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TotalEnergies agrees $1.8bn GIP partnership tied to African infrastructure assets
TotalEnergies agreed the partnership with BlackRock’s Global Infrastructure Partners covering interests in African oil and gas infrastructure, with payments linked to throughput for up to 15 years.
Egypt’s EGPC reports 63 oil and gas discoveries in FY 2025/26, upstream investment hits $4.5bn
The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) recorded 63 new oil and gas discoveries during FY 2025/26, comprising 48 oil finds and 15 gas discoveries, as refinery utilisation exceeded 80% and exploration expanded in the Western Desert.
Indonesia deepens Africa energy push with Nigeria and Angola talks to secure crude supplies
PT Pertamina (Persero) of Indonesia is pursuing direct crude supplies and energy investments in Nigeria and Angola as it explores upstream assets, refinery participation and a wider African expansion.
Nigeria's $1.6bn Dangote refinery IPO overwhelms fintech platforms as retail investors rush in
Nigeria’s $1.6bn Dangote refinery IPO has overwhelmed investment platforms as retail demand surges, while broker valuations highlight risks around margins, crude supply and a planned $14.3bn expansion.
Nigeria targets October launch for 2026 oil, gas licensing round as output drive accelerates
Nigeria plans to launch its 2026 upstream licensing round in October as regulators accelerate acreage auctions, tighten bidder requirements and seek higher, NUPRC chief says
Mozambique approves financing structure for Coral Norte LNG project
Mozambique has approved financing of up to $7.2bn for the Coral Norte liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Area 4 of the Rovuma Basin, including arrangements enabling state-owned Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos (ENH) to fund its participation.
Uganda’s Museveni to break ground on $310mn Kampala fuel storage terminal
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has presided over the groundbreaking of the Kampala Storage Terminal (KST), a $310mn petroleum storage facility being developed about 26 kilometres west of Kampala.
East Africa's oil and gas projects to draw investor attention at AEW 2026
East Africa is moving closer to becoming a significant new source of oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG), with major projects in Uganda, Kenya, Mozambique and Tanzania that could reshape the region's role in African energy markets.
Azerbaijan’s SOCAR enters African upstream with 10% stake in Côte d’Ivoire’s Baleine project
Azerbaijan’s SOCAR has completed its acquisition of a 10% stake in Côte d’Ivoire’s Baleine offshore oil and gas development from Eni, marking its entry into Africa’s upstream sector.
Ganope targets 44,000 bpd crude output, eyes expansion in southern Egypt
South Valley Egyptian Petroleum Holding Company (Ganope) aims to increase its average crude oil production to 44,000 barrels per day (bpd) during fiscal year 2026/27 (FY 2026/27)
Egypt targets 16 new gas exploration wells in FY 2026/27
The Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) aims to accelerate domestic supply by drilling 16 new gas exploration wells during the current fiscal year (FY 2026/27)
South Sudan reviews telecom tax payments and Kenya fuel arrangement
South Sudan is reviewing a cash-tax policy affecting telecom operators while reassessing a government-to-government fuel arrangement with Kenya amid liquidity and foreign-exchange pressures.
North African hydrocarbon producers turn to mature fields as Europe seeks new supplies
North African oil and gas producers are investing in mature assets to lift output and respond to changing European demand.
Equatorial Guinea awards Transocean $80mn ultra-deepwater drilling contract
Transocean has secured an $80mn two-well drilling contract in Equatorial Guinea for its "Deepwater Conqueror" ultra-deepwater drillship, with the campaign due to begin in 2027.
Kenya discusses Turkana pipeline and 1,000-MW LNG plant alongside $16bn Dangote refinery
Kenya says construction of Dangote’s planned $15bn-$16bn Lamu refinery will begin on September 30, with talks also under way on a Turkana crude pipeline and 1,000-MW LNG power plant.
Nigeria’s Dangote refinery IPO puts Africa’s refining shift in focus
Nigeria, Africa's oil producer, spent decades exporting crude while importing much of its petrol, diesel and aviation fuel. That began to change when the Dangote refinery came online.
Senegal taps Eni to assess five offshore oil and gas blocks
Senegal has signed a MoU with Italian energy major Eni (BIT: ENI) to evaluate five offshore oil and gas blocks as the West African country seeks new investment following the start of hydrocarbon production.
Nigeria reviews oil block screening after years of stalled development
Nigeria’s upstream regulator NUPRC is reviewing how it qualifies oil & gas bidders, warning years of stalled projects had exposed financing, technical and governance weaknesses among some licence holders.
Nigeria begins new phase of cooperation with the International Energy Agency
Nigeria has begun a new phase of cooperation with the IEA following a visit to Abuja by IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol.
Saipem wins $350mn Angola offshore contract from Azule Energy
Saipem has won a $350mn offshore contract from Azule Energy for Angola’s Agogo Integrated West Hub, covering subsea infrastructure and local fabrication at Ambriz.
Angola targets $13bn of gas investment under five-hub industrial plan
Angola plans to mobilise investment worth $13bn in five industrial hubs under a Gas Master Plan aimed at expanding domestic gas use and supporting industrialisation.
Ghana to second engineers to Kosmos in Texas as upstream investment push grows
Ghana’s petroleum regulator has agreed to second engineers to Kosmos Energy (NYSE/LSE: KOS) facilities in Texas, strengthening technical oversight as the African country seeks fresh upstream investment.
African frontier gas projects to shift from exploration towards commercialisation
African frontier gas exploration is entering a more technical phase as operators move from making discoveries to reservoir definition, planning developments and securing commercial viability.
Nigeria’s oil output rises 0.4% as crude meets OPEC quota, NUPRC notes Erha recovery
Nigeria’s crude oil and condensate production rose 0.4% to 1.678mn bpd in August, while crude-only output effectively met its OPEC quota.
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