Namibia Postpones Critical Port Upgrade Amid Oil Boom Preparations
Namibia Postpones Critical Port Upgrade Amid Oil Boom Preparations Namibia’s port authority has postponed plans to upgrade the southern harbor in Lüderitz, a key infrastructure project vital for supporting the country’s fast-emerging oil and gas industry. The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) had invited proposals for a concession to establish an oil and gas supply base […]
Egypt’s MIDOR Refinery Boosts Capacity to 160,000 Barrels Per Day
Egypt’s MIDOR Refinery Boosts Capacity to 160,000 Barrels Per Day Middle East Oil Refinery (MIDOR) has successfully raised its operating capacity to 160,000 barrels per day, driven by new expansion plans aimed at boosting local production and reducing reliance on imports. The milestone was announced during a visit by Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and […]
Africa Faces $170 Billion Infrastructure Gap as Major Pipeline Projects Advance
Africa Faces $170 Billion Infrastructure Gap as Major Pipeline Projects Advance Africa’s infrastructure deficit remains a significant barrier to development, with annual investment needs estimated between $130 billion and $170 billion. This gap underscores the urgent need for innovative financing to support critical energy infrastructure projects that can drive regional integration and economic growth. The […]
Nigerian Oil Company Lekoil Commits to Sustained Investment in Domestic Energy Projects
Nigerian Oil Company Lekoil Commits to Sustained Investment in Domestic Energy Projects Lekoil Nigeria Limited has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining investment in critical oil and gas fields across Nigeria. The indigenous exploration and production company recently celebrated the operational achievement of first crude oil export from the Otakikpo Onshore Terminal through its joint venture, […]
NESR Wins $100 Million Production Services Contracts in North Africa
NESR Wins $100 Million Production Services Contracts in North Africa Oilfield service provider National Energy Services Reunited Corp. (NESR) has been awarded multiple production services contracts in Algeria and Libya with a combined value exceeding $100 million. The contracts, running for three to five years, cover key service agreements including coiled tubing, nitrogen and pumping […]
Seychelles Secures Historic Financing for First Utility-Scale Floating Solar Project
Seychelles Secures Historic Financing for First Utility-Scale Floating Solar Project French renewable energy company Qair has secured a $5.7 million senior debt facility from the Facility for Energy Inclusion (FEI) to finance the development, construction, and operation of a 5.8 MWp floating solar plant in Providence Lagoon on Mahe Island, Seychelles. The project, known as […]
Cameroon Approves Ambitious $400 Million Plan to Revive Fire-Damaged Sonara Refinery
Cameroon Approves Ambitious $400 Million Plan to Revive Fire-Damaged Sonara Refinery Cameroon has formally approved a comprehensive 24-month rehabilitation program to restore its only oil refinery, shuttered since a devastating fire in 2019. The recovery framework, known as Parras 24, was approved during a board meeting on August 13 and sets out an aggressive roadmap […]
Egypt and Japan Sign Historic Green Hydrogen Partnership for Suez Canal Zone
Egypt and Japan Sign Historic Green Hydrogen Partnership for Suez Canal Zone Egypt’s Suez Canal Economic Zone (SCzone) has signed a groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding with Japan’s Tokyo Metropolitan Government for cooperation on green hydrogen development, marking a significant milestone in bilateral energy relations. The agreement was signed by SCzone Chairman Waleid Gamal Eldien and […]
TotalEnergies Launches Major Offshore Drilling Campaign in South African Waters
TotalEnergies Launches Major Offshore Drilling Campaign in South African Waters TotalEnergies SE is preparing to launch an ambitious new offshore drilling campaign in South Africa’s Deep Western Orange Basin, marking a significant expansion of oil exploration activities in the region. The French energy giant plans to drill up to seven wells located approximately 211 kilometers […]