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Total Tanzania says it has no plans to exit the country
The Tanzanian division of France’s Total has denied reports that it is preparing to exit the East African country, where it has a chain of around 100 retail filling stations.
East Med ambitions
Egypt has stepped up efforts to expand energy ties with nearby states, despite the hazardous geopolitical environment.
Renergen says its LNG auctions drew more interest than expected
Renergen said last week that its upcoming LNG auctions, the first of their kind in South Africa, had attracted more interest than anticipated.
DRC gives Perenco a green light for associated gas-to-power project
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has authorised the Anglo-French company Perenco to move forward with a gas-to-power project.
USTDA grants Senegal $1.3mn for gas pipeline study
The US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) has pledged to provide the government of Senegal with funding for the study of a natural gas pipeline project.
US aid threat heats up GERD dispute
The US has reportedly considered ending up to $130mn in aid to Ethiopia because of the row over construction of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD).
Eskom warns of more power cuts
South Africa’s Eskom said on September 2 that it had raised its load-shedding programme to Stage 4
Nigeria’s NERC lays down new tariff rules
The Nigerian Electricity Regulatory Commission (NERC) has unveiled new rules for distribution companies (Discos) that aim to raise tariffs for end-users.
South Africa launches 2-GW emergency tender
The South African Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE) has revealed the details of its tender for 2 GW of short-term, emergency generating capacity.
Egypt approves two soft loans to boost renewables
Egypt’s House of Representatives has approved two loan agreements with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) and the French Development Agency (AFD).
Siemens Gamesa to supply turbines to Enel-led 301-MW wind farm in Morocco
Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy has received an order from an Enel-led group to supply 301 MW of wind turbines for Morocco’s Boujdour wind farm.
EPRA head says price hikes, emergency imports helped Kenya avoid fuel shortages
Kenya’s Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has said that recent price increases and emergency procurement campaigns are helping the country to avoid petroleum product shortages.
Report: Security threats likely to linger in Mozambique despite security pact with Total
The memorandum signed last week between Total (France) and the government of Mozambique may serve to improve security arrangements for the Mozambique LNG project without improving security conditions in surrounding areas of the country.
Sylva says PIB will reduce the tax burden on oil and gas sector
Nigerian Minister of State for Petroleum Resources Timipre Sylva has indicated that the government’s proposed Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) will reduce the tax burden on the oil and gas sector.
Nigerian Senate orders investigation of NLNG dividend withdrawal charges
Nigeria’s Senate has ordered a probe of allegations that the Nigeria LNG (NLNG) consortium illegally appropriated $18bn over a 15-year period.
EBRD is providing debt and equity financing to ACWA Power Kom Ombo for 200-MW PV project in Egypt
Egypt to issue construction licence for El Dabaa NPP in 2021
Development of the Russian-financed reactors is continuing as planned despite the challenges posed by COVID-19
Green hydrogen needs more government backing
Current growth rates in the global green hydrogen industry are just not high enough to meet global energy demand, with massive capital shortfalls and government inaction stalling start-ups.
Nigeria floats a new oil law at last
After more than two decades of struggle and failure, Nigeria's presidential administration has submitted its Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) to the National Assembly. This year’s upsets make quick passage of the bill more likely.
Libya begins loading first condensate shipment in six months
Libya’s National Oil Corp. (NOC) has begun loading hydrocarbons into a tanker for export at the Brega terminal with the intent of carrying out its first shipment in more than six months.
Total to work with Mozambican government on security
Nigerian-Chinese JV hopes to commission modular refinery in September
A Nigerian-Chinese joint venture is hoping to commission its new 6,000 barrel per day (bpd) modular refinery in Edo State sometime next month.
UNOC to import more fuel via Kisumu-Jinja barge route
Uganda National Oil Co. (UNOC) is seeking to fill petroleum product storage facilities in Jinja, a port on Lake Victoria, in order to facilitate regional fuel trade.
World Bank blocks Liberian power provider’s bid to lease fuel tanks
The World Bank has blocked the Liberian government from proceeding with a plan to lease spare capacity in petroleum product storage facilities built for Liberia Electricity Corp. (LEC) to Aminata Petroleum.
Eskom makes boardroom changes as power cuts return
Eskom has sacked some key managers after the company failed to meet its targets for reducing power cuts during the current winter.
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