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Kenya allocates $12.90mn to revive stalled Turkana oil project
Kenya has more than doubled its funding for the long-delayed Turkana oil project, allocating KES 1.67bn ($12.90mn) in the 2025/26 fiscal year to accelerate preparatory work for commercial production.
Ghana’s GNPC unveils global-facing strategy to halt oil output decline
State-owned energy giant Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) is embarking on an ambitious new strategy to reverse declining oil production and attract international investment into the West African country’s upstream petroleum sector.
German engineering firm urges African gas producers to eliminate flaring at IAE2025 forum
At the Invest in African Energy (IAE2025) forum in Paris, engineering firm Neuman & Esser urged gas-producing countries in Africa to adopt mid-scale gas commercialisation strategies, highlighting the ongoing issue of flaring valuable gas flaring.
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.
Egypt examines LNG supply offers from Saudi Aramco, UAE’s Adnoc, Algeria’s Sonatrach, and QatarEnergy
Egypt's state-owned gas company EGAS has received several offers to supply liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments urgently needed for summer.
Tullow Oil agrees $300mn sale of Gabon assets to state-owned GOC
Tullow Oil has signed a definitive sale and purchase agreement with Gabon Oil Company (GOC) to divest its entire non-operated working interests in Gabon for $300mn, as part of efforts to strengthen its balance sheet and focus on higher-margin assets.
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.
Namibia expects FID by TotalEnergies on Venus discovery by late 2026, says petroleum commissioner
Namibia is expecting a final investment decision (FID) by French energy supermajor TotalEnergies on its Venus discovery in the Orange Basin by late 2026, according to Maggy Shino, petroleum commissioner at Namibia's Ministry of Mines and Energy.
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.
Africa-focused energy group Chariot regains full control of two key offshore Morocco gas licences
Africa-focused energy group Chariot Limited has regained full control of two key offshore gas licenses in Morocco after Energean returned its stake.
Russia in talks to build liquefied natural gas terminals in Egypt
The Egyptian government is reportedly in talks with Russia to build liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminals in Egypt.
South Africa must develop its gas industry or face economic regression, says energy minister
South Africa expects a sharp decrease in natural gas supplies to industries in Gauteng and KwaZulu-Natal provinces as imported gas from Pande and Temane fields in Mozambique runs low.
Nigeria files $49.9mn lawsuit against Pan Ocean over unpaid oil royalties
Nigeria’s federal government has filed a $49.9mn lawsuit against Pan Ocean Oil Corporation for allegedly failing to pay mandatory oil and gas royalties under its joint venture operations.
Nigeria secures over $8bn in energy investments in 12 months amid sector reforms
Nigeria has attracted more than $8bn in investments in deepwater and gas projects over the past 12 months, driven by fiscal reforms and the liberalisation of its energy sector.
Brazil’s Petrobras mulls return to Nigeria, contradictions on investment plans pile up
Brazil’s national oil company Petrobras is pursuing a return to Nigeria's oil sector, targeting frontier deep-water acreage as the two countries prepare for their strategic dialogue in June, according to Nigerian officials.
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.
Sintana Energy acquires minority stake in Angola’s Block KON-16 in $2.5mn deal
Canada’s Sintana Energy has entered Angola’s oil and gas sector through a partnership with UK-based Corcel, acquiring a minority interest in Block KON-16 in the onshore Kwanza Basin in a transaction valued at $2.5mn.
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.
Egypt announces discovery of three gas deposits in Western Desert and Gulf of Suez
Egypt has announced the discovery of three new oil and gas deposits in the Western Desert and the Gulf of Suez and unveiled a $10mn plan to boost production, including installing a 23-kilometre pipeline and drilling additional wells.
Ghana urges global investors to accelerate oil drilling before assets become stranded
Ghana’s President John Mahama has called on international investors to ramp up crude oil production in the West African nation as the global shift towards decarbonisation threatens to leave fossil fuel resources untapped.
African energy ministers convene to explore financing strategies at Invest in African Energy 2025 forum
African energy ministers are meeting at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2025 conference focused on unlocking finance for energy projects across the continent.
Algeria launches comprehensive initiative to revitalise the upstream oil and gas sector
Algeria’s National Agency for the Valorisation of Hydrocarbon Resources (ALNAFT) has launched a comprehensive initiative to revitalise the upstream oil and gas sector.
Slovenia and Algeria strengthen energy ties with extended gas supply agreement
Slovenian gas supplier Geoplin and Algeria’s state-owned gas producer Sonatrach have signed an extension of their natural gas supply contract, ensuring a continued and uninterrupted supply of gas to Slovenia in the coming years.
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