Burundi Achieves Major Milestone with Jiji Hydroelectric Plant Inauguration
Burundi Achieves Major Milestone with Jiji Hydroelectric Plant Inauguration Burundi has successfully commissioned the Jiji hydroelectric power plant in Bururi province, marking a significant step toward energy self-sufficiency for the East African nation. The facility is the first of two hydroelectric installations scheduled to become operational this year. The combined projects, including the upcoming Mulembwe […]
Sierra Leone Positions Itself as West Africa’s Next Oil Frontier
Sierra Leone Positions Itself as West Africa’s Next Oil Frontier Sierra Leone is making a determined push to attract international oil majors following the completion of comprehensive seismic surveys designed to unlock the country’s estimated 30 billion recoverable barrels of oil equivalent reserves. The West African nation plans to launch a new licensing round in […]
Algeria and Mauritania Explore Joint Venture for Regional Petroleum Distribution
Algeria and Mauritania Explore Joint Venture for Regional Petroleum Distribution Sonatrach is advancing discussions to establish a joint venture with Mauritania’s national oil company for petroleum product distribution and marketing across Mauritania. The initiative represents a significant expansion of bilateral energy cooperation between the North and West African nations. Sonatrach CEO Rachid Hachichi announced the […]
Egypt’s Alexandria Refineries Showcase Expansion Plans to Boost Local Production
Egypt’s Alexandria Refineries Showcase Expansion Plans to Boost Local Production Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation Chairman Salah Abdel Kerim recently toured three major refining facilities in Alexandria, reviewing strategic expansion initiatives designed to strengthen Egypt’s energy security and reduce import dependence. At the Middle East Oil Refinery (MIDOR), Chairman Amr Lotfy presented progress on expansion projects […]
Algeria Strengthens Energy Ties with US Giants Chevron and ExxonMobil
Algeria Strengthens Energy Ties with US Giants Chevron and ExxonMobil Algeria is making bold moves to expand its energy partnerships with American oil giants, as President Abdelmadjid Tebboune held high-stakes meetings with top executives from both Chevron and ExxonMobil. The diplomatic push comes as Algeria leverages economic diplomacy to counter growing international pressure over the […]
Massive Green Ammonia Project Set to Transform Egypt’s Port Said into Global Fuel Hub
Massive Green Ammonia Project Set to Transform Egypt’s Port Said into Global Fuel Hub A groundbreaking green energy project is poised to revolutionize Egypt’s position in the global maritime fuel market, with Project Ra set to produce up to 2 million tonnes of green ammonia annually at East Port Said. The ambitious development has secured […]
Agiba Petroleum Hits Record 44,196 Barrels Per Day in Egypt’s Western Desert
Agiba Petroleum Hits Record 44,196 Barrels Per Day in Egypt’s Western Desert In a stunning display of operational excellence, Agiba Petroleum has achieved a remarkable production milestone, reaching 44,196 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boe/d) in May 2025, marking the highest daily production in the company’s history. This breakthrough comes as Egypt intensifies efforts […]
Uganda Mandates Ethanol Blending to Cut $2 Billion Petroleum Import Bill
Uganda Mandates Ethanol Blending to Cut $2 Billion Petroleum Import Bill Uganda will require all fuel distributors to blend locally produced ethanol into petrol starting January, in a strategic move to reduce the East African nation’s substantial $2 billion annual petroleum import expenditure. The energy ministry announced this significant policy shift as part of […]
Perenco Drives $1 Billion Gas Revolution Across Central Africa
Perenco Drives $1 Billion Gas Revolution Across Central Africa Independent oil and gas company Perenco is positioning natural gas at the center of its African expansion strategy, with the transformative $1 billion Cap Lopez LNG project in Gabon leading the charge as a regional energy game-changer. Located at the existing Cap Lopez oil terminal, the […]
Afreximbank Boosts Oando’s Production Strategy with $375 Million Facility
Afreximbank Boosts Oando’s Production Strategy with $375 Million Facility Nigerian oil and gas company Oando Oil Limited has moved significantly closer to its ambitious production targets following the completion of a $375 million reserve-based lending facility upsizing by the African Export-Import Bank. The enhanced facility, supported by Mercuria Asia Resources PTE Limited, represents a strategic […]