Qair Secures Major Financing for Mauritius Hybrid Solar-Storage Initiative
Qair Secures Major Financing for Mauritius Hybrid Solar-Storage Initiative French independent renewable energy company Qair has successfully closed financing for a groundbreaking hybrid solar photovoltaic and battery energy storage system project in Mauritius, marking a significant advancement in the island nation’s clean energy transition. The project represents part of Qair’s broader African expansion strategy and […]
Egypt’s Petroleum Minister Advances Al Hamra Port Development Project
Egypt’s Petroleum Minister Advances Al Hamra Port Development Project Karim Badawi, Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, conducted a comprehensive field visit to El Hamra Petroleum Port in New Alamein City to assess ongoing development and expansion initiatives. The ambitious project aims to transform El Hamra Port into a major Mediterranean logistics hub for […]
Ammat Global Resources Targets 70% Output Boost in Republic of Congo
Ammat Global Resources Targets 70% Output Boost in Republic of Congo Ammat Global Resources has unveiled an ambitious five-year expansion strategy aimed at increasing oil and gas production by 70% across its Republic of Congo operations. The comprehensive plan focuses on the company’s offshore Loango and Zatchi fields, supporting the nation’s broader objective of reaching […]
East African Crude Pipeline Races Toward Completion Despite Fierce Opposition
East African Crude Pipeline Races Toward Completion Despite Fierce Opposition The controversial East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) has reached 64.5% completion and is expected to finish within a year, despite facing sustained opposition from human rights groups and environmental activists. Developers have invested $3.6 billion to date in what will become the world’s longest […]
Indian Oil Giants Abandon Russia, Boost Nigerian Crude Imports by 22 Million Barrels
Indian Oil Giants Abandon Russia, Boost Nigerian Crude Imports by 22 Million Barrels India’s largest state refiners have made a dramatic pivot away from Russian crude, purchasing at least 22 million barrels of non-Russian oil for September and October delivery following pressure from the U.S. administration. The move marks a significant shift for Indian Oil […]
WASCO Strikes Gold: Abandoned Well Yields 5 Million Cubic Feet Daily, Adds $4B to Reserves
WASCO Strikes Gold: Abandoned Well Yields 5 Million Cubic Feet Daily, Adds $4B to Reserves In a remarkable turnaround that defies industry expectations, El Wastani Petroleum Company (WASCO) has successfully revived the Balsam-3 well that was previously slated for permanent abandonment. The well is now producing approximately 5 million standard cubic feet of gas per […]
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 […]