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Heirs Energy Secures $750 Million Financing Deal With Afreximbank

Heirs Energy Closes $750 Million Afreximbank Financing to Drive Expansion and Production Growth Heirs Energies Ltd has secured a $750 million financing facility from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank), strengthening the company’s financial position and supporting its long-term expansion strategy in the energy sector. The agreement was signed in Abuja by Tony Elumelu, Chairman of Heirs Holdings, and George Elombi, President and Chairman of the Board of Afreximbank. Beyond operational efficiency, the financing is intended

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International Corporate News Oil

ReconAfrica Targets Early 2026 Production Testing in Namibia’s Kavango Basin

ReconAfrica Plans Production Testing on Kavango Basin Onshore Licence in Q1 2026 Reconnaissance Energy Africa (ReconAfrica) plans to begin production testing in the first quarter of 2026 on Petroleum Exploration Licence (PEL) 73, an onshore asset located in Namibia’s Kavango Basin. The company said it has entered an evaluation phase that has been in preparation for several weeks, following the identification of hydrocarbon indicators at the Kavango West-1X well on the licence. ReconAfrica has not

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International Renewable Energy

Mauritius CEB Launches International Tender for 2 MWp Hybrid Rooftop Solar Project

Mauritius Opens International Tender for 2 MWp Grid-Tied Hybrid Rooftop Solar Systems The Central Electricity Board (CEB) of Mauritius has launched an international tender for the supply of grid-tied, roof-mounted hybrid solar photovoltaic (PV) systems with a combined capacity of 2 megawatt-peak (MWp). Issued under Section 16 of the Public Procurement Act 2006, as amended, the tender invites eligible and qualified bidders to participate through the Government of Mauritius’ electronic procurement platform. The procurement, referenced

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International Exploration Mining News Oil

Somaliland Targets 2027 Start for Oil and Mineral Exploration

Somaliland Plans to Launch Oil and Mineral Exploration by 2027, President Irro Says Somaliland President Abdirahman Mohamed Abdullahi, widely known as Irro, has announced that the region expects to formally begin oil and mineral exploration by 2027. Speaking at the opening of the Somaliland Mining and Natural Resources Exhibition, President Irro said the region possesses significant untapped natural resources. He emphasized that the government is committed to developing these resources within a clear regulatory framework

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Corporate News International Oil

TotalEnergies Takes Over Operatorship of Namibia’s Mopane Offshore License

TotalEnergies Takes Over Operatorship of Mopane Oil Discovery in Namibia, Targets Drilling From 2026 TotalEnergies has signed an agreement with Galp to assume operatorship of Namibia’s offshore Petroleum Exploration License (PEL) 83, which contains the Mopane oil discovery. Under the terms of the agreement, the partners will implement a defined exploration and appraisal program over the next two years, including the drilling of three wells. The first well is planned for 2026, as the partners

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International News Oil

Libya Prepares for First Deepwater Exploration Well in Sirte Basin

Libya’s NOC Advances Plans for First Deepwater Drilling in Sirte Basin Offshore Block Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) has announced preparations for the country’s first deepwater exploration well in the Sirte Basin, marking a potential shift toward offshore exploration that has long been discussed but never executed. While planning is well advanced, industry observers note that the true test will come once drilling operations begin. As part of the preparations, NOC’s Exploration and Drilling teams

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Corporate News International Oil

Chevron Confirms Participation in Nigeria’s 2025 Oil Licensing Round

Chevron to Expand in Nigeria with 2025 Licensing Round and 2026 Offshore Drilling Plans Chevron has announced its intention to participate in Nigeria’s upcoming oil licensing round and plans to deploy a drilling rig in late 2026 as part of its strategy to expand operations in Africa’s largest oil producer. Jim Swartz, Chairman and Managing Director of Chevron Nigeria/Mid-Africa Business Unit, highlighted the company’s aim to strengthen its presence in Nigeria, citing the clearer regulatory

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Tullow Oil Moves to Extend Jubilee and TEN Licenses in Ghana to 2040

Tullow Oil Secures New Gas Deal and Plans Jubilee and TEN License Extensions in Ghana Through 2040 Tullow Oil is advancing plans to extend the operating licenses for Ghana’s Jubilee and TEN fields to 2040, following the finalization of a new gas sales agreement. The company is now working closely with government authorities to finalize the remaining agreements. Tullow’s newly appointed CEO, Ian Perks, who assumed the role in September 2025, highlighted these objectives in

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Corporate News International Oil

Eni Accelerates Phase 2 of Congo LNG Project Ahead of Schedule

Eni Advances Congo LNG Phase 2 with Early Gas Flow and Nguya FLNG Arrival, First Export Set for 2026 Eni has commenced Phase 2 of the Congo LNG project ahead of schedule, following the arrival of the Nguya FLNG unit and the entry of gas into the new offshore infrastructure. The company aims to export the first LNG cargo in early 2026. Phase 2 introduces three additional production platforms, the Scarabeo 5 unit for gas

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International News Oil

Nigeria Named Permanent Headquarters of African Petroleum Regulators Forum

Nigeria Emerges as Permanent Headquarters of AFRIPERF as NUPRC CEO Gbenga Komolafe Appointed Chairman The African Petroleum Regulators Forum (AFRIPERF), a coalition of oil and gas regulatory authorities across Africa, has selected Nigeria as its permanent headquarters and appointed the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Gbenga Komolafe, as its substantive chairman. The decision was reached during AFRIPERF’s inaugural Executive Committee meeting, which was held virtually on December 2, 2025.

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