South Africa’s Largest Gas Field Could Begin Production by 2033
South Africa’s Largest Gas Field Could Begin Production by 2033 Canada-listed Africa Energy Corp is targeting 2033 for first production from South Africa’s largest gas discovery, forging ahead with the Block 11B/12B project that former operator TotalEnergies abandoned due to economic challenges. CEO Robert Nicolella expressed confidence in the project’s competitiveness, stating from the company’s […]
Cameroon Offshore Drilling Campaign Set to Begin with Advanced Jack-Up Rig
Cameroon Offshore Drilling Campaign Set to Begin with Advanced Jack-Up Rig Tower Resources Cameroon SA is preparing for an important offshore drilling campaign with the booking of ADES Holding’s Admarine 510 jack-up rig for the NJOM-3 well on the Thali license, scheduled to commence in Q4 2025. The state-of-the-art rig, built in 2019, is a […]
Sierra Leone Launches First Major Seismic Survey in Over a Decade
Sierra Leone Launches First Major Seismic Survey in Over a Decade Sierra Leone is embarking on its first significant offshore oil exploration effort in more than ten years with a new multi-client 3D seismic acquisition project that could unlock the country’s hydrocarbon potential. Global geotechnical services firm GeoPartners has initiated the six-week project in partnership […]
Tanzania Set to Become Regional LPG Hub with Massive New Terminal Project
Tanzania Set to Become Regional LPG Hub with Massive New Terminal Project Tanzania is positioning itself as East Africa’s liquefied petroleum gas hub with the launch of construction for the Tanga LPG terminal, which will become the country’s largest LPG facility upon completion in 2027. Integrated LPG company Petredec has partnered with Tanzanian LPG conglomerate […]
Nigeria Partners with Brazil to Build Africa’s Largest Green Methanol Complex
Nigeria Partners with Brazil to Build Africa’s Largest Green Methanol Complex Nigeria is developing what will become Africa’s most robust Green Methanol Industrial Complex as part of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s Renewed Hope Agenda, with Brazil emerging as a key technical partner in the ambitious project. Minister of Innovation, Science and Technology, Chief Geoffrey Uche […]
Nigerian Energy Giant Oando Secures Massive $375M Financing Deal to Triple Production
Nigerian Energy Giant Oando Secures Massive $375M Financing Deal to Triple Production Nigerian energy powerhouse Oando has successfully secured a massive $375 million refinancing package led by pan-African financial institution Afreximbank, setting the stage for dramatic production expansion that could reshape the country’s oil landscape. The landmark deal, supported by oil and gas company Mercuria […]
Brazil’s Petrobras Makes Bold Move Into African Oil Markets, Eyes Nigeria’s Deepwater Goldmine
Brazil’s Petrobras Makes Bold Move Into African Oil Markets, Eyes Nigeria’s Deepwater Goldmine Brazil’s state oil giant Petrobras is launching an aggressive expansion into African oil markets, with Nigeria’s untapped deepwater resources at the center of its ambitious international strategy. The move marks a transformative shift for the company as it seeks to replicate its […]
South Sudan Oil Crisis Ends: Port Sudan Exports Resume After Devastating Drone Attacks
South Sudan Oil Crisis Ends: Port Sudan Exports Resume After Devastating Drone Attacks South Sudan’s crucial oil exports through Port Sudan have officially resumed after weeks of uncertainty following targeted drone attacks that threatened to cripple the landlocked nation’s economy. The resumption comes as a massive relief to South Sudan, which depends on oil for […]
Drilling Operations Set to Resume at Seme Field Offshore Benin
Drilling Operations Set to Resume at Seme Field Offshore Benin Akrare Petroleum Benin SA, a subsidiary of Lime Petroleum Holding, has announced comprehensive plans for the redevelopment of the Seme Field in Block 1 offshore Benin, marking a significant step forward for the West African nation’s oil sector. The Borr Gerd jack-up rig operated by […]
Chevron CEO Issues Safety Warning Weeks Before Fatal Angola Platform Fire
Chevron CEO Issues Safety Warning Weeks Before Fatal Angola Platform Fire Chevron CEO Mike Wirth had issued urgent safety warnings to employees just weeks before a tragic fire claimed three lives on one of the company’s oil platforms off Angola’s coast, highlighting growing concerns about workplace safety in the industry. In an internal video message […]