VAALCO TACKLES H2S CHALLENGES WITH INNOVATIVE TREATMENT IN OFFSHORE GABON
Company prepares for major drilling campaign starting Q3 VAALCO Energy is set to launch its 2025/26 drilling program offshore Gabon during the third quarter, after securing a rig last December for multiple development, appraisal, and exploration wells, along with several workovers. The campaign will focus on the Etame and Seent platforms, with particular attention to […]
MOZAMBIQUE’S FIRST OIL REFINERY SET TO TRANSFORM REGIONAL ENERGY LANDSCAPE
200,000-barrel-per-day facility to reduce imports, boost exports Mozambique’s state-owned Petromoc has signed a memorandum of understanding with integrated energy company Aiteo Eastern Exploration and Production Company to conduct a feasibility study for the country’s first-ever oil refinery. Announced by President Daniel Chapo in Maputo this week, the modular refinery will boast an impressive capacity of […]
MOZAMBIQUE AND ZAMBIA PARTNER ON $1.5 BILLION GAS PIPELINE PROJECT
New infrastructure to transport millions of tons of petroleum products Mozambique’s President Daniel Chapo has announced a significant agreement between the governments of Mozambique and Zambia to jointly develop a $1.5 billion gas pipeline, strengthening regional energy cooperation. The ambitious project will enable the transport of 3.5 million tons of petroleum products from Beira, Mozambique […]
SENEGAL’S OFFSHORE BONANZA: SANGOMAR FIELD DELIVERS 3.8 MILLION BARRELS IN RECORD TIME
Nation’s ambitious production forecast targets over 30 million barrels for 2025 Senegal’s offshore Sangomar oil field has successfully produced and sold 3.8 million barrels of crude oil since operations began earlier this year, marking a significant milestone in the West African nation’s emergence as an oil producer. The Ministry of Energy, Petroleum and Mines announced […]
DEEPWATER DRILLING SURGE: AFRICA RETURNS TO CENTER STAGE
Major drilling contractors forecast continental boom through 2029 as long-dormant projects awaken Africa is experiencing a dramatic resurgence in deepwater drilling activity, with two of the world’s largest offshore drilling contractors forecasting significantly higher rig utilization across the continent between now and 2029. The region that once lagged behind South America and the Gulf of […]
FRENCH ENERGY TITAN BRINGS AFRICAN OIL TREASURE CLOSER TO REALITY
TotalEnergies advances plans for massive Namibian Venus field amid offshore boom In a major development for Africa’s emerging energy landscape, French oil giant TotalEnergies and its partners are rapidly advancing the development of the mammoth Venus oil discovery off Namibia’s coast. The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) confirmed that all joint venture partners – […]
China’s electric vehicle industry is preparing to take on the world. Is America ready?
This year’s Shanghai auto show has a clear message for visitors: China is now a global leader in innovation, and it wants the world to know. The massive, thrumming exhibition that took place in the country’s financial capital over the past two weeks boasted over 60 football fields of floorspace, packed full of carmakers using […]
Can Africa’s EV revolution support rural women?
Zimbabwean start-up Mobility for Africa wants to bring electric tricycles to rural regions across Africa. Zimbabwean start-up Mobility for Africa wants to bring electric tricycles to rural regions across Africa. Mobility for Africa. Africa’s electric vehicle (EV) market is accelerating. But so far, one particular group of potential users — rural women — has largely […]
Africa’s first ‘AI factory’ could be a breakthrough for the continent
Strive Masiyiwa, founder and chairman of Cassava Technologies, said that the firm’s new data centers will “drive Africa’s AI innovation while strengthening the continent’s digital independence.” Strive Masiyiwa, founder and chairman of Cassava Technologies, said that the firm’s new data centers will “drive Africa’s AI innovation while strengthening the continent’s digital independence.” David Swanson/Reuters. There’s […]
Syrian president says his government is holding indirect talks with Israel
Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa attends a press conference at the Elysee Palace in Paris on May 7. Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa attends a press conference at the Elysee Palace in Paris on May 7. Syrian President Ahmad al-Sharaa has said that his government is holding indirect talks with Israel to bring an end to Israeli […]