ExxonMobil plans $10B investment in Nigerian deepwater oil to boost production to 180,000 bpd ExxonMobil is moving closer to a $10 billion investment decision in Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil producer, aiming to expand its deepwater oil production in the country to 180,000 barrels per day (bpd). The company first announced the plan in September 2024 following a meeting in New York between its executives and Nigeria’s Vice President Kashim Shettima. The initial phase focuses on
Sonangol Guarantees Fuel Supply Stability in Angola as Middle East War Disrupts Global Oil Routes Luanda — Angola’s state-owned oil company, Sonangol, has assured the public of the continued supply of fuel to the national market despite escalating conflict in the Middle East that has disrupted key global oil and natural gas transport routes. The assurance was provided last week by Alfredo Alberto, Director of Supplies and Purchasing at Sonangol, who emphasized that fuel distribution
BP Commits $1.5B to Boost Natural Gas Production in Egypt’s North Coast and Nile Delta BP has announced plans to invest $1.5 billion in natural gas exploration in Egypt during the 2026–27 fiscal year, signaling its intention to expand operations while supporting Egypt’s goal of strengthening its energy sector and increasing export capacity. The investment will fund the drilling of new exploration wells along the North Coast and in the Nile Delta, areas critical for
Dangote Petroleum Refinery Receives $2.5B Afreximbank Loan to Boost Nigeria’s Fuel Production Nigeria’s Dangote Petroleum Refinery and Petrochemicals has secured $2.5 billion from the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) as part of a $4 billion syndicated term loan, strengthening the financial position of Africa’s largest oil refinery and supporting its next phase of expansion. Afreximbank and Access Bank acted as co-mandated lead arrangers for the five-year facility, which is intended to refinance existing debt and align
Namibia Reviews TotalEnergies’ Venus Oil Project Plan, Potentially Generating N$229 Billion in Revenue The Namibian government has begun reviewing the field development plan (FDP) submitted by TotalEnergies for the proposed Venus oil project, moving the initiative closer to negotiations and a final investment decision. Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare stated that the upstream petroleum unit within the Office of the President has made significant progress on technical and policy matters, including an initial assessment of the
Petra Diamonds Sells 781,797 Carats in Q3 2026, Books Revenue from Rare Cullinan Blue Diamond Despite Ongoing Market Weakness Petra Diamonds, the London-listed diamond producer, sold 781,797 carats during the quarter ended March 31, the third quarter of its 2026 financial year. Quarterly revenue rose to $68 million, up from $49 million in the previous quarter. However, the average price declined to $87 per carat, an 11% drop from $98 per carat, reflecting a 15%
Angola’s ETU Energias Boosts Stake in Block 14 Offshore, Strengthening Production and Revenue Base ETU Energias, Angola’s largest private oil company, has acquired a 20% stake in Block 14 and a 10% stake in Block 14K, both located in the Lower Congo Basin, from Azule Energy, the companies announced last week. The transaction was formalized through a Purchase and Sale Agreement (SPA). In a statement, ETU Energias described the acquisition as “a strategic step in
Lucara Diamond Raises $350m in Senior Secured Bonds to Fund Karowe Underground Project Completion in Botswana Canada-headquartered Lucara Diamond Corp has successfully closed a $350 million senior secured bond issuance, providing the financial certainty required to advance its Karowe Underground Project in Botswana through to completion. The five-year bonds carry a fixed annual coupon rate of 12.5%, with interest payments scheduled on a quarterly basis. Proceeds from the financing have been used to fully repay
Chevron Reports Extensive Cyclone Damage at Wheatstone LNG Facility in Australia, Full Production Delayed for Weeks Chevron Corporation said on Tuesday that downstream infrastructure at its Wheatstone LNG Plant in Western Australia sustained significant damage following a tropical cyclone, leaving both production trains temporarily offline. Danny Woodall confirmed that the two liquefied natural gas (LNG) processing trains at the 8.9-million-tonne-per-year facility remain shut after Tropical Cyclone Narelle struck the region last week. Speaking at the
De Beers Names Jillian Wolk as CEO of Tracr to Lead Next Phase of Diamond Traceability and Transparency Jillian Wolk has been appointed Chief Executive Officer of Tracr, the diamond traceability subsidiary of De Beers Group, effective May 1. She succeeds Wesley Tucker, who stepped down at the end of February after leading the business through its formative and scaling stages. Wolk brings extensive leadership experience across the jewellery, luxury and technology sectors. Most recently,
