Nigeria’s FIRST E&P Sets 2030 Goal of 250,000 BOE/D and 1 Bcf/D Gas Processing Capacity FIRST Exploration and Petroleum Development Company (FIRST E&P), a leading Nigerian independent oil and gas company, has unveiled ambitious growth targets for 2030. The company is aiming to achieve 250,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (BOE/D) in equity production and develop a robust midstream business with a gas processing and supply capacity of 1 billion standard cubic feet per
Dangote Refinery Faces Extended Gasoline Unit Shutdown, Impacting Global Fuel Markets Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery, one of the world’s largest single-train refineries with a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day (bpd), may see its gasoline production unit remain offline for two to three months due to ongoing repairs, according to industry monitor IIR Energy. The Residue Fluidised Catalytic Cracking Unit (RFCCU), which processes 204,000 bpd, has been offline since August 29 following catalyst leaks. While the
Shell Signs Angola Oil Deal After 20-Year Exit, Joining Chevron and Sonangol in Block 33 Shell Plc has returned to Angola’s oil sector after a two-decade absence, a move that signals renewed global confidence in the country’s energy industry following sweeping reforms aimed at attracting foreign investment. The Anglo-Dutch energy giant, together with Chevron Corp. and state-owned Sonangol EP, signed agreements with Angola’s National Agency of Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG) for exploration rights in
Gem Diamonds Lays Off 240 Workers at Letseng Mine Amid Falling Prices and U.S. Tariff Pressures Gem Diamonds is laying off 240 workers—about one-fifth of its workforce—at the world-famous Letseng mine, in a move that underscores the mounting strain on Lesotho’s diamond-dependent economy. The company reported a half-year loss of $11.7 million, a sharp reversal from a $2.1 million profit a year earlier, after revenue plunged 42% due to weak global demand and sliding diamond
Angola Block 33/24 Development Agreement Signed by ANPG, Shell, Chevron at AOG 2025 An agreement to advance development activities at Angola’s Block 33/24 was signed during the Angola Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition (AOG 2025), held from September 3-4 in Luanda. The deal was formalized by Angola’s upstream regulator, the National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency (ANPG), alongside national oil company Sonangol and international energy majors Shell and Chevron. Block 33 is located in
Angola Launches Kaminho Offshore Project in Kwanza Basin, Pioneering Deepwater Development The Angolan Government, in partnership with a consortium led by TotalEnergies, has officially begun the construction phase of the Kaminho Project—the country’s first offshore oil development in the Kwanza Basin—marking a major milestone in Angola’s deepwater exploration sector. According to the National Oil, Gas, and Biofuels Agency (ANPG), activities at Petromar began last week with the fabrication of over 5,500 tons of metal structures
International Resources Holding Signs Strategic MoUs with EGPC and Egypt’s Mineral Authority to Boost Energy and Mining Investment International Resources Holding RSC Ltd. (IRH), a leading mine-to-market platform and subsidiary of 2PointZero, has signed two landmark Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) and the Egyptian Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority. The agreements reinforce the UAE–Egypt corridor as a key driver of regional energy security and sustainable economic growth. The
HB Antwerp Recovers Rare 37-Carat Pink Diamond from Karowe Mine, Showcasing Exceptional Color and Craftsmanship Antwerp, Belgium – September 2, 2025 – HB Antwerp proudly announces the arrival of a 37.42-carat pink Type IIa diamond recovered from Lucara’s Karowe Mine in Botswana. This exceptionally rare stone exhibits an intensity of color rarely seen in the market today. Over the past five years, HB Antwerp has established itself as a leading expert in handling large, complex
Egypt Secures $340M Investment from Shell, Eni, ARCIUS, and Zarubezhneft for Mediterranean and Delta Exploration The Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) has signed four major agreements with Shell, Eni, ARCIUS Energy, and Russia’s Zarubezhneft to expand oil and gas exploration in the Mediterranean and Nile Delta regions. The agreements cover the drilling of 10 wells, with total minimum investments exceeding $340 million. Mahmoud Abdel Hamid, Chairman of EGAS, signed the agreements in the presence
Nigeria Signs Offshore Production-Sharing Contract with TotalEnergies and Sapetro to Boost Exploration Nigeria has signed a production-sharing contract (PSC) with TotalEnergies and local firm South Atlantic Petroleum (Sapetro) for two offshore blocks, aiming to attract investment and accelerate exploration under the country’s new oil framework. As Africa’s largest oil producer, Nigeria seeks to revitalize its upstream sector amid global energy transition pressures and declining fossil fuel investments. The agreement covers petroleum prospecting licences (PPL) 2000
