Dana Gas Accelerates Egyptian Gas Output With Begonia-2 Drilling Campaign
Dana Gas Accelerates Egyptian Gas Output With Begonia-2 Drilling Campaign United Arab Emirates-based Dana Gas is strengthening its operations in Egypt by fast-tracking the development of Begonia-2, a strategically important gas well located in the Nile Delta. Operated by El Wastani Petroleum Company (WASCO), a joint venture between Dana Gas and the Egyptian government, the […]
Egypt Goes High-Tech With Nationwide Pipeline Network Upgrade
Egypt Goes High-Tech With Nationwide Pipeline Network Upgrade In a move to modernize its aging energy infrastructure, the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) has inked a strategic agreement with a consortium led by Siemens, DNV, and EnExpert Energy to digitize and secure Egypt’s extensive pipeline system. The agreement targets over 7,000 kilometers of pipelines, covering […]
Libya Moves to Unlock Gas Potential in Messla and Sarir Oil Fields
Libya Moves to Unlock Gas Potential in Messla and Sarir Oil Fields Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC), through its General Gas Department, has begun collaborative discussions with the Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOCO) to develop and utilize the vast volumes of associated gas being flared from the Messla and Sarir oil fields. These fields, located […]
U.S. Imports Over $1.3 Billion in Nigerian Crude as Trade Balance Tips in Washington’s Favor
U.S. Imports Over $1.3 Billion in Nigerian Crude as Trade Balance Tips in Washington’s Favor Despite recent tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump’s administration, the United States remains heavily reliant on Nigerian crude oil, having imported 17.39 million barrels worth $1.34 billion between January and May 2025. While crude remains exempt from new trade tariffs, […]
Ghana’s Oil Renaissance: New Offshore Find and $2 Billion Investment Spark Production Boom
Ghana’s Oil Renaissance: New Offshore Find and $2 Billion Investment Spark Production Boom Ghana’s upstream oil and gas sector is entering a major revival, bolstered by Eni’s declaration of commerciality for the Eban-Akoma offshore complex — the largest discovery in recent Ghanaian history, with reserves estimated between 500 and 700 million barrels of oil equivalent […]
Dangote Refinery on Track to Surpass Global Giants With Record 700,000 bpd Output
Dangote Refinery on Track to Surpass Global Giants With Record 700,000 bpd Output In a game-changing development for Africa’s energy independence, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery has announced that it will expand its crude oil processing capacity from 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 700,000 bpd by the end of 2025. This upgrade will elevate the […]
Nigeria’s Dangote Threatens Direct Sales to Combat High Cooking Gas Prices
Nigeria’s Dangote Threatens Direct Sales to Combat High Cooking Gas Prices Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, has announced plans to slash Liquefied Petroleum Gas prices across Nigeria, warning distributors that his company will bypass them entirely if they continue inflating costs. The billionaire industrialist made the declaration during a tour of the Dangote […]
Uganda Strengthens Energy Independence with New Refinery and Skills Development
Uganda Strengthens Energy Independence with New Refinery and Skills Development Uganda is advancing its comprehensive energy strategy through a landmark agreement with a UAE-based company to construct a domestic crude oil refinery. The facility will complement the country’s export-oriented projects, with ownership shared between the foreign investor and the Uganda National Oil Company. Construction is […]
Senegal Launches Groundbreaking LNG-to-Power Initiative Off Dakar Coast
Senegal Launches Groundbreaking LNG-to-Power Initiative Off Dakar Coast Senegal has achieved a continental milestone with the successful launch of Africa’s first operational LNG-to-power project. National utility Senelec partnered with Turkish energy firm Karpowership to begin generating electricity offshore Dakar using an innovative floating system. The project utilizes a floating storage and regasification unit to supply […]
Mauritania Revolutionizes Energy Sector with Complete Privatization Strategy
Mauritania Revolutionizes Energy Sector with Complete Privatization Strategy Mauritania is implementing a radical transformation of its power generation sector, shifting entirely to a privatized model that leverages both natural gas reserves and renewable energy potential. The government has announced it will no longer pursue state-led power projects, with all future electricity initiatives to be privately […]