Ades, a Saudi drilling company, has finalized a $66 million investment deal with its subsidiaries in Egypt, with the goal of enhancing oil production from the North African nation’s fields. According to a statement released to Tadawul, the Saudi stock market index, Ades Holding Co. revealed the ten-year agreement, with the option for extension, which involves injecting $30 million into Egyptian Suez Oil Co. (Suco) and $36 million into Egyptian Offshore Shukeir Oil Co. (Osoco)
Analysts and traders anticipate that Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery could disrupt the longstanding gasoline trade from Europe to Africa, valued at $17 billion annually. This development is poised to escalate pressure on European refineries, which are already grappling with closure prospects amid heightened competition. Commencing production in January after a $20 billion investment, the refinery has a capacity to refine up to 650,000 barrels per day (bpd), making it the largest in Africa and Europe
South Sudan’s national oil company Nilepet is calling on investors to secure funding for the construction of an oil refinery in the country’s Block 5A. According to Director General of Finance, Services and Administration at Nilepet Dr. Matiok Santino Akuei, the project has amassed a total investment of $29 million, with the refinery’s estimated initial costs currently standing at $3 billion. As such, the seventh edition of the nation’s official energy event South Sudan Oil
Mauritania is poised to become Africa’s third-largest gas exporter with the imminent production from the Grande Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas field. Major industry players such as bp, Total Energies, and Shell are actively exploring Mauritania’s basin, while the government is prioritizing the full exploitation of the country’s gas potential until 2030. As part of this strategy, Mauritania has launched the Energy Service Zone project in Nouakchott under its Gas Master Plan initiated in 2022. A
Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has begun distributing limited quantities of petroleum products to its subsidiaries in Tanzania and Uganda. Uganda’s fuel distribution network is currently dependent on Kenya, importing roughly $2 billion worth of petroleum per year, for which Kenya Pipeline Company handles at least 90% of the cargoes. As a result, UNOC has signed a five-year supply deal to import fuel directly from energy trader Vitol Bahrain for distribution to consumers. Last November,
The China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) is sending a team of senior executives to Angola to discussion opportunities in oil exploration. According to Angola’s Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, “In the coming days, a delegation from CNOOC – led by Liu Yongjie, Chairman of the CNOOC International Limited – is set to travel to Angola to start discussions around Block 24 and other oil exploration opportunities.” Located in the Southern Kwanza Basin,
Nigeria has announced a significant policy shift concerning mining licenses, stating that new licenses will only be granted to companies that present plans for local mineral processing. This development aims to enhance the value extracted from Nigeria’s solid mineral deposits and aligns with the country’s efforts to boost its economy. According to a government spokesperson cited by Reuters, this change signifies a departure from Nigeria’s historical practice of exporting raw materials. It reflects a broader
The Sonangol Kulumbimbi ship has been honored in the 2023 edition of “Significant Ships,” an annual publication by the British Royal Institution of Naval Architects. This recognition celebrates vessels over 100 meters long and highlights the ship’s exceptional navigability and environmental conservation efforts. Sonangol, in collaboration with Hyundai Samho Heavy Industries (HSHI), has constructed the Sonangol Kulumbimbi with a strong focus on innovation and environmental responsibility. Measuring 274 meters in length, 48 meters in width,
The price of gasoline in South Africa will increase in April. Diesel (diesel), however, will see some reduction. The department responsible for the measures attributed the adjustments to the increase in average international prices for gasoline products For this reason, April will be a mixed month for South African motorists in terms of fuel prices, with petrol rising, while the cost of diesel will increase or decrease slightly, depending on whether you live inland or
Heitor Carvalho, Director of the Economic Research Center at the Lusíada University of Angola (CINVESTEC), emphasized the urgent need for new oil investments to prevent a potential shortage of crude oil by 2033. Speaking during the presentation of the Economic Report for the Third Quarter of 2023 in Huambo, Carvalho warned that Angola faces the risk of oil depletion within the next nine years if proactive measures are not taken to develop new reserves. Carvalho
