator Royal Vopak (AMS:VPK) has delayed its FID on South Africa’s proposed Zululand Energy LNG terminal at Richards Bay to Q1 2028
Zimbabwe hikes fuel price by 16% to $1.77 per litre, second highest level in SSA after Malawi
Zimbabwe has increased the fuel pump price by up to 16% per litre in response to the disruption caused by the ongoing armed conflict between the US, Israel and Iran.
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery raises fuel prices as war with Iran continues
Nigeria’s 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) Dangote Refinery increased its petrol price by N101 ($0.073) this week to N875 ($0.63) per litre from N774 ($0.56) per litre, sparking concerns about cost of living.
Angola’s Sonangol in talks with Chinese lenders for $4.8bn loan
Angola’s state oil company Sonangol is currently in talks with Chinese banks as part of efforts to obtain a $4.8bn loan for the construction of the 200,000 barrels per day (bpd) Lobito refinery.
Tanzanian president orders expansion of fuel reserves as Dar es Salaam tank farm progresses
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan has directed the Ministry of Energy to urgently expand the country’s strategic fuel reserves, warning that rising global prices and geopolitical tensions are increasing the risk of external supply shocks
Ghana pushes $60bn petroleum hub to become West Africa’s energy corridor
Ghana’s government has pledged transparency and civil society collaboration as it advances the ambitious Ghana Petroleum Hub project aimed at transforming the country into a regional energy security corridor.
Kenya Pipeline IPO oversubscribed by 5.7% in country's first major privatisation in over a decade
The Kenya Pipeline Company IPO was oversubscribed by 5.7%, with investors applying for 12.5bn shares against an offer of 11.8bn, valuing the fuel transporter at $1.3bn ahead of its Nairobi listing.
Rwanda’s $50mn LPG storage hub on track to become operational in July
Rwanda is building a $50mn LPG storage hub near Kigali with a capacity of 17,500 cubic metres to strengthen gas supply, expand clean cooking access, and reduce reliance on charcoal and firewood.
Why Gulf bypass routes offer only weeks of oil supply cover
The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz has exposed a critical vulnerability in global energy security
Middle Eastern gas assets close as Iranian response widens
Qatar halted LNG production on March 2 following Iranian drone strikes on critical infrastructure, triggering a severe shock across global energy markets
Nigeria’s NNPCL targets CNG investment surge as AKK pipeline nears July 2026 gas delivery
Nigeria’s state oil company is stepping up efforts to attract private investment into compressed natural gas infrastructure ahead of first gas from the Ajaokuta–Gwagwalada segment of the Ajaokuta–Kaduna–Kano (AKK) pipeline
EACOP hands over new road to Hoima authorities under socio-economic programme in Uganda
Tanzania moves to ensure local involvement in LNG processing project
Tanzania’s Minister for Energy, Deogratious Ndejembi, has instructed the Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority to strengthen geological data collection, reassess licensed exploration blocks and prepare for full Tanzanian participation in the LNG
Egypt moves to fast-track LNG shipments amid gas cut-offs
The Egyptian government is seeking to accelerate the delivery of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) shipments previously contracted under major deals signed in 2025.
Ghana clears $500mn gas arrears, cedi surges 40.7% as Mahama signals fiscal reset
President John Mahama said that Ghana has cleared all outstanding gas arrears of about $500mn owed to ENI and Vitol, signalling renewed fiscal discipline as the economy posts stronger growth and a firmer currency.
Middle East conflict raises stakes for Nigeria’s oil-driven economy
The escalating military conflict between the United States, Israel and Iran has unsettled global energy markets, driving up crude prices and placing African oil-dependent economies such as Nigeria in a delicate position.
Middle East conflict halts Hormuz shipping as oil markets brace for impact
The assassination of Iran's Supreme Leader has triggered severe retaliatory strikes and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, halting shipping and threatening oil markets.
Nigeria gas output dips as exports rise amid associated gas decline
Nigeria’s gas production fell slightly in January 2026 as associated output declined, while exports rose sharply and domestic sales weakened, highlighting a shift toward export-driven gas monetisation.
Displaced communities in Uganda express concern over lacklustre support from EACOP
A study released by the Africa Institute for Energy Governance (AFIEGO) this week has shown that many households displaced by the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project regard its Livelihood Restoration Programme (LRP) to be inadequate.
Nigeria seeks global funding to connect 5mn homes to LPG by 2030
Nigeria is seeking international financing to expand liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) access to five million households by 2030 as part of a broader clean cooking and energy reform drive
Turkey’s sovereign wealth fund reportedly in discussions on potential $10bn petrochemical project
Turkey's sovereign wealth fund is in discussions with international parties on a potential $10bn petrochemical project in the country, CEO Arda Ermut was reported on February 25 as saying.
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