Egypt Advances Refinery Modernization Projects in Suez
Egypt Advances Refinery Modernization Projects in Suez Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi has conducted field visits to major refineries in Suez governorate to review progress on projects aimed at increasing production of high-value petroleum products. The visits focused on significant infrastructure developments at Suez Oil Processing Company and Nasr Petroleum Company facilities. […]
Uganda Approves Ambitious 100 MW Solar and Battery Storage Initiative
Uganda Approves Ambitious 100 MW Solar and Battery Storage Initiative The Government of Uganda has authorized the construction of a comprehensive 100 MW solar photovoltaic plant combined with a 250 MWh battery energy storage system in Kapeeka. The facility will be developed by U.S.-based Energy America through its East Africa subsidiary, EA Astrovolt, which will […]
Libya Launches First Solar Power Plant in Historic Energy Transition
Libya Launches First Solar Power Plant in Historic Energy Transition Libya has commissioned its inaugural 1 MW solar power plant in Kufra, marking a significant step in the country’s renewable energy journey. The facility, designed with a peak capacity of 1.14 MWp, is expected to generate 2,182 MWh of electricity annually, serving as a model […]
World’s First Carbon Capture FPSO Begins Operations in Angola
World’s First Carbon Capture FPSO Begins Operations in Angola The Agogo FPSO unit has received its Provisional Operational Readiness Certificate, marking the start of its 15-year charter and establishing a new milestone in sustainable offshore oil production. The vessel represents the world’s first operating FPSO with carbon capture technology, setting new standards for environmental responsibility […]
Namibia Abruptly Cancels Major Oil and Gas Infrastructure Project
Namibia Abruptly Cancels Major Oil and Gas Infrastructure Project The Namibian Ports Authority has suddenly cancelled a pre-qualification tender for a crucial new oil and gas supply base at Luderitz port, dealing a significant blow to the country’s ambitions to become a major energy hub. The cancellation came just days after the tender was launched, […]
Nigeria’s Clean Fuel Imports Plunge 39% as Dangote Refinery Transforms Energy Landscape
Nigeria’s Clean Fuel Imports Plunge 39% as Dangote Refinery Transforms Energy Landscape Nigeria’s seaborne imports of clean petroleum products have crashed by 39% in the first seven months of 2025, dropping to 230,000 barrels per day as the massive Dangote refinery revolutionizes the country’s energy sector. This dramatic reduction follows a 19% decrease in 2024, […]
Algeria Closes Major Shale Gas Deals with ExxonMobil and Chevron
Algeria Closes Major Shale Gas Deals with ExxonMobil and Chevron Algeria is on the verge of finalizing groundbreaking agreements with energy giants ExxonMobil and Chevron to unlock the North African nation’s vast shale gas reserves for the first time. The deals represent a seismic shift in Algeria’s energy strategy as it seeks to capitalize on […]
Gabon’s Oil Industry Urged to Transform Corporate Social Responsibility Approach
Gabon’s Oil Industry Urged to Transform Corporate Social Responsibility Approach Gabon’s petroleum sector faces calls for substantial CSR reform following criticism that current programs rely too heavily on one-off sponsorships and donations rather than structured, measurable initiatives aligned with national development priorities. Minister of Petroleum and Gas Sosthène Nguema Nguema recently emphasized that “CSR funds […]
Gabon Targets 200,000 BPD Production with Deepwater Focus
Gabon Targets 200,000 BPD Production with Deepwater Focus Gabon is pursuing renewed upstream development momentum following the March 2025 Bourdon discovery in the offshore Dussafu License, alongside production increases from Perenco, BW Energy, and VAALCO Energy. The government aims to boost national output to 200,000 barrels per day by unlocking value from both mature fields […]
Meren Energy Advances Multi-Country Offshore Development Strategy
Meren Energy Advances Multi-Country Offshore Development Strategy Meren Energy, formerly Africa Oil Corp, is advancing significant offshore oil projects across three African nations following its quarterly results update. The company’s strategic focus centers on developing Namibia’s Venus oil field, exploring South Africa’s Orange Basin prospects, and expanding Nigerian assets. In Namibia’s Orange Basin, Meren holds […]