The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a €45 million loan to Tunisia’s Société tunisienne de l’électricité et du gaz (STEG) for a submarine power cable linking Tunisia and Italy. STEG will combine the loan with a €307.6 million grant from the European Union’s Connecting Europe Facility, and financing from the European Investment Bank, the World Bank, and KfW to develop the 200-km 600 MW high-voltage direct current transmission network. The project,
The National Diamond Trading Company of Angola (SODIAM) announced that it raised 22 million dollars from the auction sale of 1,329.89 carats of rough diamonds on Thursday, October 12, 2023. This was the 7th diamond auction held in Luanda and included special stones from mining companies such as Lulo, Kaixepa, Somiluana, Catoca, and Luele, according to a statement from Sodiam sent to Lusa. The most valuable diamonds came from the Lulo mine and yielded nearly
The TFT Group, a joint venture comprising the Algerian National Oil Company Sonatrach and the global oil and gas major TotalEnergies, has signed a contract with Entreprise Nationale de Grands Travaux Pétroliers (ENGTP) to expand the TFTII oil and gas pipeline. ENGTP will conduct engineering studies, procure equipment, and materials for the project, as well as construct the pipeline, flowlines, and surface facilities as part of the 8 billion dinars contract. The extension of the
In a time of significant change and transformation in the global energy sector, Petrofac is gearing up to play a pivotal role in meeting the evolving energy needs of the world. The company is actively seeking dynamic team players to join its ranks and contribute to its mission of shaping the future of energy supply and security. The world is currently reevaluating its energy supply sources and energy security requirements. As it plans for a
Oil prices fell for a third day on Thursday, dragged down by a larger-than-expected crude and gasoline stock build in the U.S. and easing supply concerns. Brent futures fell 43 cents, or 0.50%, to $85.39 a barrel at 0623 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude retreated 53 cents, or 0.63%, to $82.96 a barrel. Both benchmarks have given back most early-week gains after falling more than 2% in the previous session. U.S. crude oil
Angola may slow the removal of fuel subsidies to avoid a repeat of protests in June over a near-doubling in petrol prices in which at least five people were killed, the southern African country’s finance minister said on Monday. No decision has been made yet in ongoing internal discussions on whether to extend the end-2025 deadline for phasing out the subsidies, Vera Daves de Sousa told Reuters in an interview on the sidelines of the
The Canadian oil and gas exploration company Africa Oil Corp has announced plans to implement two carbon offset projects in Kenya to accelerate its decarbonization efforts and diversify revenue streams in the energy transition era. The company will focus on nature-based carbon offset projects it can directly control and monitor for quality and progress, aligning with its commitment to environmental sustainability. “Markets for new products and services may present opportunities for the company to expand
By 2035, Africa has the potential to produce 50 million tons of competitively priced green hydrogen, with expected global demand for green hydrogen reaching 607 million tons by 2050. In comparison, Africa’s demand for green hydrogen and its derivatives is expected to be between 10 million and 18 million tons a year by 2050, with a production potential exceeding that. Prasad emphasizes that Africa can export between 20 million and 40 million tons of green
Europe faces soaring gas prices as Israel suspends production at the Tamar field due to the Gaza conflict, while a leak in the Baltic pipeline fuels security concerns. Gas prices in Europe have witnessed a significant surge following Israel’s decision to suspend production at its Tamar gas field in the wake of ongoing deadly attacks from Gaza. The conflict, which has claimed over 1,100 lives since the weekend, has prompted Israel’s energy ministry to explore
South Africa’s master plan to develop its gas market is finally ready after repeated delays as it aims to reduce its carbon emissions and avoid chronic power outages that have plagued Africa’s most developed economy for years. The master plan will go to the cabinet before public release, a senior official at the department of mineral resources and energy (DMRE) said on Tuesday 10th October, 2023. “It is done, it is going through the internal
