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Iraq rediscovers its forgotten Somalian refinery after 45 years
An Iraqi oil refinery built in Somalia in the 1970s has remained abandoned for nearly 45 years, before re-emerging into public awareness during recent diplomatic talks.
South Africa’s new National Petroleum Co. to synergise energy, fuel supply security via mergers
South Africa’s Central Energy Fund (CEF) has transferred assets and funds to the National Petroleum Company (SANPC), intending to unlock $83mn to $166mn worth of synergies from the merger of three state-owned petroleum products companies.
Iran to fire up two new refineries to cut costly fuel imports
Iran plans to bring online two new oil refineries, a deputy oil minister said, amid efforts to narrow the gap between domestic fuel production and soaring consumption.
South Africa's energy watchdog NERSA approves amendments to licences to key crude oil pipeline
South Africa’s energy regulator has approved changes to the licensing framework for facilities operated by energy and oil firms, TotalEnergies South Africa (TotalEnergies) and Sasol Oil (Sasol) southeast of the country.
Focus on strategic gas monetisation at Invest in African Energy 2025 forum
At the start of the Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum in Paris, African energy leaders called for stronger regional cooperation, smarter use of gas resources, and better local development policies.
East Africa moves towards LPG-based energy transition
The demand for cleaner fuels in East Africa is growing quickly as the region’s growth continues, with a local Nairobi-based company – Gasfil – offering to carry the torch.
Nigeria’s CNG initiative stalls due to infrastructure gaps, says former industry official
Nigeria’s Presidential Compressed Natural Gas (Pi-CNG) initiative is facing significant delays due to infrastructure shortfalls nearly two years after its launch, according to a former energy sector official.
NNPCL must transfer revenue gains from subsidy to government accounts, says World Bank
The Nigerian National Petroleum Co. Ltd has only been sending 50% of profits gained from the removal of petrol subsidies to the federation account, according to the World Bank.
Nigeria's Dangote refinery cancels planned June maintenance
Nigeria’s 650,000 barrel per day Dangote refinery has cancelled planned maintenance at its petrol-making unit due to having finished the works during an unplanned shutdown between April 7 to May 11.
Final investment decision on Morocco-Nigeria $25bn gas pipeline expected by end-2025
Morocco’s Minister of Energy Transition and Sustainable Development, Leila Benali, said the final investment decision on the $25bn Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline project is expected by the end of 2025.
Nigerian Navy recovers 8,660 litres of crude from six illegal refineries
The Nigeria Navy revealed this week that it had destroyed six illegal refineries and recovered around 8,660 litres of stolen crude and 1,005 litres of petrol total in the Obodo Omadina community, Warri.
Half of Borsa Istanbul-listed companies post 1Q loss
Excluding banks, 265 out of Turkey’s 521 Borsa Istanbul-listed companies reported a loss in the first quarter of 2025, according to business daily Ekonomim.
Iranian petchem giant to invest $200mn in flare gas recovery in Khuzestan oil fields
Iran’s largest petrochemical conglomerate, the Persian Gulf Petrochemical Industries Co. (PGPIC), plans to pour $200mn into a flare gas recovery project in the West Karoun oil region of Khuzestan province, southwest Iran.
Turkish petrochemical company Kimpas sanctioned by US for allegedly trading with Iranian firms
Egypt eyes long-term contracts for Qatari natural gas supply
Egypt and Qatar are planning to sign long-term contracts for the supply of Qatari natural gas to meet Egypt’s domestic energy needs.
Tanzania unveils Africa’s second-largest CNG station to power shift away from petrol
Tanzania has inaugurated Africa’s second-largest Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) mother station in Dar es Salaam. The TZS 18.9bn ($7.043mn) facility, launched on May 10, can refuel 1,200 vehicles daily and serve eight vehicles at once.
Sudan plans to shut down oil facilities in Port Sudan due to RSF attacks
The country’s energy minister Mohieddien Saied said the RSF attacks have severely affected oil production and export capabilities. The attacks have undermined both Sudan and South Sudan economically.
Amid oil price challenges, Aramco announces Q1 results
Aramco has reported a fall in Q1 net income, reflecting the turbulence of global energy markets and softer oil prices
Iran courts foreign investors to expand petrochemical sector
Iran had held promising talks with foreign companies during its annual oil show in Tehran to attract investment to its petrochemical sector, a deputy oil minister said.
Iran to commission refining projects worth $3bn this year, deputy oil minister says
Iran plans to bring online new oil refining projects worth $3bn by the end of the current Persian calendar year in a bid to beef up its domestic production capacity and cut down on costly fuel imports, an official said.
Workers angered by “poverty wages” at Turkish refiner TUPRAS block highway, hold marches at several company sites
Workers at largest Turkish refiner TUPRAS, who have been resisting a signed collective bargaining agreement for weeks, blocked a highway near a refining site in Gebze, southeast of Istanbul, and took part in marches at other company refineries.
UAE reportedly to co-fund $25bn Nigeria–Morocco gas pipeline project
The UAE has joined countries and institutions that have shown interest in funding the $25bn Nigeria–Morocco gas pipeline project, days after the US showed a similar interest.
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