Dangote to Lead Tanzania Refinery Project as East Africa Pushes to Cut Fuel Imports Aliko Dangote has pledged to support the development of a new oil refinery in Tanzania, as African leaders intensify efforts to reduce dependence on fuel imports from the Middle East amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. According to William Ruto, the proposed refinery will be built in the port city of Tanga and connected to Mombasa via a regional pipeline network. The facility
Libya’s NOC and Chevron Sign Deal to Study 123 Tcf Gas and 18 Billion Barrels of Shale Resources National Oil Corporation (NOC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chevron to conduct a joint study on shale oil and gas potential across several of Libya’s sedimentary basins. According to an official statement, the collaboration will focus on evaluating unconventional hydrocarbon resources and identifying opportunities for future development. Preliminary estimates suggest that Libya’s basins may contain
UAE to Leave OPEC in 2026: Analysts Warn of Oil Price Volatility and Revenue Risks for Nigeria The planned withdrawal of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is raising concerns among energy analysts, who warn the move could weaken the group’s influence over global oil prices and create risks for oil-dependent economies such as Nigeria. The UAE is set to exit the alliance on May 1, 2026,
Angola Launches Chiri Mining JV as Endiama and Rio Tinto Begin Diamond Exploration in Lunda Sul Angola’s state-owned Endiama and global mining company Rio Tinto have officially launched the Chiri Mining Company, a joint venture that will carry out diamond prospecting and exploration in the Lunda Sul province. The company was formally established during a ceremony attended by Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, marking a new phase in the country’s
Nigeria Clears $10.3B Eni Offshore Oil Project to Develop Zabazaba and Etan Fields, Targeting 150,000 bpd by 2029 Nigeria has approved a $10.3 billion investment plan by Italian energy company Eni to develop deepwater oil projects offshore, paving the way for long-delayed production at the Zabazaba and Etan fields. The approval was confirmed by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), which oversees upstream oil and gas activities in the country. The project is one
Sun King Targets 2 Million Ethiopian Customers with $150M Off-Grid Solar Investment by 2030 Kenya-based solar company Sun King plans to invest up to $150 million to expand access to electricity in Ethiopia by 2030, aiming to reach around 2 million households and small businesses outside the national grid. The announcement was made in a joint statement with the Ethiopian Investment Commission, which confirmed that Sun King will establish a local subsidiary as part of
De Beers Q1 Production Up 17% to 7.1M Carats as Botswana, Canada and South Africa Drive Growth Despite Price Decline Diamond producer De Beers reported a 17% year-on-year increase in rough diamond production to 7.1 million carats for the quarter ended March 31, driven mainly by planned ore releases at the Gahcho Kué mine in Canada and higher output from the Venetia underground mine in South Africa. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, production surged by 88%,
Aliko Dangote Targets 1.4 Million Barrels Per Day Capacity Expansion at Dangote Refinery, Creating Up to 95,000 Jobs Africa’s largest industrial project is set for another major scale-up, with Aliko Dangote announcing plans to expand the Dangote Refinery to a production capacity of 1.4 million barrels per day. The expansion is expected to create up to 95,000 skilled jobs at peak construction, reinforcing the refinery’s role as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s industrialisation and energy security
Rhino Resources Launches Capricornus-1A Appraisal Well to Assess Light Oil Discovery in Namibia’s Orange Basin Rhino Resources is advancing appraisal activities at its Capricornus oil discovery offshore Namibia following confirmation of a high-quality light oil-bearing reservoir in the Orange Basin, one of the world’s most closely watched new petroleum frontiers. The company has announced that it has contracted the Saipem 12000 drillship to carry out the Capricornus-1A appraisal well in Block 2914, which falls under
TotalEnergies Invests $141 Million in Namibian Suppliers to Boost Local Participation in Offshore Oil and Gas Industry TotalEnergies has spent more than US$141 million on local goods and services in Namibia since 2022, as the energy major intensifies efforts to expand local participation in the country’s fast-growing oil and gas sector. The investment reflects a broader push to strengthen domestic supply chains and ensure Namibian businesses benefit from the development of offshore energy resources. Speaking
