Mozambique Close to Agreement with TotalEnergies to Resume $20B LNG Project Halted by Insurgency Mozambican President Daniel Chapo says negotiations with TotalEnergies SE to restart a long-stalled $20 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project are nearing conclusion, raising hopes for a major economic boost in one of the world’s poorest nations. In a July 19 interview, Chapo confirmed that he recently met with TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné to discuss the resumption of the Mozambique LNG
Botswana Challenges Anglo American’s De Beers Sale Over Lack of Consultation Botswana has expressed strong dissatisfaction with Anglo American’s handling of the potential sale of its stake in De Beers, citing a lack of proper consultation, according to sources familiar with the matter. Anglo American is offloading De Beers as part of a broader restructuring strategy announced by CEO Duncan Wanblad, following the company’s successful defense against a takeover attempt by BHP Group last year.
Aliko Dangote Vows to Cut Cooking Gas Prices, May Sell LPG Directly to Nigerians Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, has unveiled plans to reduce the cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, across Nigeria. He warned that if distributors continue to inflate prices, his company will begin selling directly to consumers. Dangote made this announcement during a recent tour of the Dangote Refinery in Lekki, Lagos, attended by both
Aiteo to Build $240K bpd Refinery in Mozambique, Boosting Fuel Supply and Regional Energy Trade Aiteo, one of Africa’s leading energy companies, has signed a landmark engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) agreement to develop a 240,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) oil refinery in Mozambique. The project is set to dramatically increase domestic fuel production, reduce reliance on imports, and position Mozambique as a key energy hub in Southern Africa. The announcement was made during a signing ceremony
Dangote Urges Africa to End Fuel Imports and Boost Local Refining Capacity Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Industries Limited, has voiced serious concerns over Africa’s growing dependence on imported fuel, warning that the continent risks becoming a dumping ground for substandard petroleum products. Speaking about the motivation behind the $20 billion Dangote Refinery, Dangote said the project was driven by a commitment to help Nigeria achieve energy self-sufficiency and to inspire similar industrial development across
Kenya Pushes Oil Production Timeline to 2025 as Gulf Energy Revises Lokichar Field Development Plan Kenya’s ambition to become a commercial oil producer has taken a new turn, as the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has granted Tullow Oil and Gulf Energy an extension to submit their revised Field Development Plan (FDP). This critical document will shape how crude oil from the Lokichar Basin is extracted, transported, and marketed. The extension, now running through
Mozambique Restores Conditions for TotalEnergies to Resume $20 Billion LNG Development in Cabo Delgado Mozambique has established the necessary conditions for TotalEnergies to resume its $20 billion LNG project, the country’s energy minister confirmed. The project, located in Cabo Delgado, originated after the discovery of significant natural gas reserves off the northern coast in 2010 and reached a final investment decision in 2019. In 2021, TotalEnergies suspended operations following a deadly insurgent attack near its
Sintana Energy Secures One-Year Extension for Namibia’s PEL 79, Boosting Offshore Exploration Prospects Sintana Energy has secured a one-year extension for its Petroleum Exploration License 79 (PEL 79) in Namibia’s Orange Basin, now valid through July 2026. The extension, granted by Namibia’s Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy, covers exploration blocks 2815 and 2915. PEL 79 is held through a joint venture between NAMCOR and Giraffe Energy Investments, with NAMCOR acting as operator. Sintana holds
Eni Ghana Expands Gas Processing Facilities to 270 MMSCFD, Supporting Cleaner Energy and Power Supply Eni Ghana, together with its partners Vitol Upstream Ghana Ltd and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), has successfully expanded its gas processing facilities, increasing capacity to 270 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD). This expansion is a vital step toward strengthening Ghana’s energy security and accelerating the country’s transition to cleaner energy sources. Since its launch in 2018,
Tyranna Resources Acquires 70% of Angola’s Maongo Copper-Gold Project Amid Growing Demand for Strategic Metals Tyranna Resources, an ASX-listed company, has signed agreements to acquire a 70% interest in the Maongo copper-gold project, located 25 km northeast of Namibe, Angola. The project comprises a single prospecting concession application covering 269 km², which is expected to be formally granted in the September 2025 quarter. The area hosts extensive historical mining infrastructure, including ore treatment sites, three
