Seplat Brings ANOH Gas Project Onstream, Strengthening Nigeria’s Domestic Gas Supply Seplat Energy, Nigeria’s leading independent energy company, has confirmed the start of gas production at its ANOH gas project, a 300 million standard cubic feet per day (MMscfd) facility that is expected to play a key role in boosting domestic gas supply and reducing routine flaring in the Niger Delta. Following completion of the 11-kilometer Indorama gas export pipeline and receipt of regulatory approval
Dangote Group Selects Engineers India for $350m Expansion of Lekki Refinery to 1.4 Million bpd Nigeria’s Dangote Group has awarded a $350 million contract to Engineers India Limited (EIL) to significantly expand its Lekki oil refinery, a move that would increase capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day and reinforce Nigeria’s ambition to become a regional hub for refined petroleum products. Under the agreement, the Indian state-owned engineering firm will deliver a second processing train
Eni, NOC, and BP Begin Deepwater Drilling in Libya’s Gulf of Sirte Eni North Africa and its partners, including Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC), BP, and the Libyan Investment Authority, have begun drilling their first deepwater exploration well offshore Libya in the Gulf of Sirte, marking a significant step forward in the country’s offshore energy development. According to the NOC, drilling operations are being carried out using a drillship owned by Italian energy services company
Cameroon’s Kribi Oil Refinery to Begin Partial Operations in 2026, Nearly Two Years Ahead of Schedule Cameroon’s Kribi oil refinery is set to begin partial operations in the second half of 2026, almost two years earlier than its originally planned start date of June 2028, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to strengthen energy security. In its initial phase, the refinery is expected to process around 10,000 barrels of crude oil per day—approximately
TotalEnergies Agrees to Sell 10% Stake in Nigeria’s SPDC Asset to Vaaris After Failed 2024 Deal TotalEnergies has reached an agreement to sell its 10 percent non-operated stake in Nigeria’s onshore SPDC asset—now restructured as the Renaissance joint venture—to Vaaris, reviving its strategy to divest from mature onshore oil operations in the country. The deal comes after the collapse of a proposed sale last year to Mauritius-based Chappal Energies, which was blocked by Nigerian regulators
Brent Oil Climbs to $65.46 on Iran Tensions, Strengthening Angola’s Export Benchmark The price of a barrel of Brent crude oil, the international benchmark used for Angola’s oil exports, closed higher on Monday on the London futures market. Contracts for March delivery rose by 2.49 percent to $65.46 per barrel, driven by growing concerns over potential supply disruptions from Iran. The upward movement reflects heightened investor anxiety about instability in Iran, one of the largest
Lobito Corridor Attracts Over $6 Billion as Global Investors Back Africa’s Critical Minerals Route International investor momentum behind the Lobito Corridor continues to strengthen, with global financial commitments to the strategic regional infrastructure project now exceeding USD 6 billion. Linking the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Angola, and Zambia to international markets via Angola’s Port of Lobito, the corridor is increasingly regarded as a cornerstone of Africa’s critical minerals supply chains and regional industrial integration.
Rising Oil Prices Boost Africa’s Leading Oil Producers Africa’s largest oil-producing countries are among the main beneficiaries of the recent increase in global oil prices, driven by heightened geopolitical tensions and escalating United States pressure on Iran. Countries such as Nigeria and Angola have recorded notable gains, particularly in their dollar-denominated sovereign debt. In recent trading sessions, debt securities issued by these oil-producing nations led market advances, reflecting improved investor sentiment. Angolan bonds maturing in
Endiama Targets Record Diamond Production in 2026 After achieving diamond production of more than 15 million carats in 2025, Endiama has set ambitious targets for 2026, forecasting national output to exceed 16 million carats. The projection was announced by Ganga Júnior, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Endiama, during a press conference held on Thursday to present the company’s 2025 performance results and its strategic objectives for the current year. According to Angop, the
Angola Highlights Mining Investment Opportunities at Mining Indaba 2026 The Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, will lead the Angolan delegation at the 32nd edition of the Mining Indaba, scheduled for February 9–12, 2026, in Cape Town, South Africa. According to a statement from the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum, and Gas (MIREMPET), the conference will adopt the theme “Together Stronger: Progress Through Partnerships”, emphasizing innovation, sustainability, investment attraction, and the future
