South Africa Averts Airport Crisis with Emergency Jet Fuel Import Extension
South Africa Averts Airport Crisis with Emergency Jet Fuel Import Extension South Africa has narrowly avoided a potential aviation disaster after tax authorities granted a crucial year-long extension for special jet fuel import licenses, ensuring continued operations at the country’s major airports including Africa’s busiest passenger hub. The Fuels Industry Association of South Africa welcomed […]
Navy Smashes Massive Oil Theft Ring, Seizes 124,000 Litres in Rivers State Raid
Navy Smashes Massive Oil Theft Ring, Seizes 124,000 Litres in Rivers State Raid The Nigerian Navy has dealt a devastating blow to crude oil thieves with the destruction of four sophisticated illegal refining sites and the seizure of 124,000 litres of stolen crude oil during a dramatic operation in Rivers State on August 5, 2025. […]
ReconAfrica Spuds High-Stakes Kavango Well in Namibian Drilling Campaign
ReconAfrica Spuds High-Stakes Kavango Well in Namibian Drilling Campaign Reconnaissance Energy Africa has officially commenced drilling at the Kavango well as of July 31st, following encouraging geological results from the Naingopo well that prompted the company to shift its rig schedule and prioritize the Kavango West location. CEO Brian Reinsborough described the project as potentially […]
NNPCL Expands Northern Nigeria Energy Infrastructure with New Wells and Gas Plants
NNPCL Expands Northern Nigeria Energy Infrastructure with New Wells and Gas Plants The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has successfully completed drilling of four oil wells in Kolmani, Bauchi State, marking a significant milestone in expanding oil and gas exploration activities across northern Nigeria. Director Yusuf Usman announced the achievement during an interactive session in […]
Egypt Clarifies Israeli Gas Import Deal Following Media Speculation on New $35 Billion Agreement
Egypt Clarifies Israeli Gas Import Deal Following Media Speculation on New $35 Billion Agreement Egypt has not signed any new agreement to import Israeli gas, according to Moataz Atef, Undersecretary for the Minister’s Technical Office and Official Spokesperson of the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, clarifying recent media reports during a prime-time television appearance. […]
The Gambia Races Toward 90% Electrification Target as Major Infrastructure Investments Take Hold
The Gambia Races Toward 90% Electrification Target as Major Infrastructure Investments Take Hold The Gambia is accelerating toward an ambitious 90% electricity access target by end-2025, with major international financing and infrastructure projects now coming online to transform the country’s energy landscape and unlock industrial growth potential. The World Bank recently approved $52.6 million in […]
Namibia Chooses Revolutionary Nuclear Technology to Power Major Walvis Bay Oil Refinery
Namibia Chooses Revolutionary Nuclear Technology to Power Major Walvis Bay Oil Refinery In a groundbreaking move that could reshape Southern Africa’s energy landscape, Namibia has selected cutting-edge South African nuclear technology to power a massive new oil refinery at Walvis Bay, marking the continent’s first nuclear-powered petroleum facility. The ambitious project, spearheaded by Dune 7 […]
Nigeria’s Oil Production Surges as Security Crackdown Delivers Results
Nigeria’s Oil Production Surges as Security Crackdown Delivers Results Nigeria’s crude oil output has posted significant gains in recent weeks, marking a major turnaround for Africa’s largest petroleum producer as intensified security operations across the Niger Delta begin to pay dividends. Gbenga Komolafe, Chief Executive of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), confirmed the […]