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More than 240,000 barrels of oil spilled annually in Niger Delta, civic group says
Civil society organisation We The People has called for urgent government action to address the environmental and public health consequences of oil and gas operations in Nigeria’s Niger Delta
Nigeria’s GAIL advances plans for 100,000 bpd Ogun refinery project
Gasoline Associates International Limited (GAIL) is advancing plans for a 100,000-barrel-per-day refinery
Zambia signs agreement for 16MW solar project in boost to renewable energy drive
Zambia has signed an implementation agreement for the 16-megawatt (MW) Northrise Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Power Project, another step in the country's efforts to expand electricity generation capacity and attract private investment into the sector.
Nigeria’s oil revenue slump deepens fiscal pressure
Nigeria’s oil and gas revenues fell sharply below target in the first nine months of FY25, raising concerns over the government’s ability to fund spending as weaker prices, crude theft and production challenges weighed on public finances
ReconAfrica begins production testing at Namibia's Kavango discovery
Reconnaissance Energy Africa (TSXV: RECO; OTCQX: RECAF) and its partners have commenced production testing operations at the Kavango West 1X well in Namibia, it said in a release on June 8.
Cameroon’s SCDP to nearly double LPG loading capacity at Bonabéri terminal
Cameroon’s state-owned petroleum storage company Société Camerounaise des Dépôts Pétroliers (SCDP) plans to nearly double loading capacity at its Bonabéri liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) terminal in Douala
Argentina's Neuquén prioritises water reuse in unconventional oil and gas developments
Argentina's Neuquén province has formally declared the promotion of water reuse, recovery and recirculation in unconventional hydrocarbon operations a public policy priority, aiming to reduce freshwater withdrawals.
Argentina's Mega inaugurates new processing unit to support Vaca Muerta growth
Argentine energy company Compañía Mega has inaugurated a new fractionation train following a three-year construction process and a $260mn investment aimed at expanding its capacity to process hydrocarbons from the Vaca Muerta shale formation.
Argentina approves gas pipeline and lithium expansion under investment incentive scheme
Argentina has approved a $1.3bn natural gas pipeline project and a $208mn expansion of a lithium operation under its incentive regime for large investments (RIGI), Economy Minister Luis Caputo said on June 4.
Argentina warns Rockhopper over Falklands oil development
Argentina has warned UK-listed Rockhopper Exploration and its partner Navitas Petroleum that it considers planned oil development activities near the Falkland Islands (also known as Malvinas) unlawful, escalating a long-running sovereignty dispute.
Argentina's YPF, TGS sign $3bn Vaca Muerta gas processing project deal
YPF has signed a gas supply agreement with Transportadora de Gas del Sur (TGS) to support a planned $3bn gas processing and liquids fractionation project in Bahía Blanca that aims to industrialise output from the Vaca Muerta shale formation.
Argentina's YPF launches share buyback programme for employee compensation plans
Argentina's state-controlled oil company YPF has approved a share buyback programme worth up to ARS$38.47bn (about $26.8mn) to acquire its own stock for employee compensation plans, the company announced in a regulatory filing.
US attacks oil tanker bound for Iran in Gulf of Oman
US forces disabled a Palau-flagged oil tanker in the Gulf of Oman after it allegedly broke through an ongoing blockade imposed by the United States against Iran by trying to sail to an Iranian port, the American military said.
Egypt seals $420mn wind power deal with UAE's Alcazar Energy
Egypt signed investment, operation, and power purchase agreements with UAE-based sustainable infrastructure fund Alcazar Energy for the 580MW Gabal El Zeit wind power in the Red Sea region.
Revego, H1 mull merger that would create one of South Africa’s largest renewables-focused funds
South Africa's Revego Fund Managers is exploring a merger with H1 Holdings that would create one of the country's largest renewable energy investment platforms, with assets exceeding $807mn across 36 projects.
Nigeria’s power sector reforms yield limited results after three years under Tinubu
Three years after President Bola Ahmed Tinubu pledged to overhaul Nigeria's electricity sector, the industry still grapples with grid instability, mounting debts, metering shortfalls and chronic supply shortages despite reforms.
Technip Energies wins €1bn Coral Norte FLNG contract in Mozambique in partnership with JGC, Samsung
Technip Energies (EPA: TE) has secured a contract worth more than $1.15bn for the Coral Norte floating LNG project offshore Mozambique, a major step in the development of one of Africa's largest gas provinces.
Iran gas chief calls conservation top priority after South Pars strikes
Optimising energy consumption and managing demand have become the top priorities for Iran’s gas industry this year, a senior energy official said after air strikes damaged key facilities linked to the giant South Pars gas field.
Liberia secures $57mn World Bank funding to expand solar power, battery storage
The funding forms part of a broader $125mn package approved by the World Bank to support renewable energy, infrastructure development and digital transformation projects across Liberia.
Mozambique urges local firms to seize $5bn procurement opportunities in gas, energy sectors
Mozambique’s gas industry is expected to procure goods and services worth around $5bn, presenting a major opportunity for domestic companies to expand their role in the country's economy.
Kazakhstan channels 6bn cubic metres of water to Caspian Sea amid declining water levels
Kazakhstan reportedly directed 6.16bn cubic metres (bcm) of water into the Caspian Sea during the first months of 2026 as authorities intensified efforts to address falling water levels in the world's largest inland body of water.
Romania’s largest solar park comes online
The 169 MW Iepurești photovoltaic park in Giurgiu County, fully owned by Israeli developer Nofar Energy, has entered the operational phase and is moving towards commercial operation, the company announced.
Hyundai Engineering wins Karachaganak gas processing project in Kazakhstan
South Korea’s Hyundai Engineering (KRX: 000720) has reportedly been selected to participate in the construction of a gas processing facility at Kazakhstan’s Karachaganak field.
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