Libya Opens First Oil Tender Since 2011 Revolution – Major Players Rush In
Libya Opens First Oil Tender Since 2011 Revolution – Major Players Rush In In a landmark move for the oil-rich North African nation, Libya has launched its first energy exploration tender since the 2011 conflict that ended Muammar Qaddafi’s regime. Industry giants Chevron Corp. and TotalEnergies SE are leading the charge among 37 international companies […]
Naval Barge Capsizes in Gulf of Suez
Naval Barge Capsizes in Gulf of Suez A tragic accident has struck Egypt’s oil sector as the barge “Adam Marine 12” belonging to an oil rig capsized in the Jabal Al-Zeit area of the Gulf of Suez. Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources confirmed the incident, which has resulted in four fatalities and multiple […]
Angola’s Cuito Solar Plant Set to Power Provincial Grid in July
Angola’s Cuito Solar Plant Set to Power Provincial Grid in July The Cuito photovoltaic power plant in Angola’s Bié Province is preparing to begin electricity production in July following completion of final technical tests. The 14.6-megawatt solar facility represents a major advancement in the province’s renewable energy infrastructure and grid connectivity efforts. Provincial Governor Celeste […]
Libya and Turkey Strengthen Energy Cooperation Through Ministerial Talks
Libya and Turkey Strengthen Energy Cooperation Through Ministerial Talks Libya’s Minister of Oil and Gas Khalifa Abdel Sadek met with Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar in Istanbul to explore expanded bilateral cooperation in the energy sector. The high-level discussions focused on opportunities for collaboration in both offshore and onshore oil and gas exploration activities. The […]
Shell and PETRONAS Exceed Expectations with Early Gas Well Completion
Shell and PETRONAS Exceed Expectations with Early Gas Well Completion Burullus Gas Company, a joint venture between Shell and PETRONAS, has brought the Siena DE development well online three days ahead of schedule, marking the first milestone in the 11th phase of the West Delta Deep Marine project. The achievement validates engineering projections with natural […]
Italian Technology Boosts Zohr Field Production by 115 Million Cubic Feet Daily
Italian Technology Boosts Zohr Field Production by 115 Million Cubic Feet Daily The offshore drilling rig Saipem 10000 has successfully completed advanced drilling operations at Egypt’s Zohr gas field, adding substantial production capacity through cutting-edge deepwater technology. The rig finished sidetrack drilling at the Zohr-6 well, contributing approximately 60 million cubic feet of natural gas […]
TAQA Expands African Operations with Major Egyptian Facility Opening
TAQA Expands African Operations with Major Egyptian Facility Opening International energy solutions company TAQA has officially opened a comprehensive 12,000 square meter integrated operations facility in Egypt’s Kattameya Industrial Area. The new complex, featuring corporate offices, a state-of-the-art workshop, and dedicated training center, represents a significant expansion of the company’s African operations. Located in the […]
Tanzania Launches First Gas Drilling in Decade, Production Set to Surge
Tanzania Launches First Gas Drilling in Decade, Production Set to Surge Tanzania is preparing to drill three new natural gas wells in November 2025 at the Mnazi Bay Block in Mtwara Region, marking the first drilling activity in the area since 2015. The ambitious project is expected to boost output by over 30 million cubic […]
Sudan-South Sudan Oil Export Talks Collapse, Economic Crisis Looms
Sudan-South Sudan Oil Export Talks Collapse, Economic Crisis Looms Negotiations between Sudan and South Sudan over revised oil transit fees have reached a deadlock, threatening South Sudan’s already fragile economy and its vital 350,000 barrels per day oil export capacity. The failure to reach agreement leaves the landlocked nation’s energy infrastructure hanging in the balance. […]
Egypt Reduces Industrial Gas Distribution Due to Supply Constraints
Egypt Reduces Industrial Gas Distribution Due to Supply Constraints Egypt has activated emergency protocols and temporarily halted natural gas supplies to industrial facilities. The government swiftly implemented contingency measures, prioritizing gas allocations and forcing power plants to maximize diesel consumption to maintain electricity generation. Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi personally oversaw operations […]