ETHIOPIA LAUNCHES AFRICA’S LARGEST HYDROELECTRIC DAM AS IT DOUBLES ELECTRICITY CAPACITY
ETHIOPIA LAUNCHES AFRICA’S LARGEST HYDROELECTRIC DAM AS IT DOUBLES ELECTRICITY CAPACITY Grand Renaissance Dam opens with cultural pomp to end blackouts, power electric vehicles and fuel economic growth, though regional tensions simmer. Ethiopia officially inaugurated the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD) on Tuesday, cementing its status as Africa’s largest hydroelectric project. Located on the Blue […]
NEPAL PM, OLI RESIGNS AS YOUTH-LED PROTESTS TORCH PARLIAMENT, POLITICIANS’ HOMES
NEPAL PM, OLI RESIGNS AS YOUTH-LED PROTESTS TORCH PARLIAMENT, POLITICIANS’ HOMES Social-media ban sparks mass demonstrations; security forces use tear gas, rubber bullets and water cannon as army enforces curfew and UN urges a transparent probe. Nepal’s Prime Minister K.P. Sharma Oli resigned on Tuesday as large, mostly youth-led demonstrations continued in Kathmandu following […]
WORLD CUP QUALIFIER: NIGERIA’S WORLD CUP DREAMS ON LIFE SUPPORT AFTER DRAW WITH SOUTH AFRICA
WORLD CUP QUALIFIER: NIGERIA’S WORLD CUP DREAMS ON LIFE SUPPORT AFTER DRAW WITH SOUTH AFRICA Super Eagles concede early own goal, rally for a late equaliser, but leave Bloemfontein with just a point, leaving their 2026 qualification hopes hanging by a thread. Nigeria’s bid for a seventh FIFA World Cup appearance hit a critical setback […]
WORLD CUP: CAPE VERDE EDGE CLOSER AS SENEGAL STAGE DRAMATIC COMEBACK
CAPE VERDE EDGE CLOSER AS SENEGAL STAGE DRAMATIC COMEBACK Victory over Cameroon leaves Cape Verde on the brink of history, while Senegal fight back from two goals down to strengthen their Group B lead. Cape Verde moved a step closer to a maiden World Cup appearance after beating Cameroon 1-0 at home on Tuesday, with […]
Namibia Strengthens Energy Partnership with Algeria
Namibia Strengthens Energy Partnership with Algeria Namibian Vice President Lucia Witbooi secured Algeria’s support for oil, gas, and renewable energy development during high-level talks in Algiers. Discussions with Energy Minister Mohamed Arkab focused on legal advisory support, technical training, and expert exchanges to strengthen Namibia’s emerging petroleum industry framework. Algeria pledged to share expertise in […]
Chevron Expands Israeli Gas Supplies to Meet Egypt’s Growing Demand
Chevron Expands Israeli Gas Supplies to Meet Egypt’s Growing Demand Chevron Corporation is working to increase Israeli natural gas supplies to Egypt through pipeline connections, addressing what company President Freeman Shaheen described as Egypt’s “insatiable appetite” for the fuel. The American energy major operates two Israeli gas fields that currently supply Egyptian demand and is […]
Khalda Petroleum Boosts Egypt’s Gas Production with New Desert Well
Khalda Petroleum Boosts Egypt’s Gas Production with New Desert Well Khalda Petroleum Company, a joint venture between Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation and Apache Corporation, has begun producing approximately 50 million cubic feet per day from the new South NUT-1 well in Egypt’s Western Desert. The achievement supports the ministry’s strategy to boost exploration and increase […]
Egypt Launches $117 Million Mediterranean Seismic Survey Project
Egypt Launches $117 Million Mediterranean Seismic Survey Project Egypt plans to conduct a comprehensive ocean bottom node seismic survey covering 95,000 square kilometers in the Eastern Mediterranean using advanced global technologies. Minister Karim Badawi announced the project aims to boost gas exploration investment opportunities while reducing risks for international companies expanding Egyptian operations. The seven-year […]
President El-Sisi Pushes Egypt’s Energy Sector Development Strategy
President El-Sisi Pushes Egypt’s Energy Sector Development Strategy President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi has directed continued development of newly discovered wells while intensifying exploration activities to enhance Egypt’s position as a regional energy hub. During meetings with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Petroleum Minister Karim Badawi, the president emphasized providing incentives to attract international investment and […]
bp Plans Mediterranean Expansion with Five-Well Egypt Campaign
bp Plans Mediterranean Expansion with Five-Well Egypt Campaign bp has signed a memorandum of understanding with Egyptian officials for a five-well drilling program in the Mediterranean Sea, targeting water depths from 300 to 1,500 meters. The campaign aims to accelerate natural gas production from the West Nile Delta using existing infrastructure, with drilling operations scheduled […]