Indian Oil Secures 2027 LPG Deal with Algeria’s Sonatrach as India Diversifies Energy Supplies Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), India’s largest refiner, has finalised an agreement with Algeria’s state-owned energy company Sonatrach to import liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) in 2027, as India moves to diversify its energy supplies and reduce reliance on Middle Eastern sources. Under the agreement, IOC will receive one very large gas carrier (VLGC) of LPG each month, carrying between 45,000 and 55,000
Sintana Energy Expands Namibia Exploration with $6.5 Million Maravilla Deal Canadian-listed oil and gas company Sintana Energy is expanding its exploration footprint in Namibia after signing definitive agreements to acquire a 44% stake in Maravilla Oil & Gas, giving it indirect exposure to a major offshore exploration licence in the Walvis Basin. The transaction, valued at $6.5 million, will give Sintana an indirect 35% interest in Petroleum Exploration Licence 37 (PEL 37) through Maravilla’s 80%
Panoro Energy Enters Côte d’Ivoire with $80 Million Offshore Gas Acquisition Panoro Energy is expanding its African upstream portfolio into Côte d’Ivoire after agreeing to acquire an indirect 9.09% interest in the producing offshore Block CI-27 from Norwegian energy company DNO ASA for $80 million. The transaction, expected to close in autumn 2026, marks Panoro’s entry into Côte d’Ivoire and strengthens its position as a growing independent African oil and gas producer. Block CI-27 is
DNO Sells Côte d’Ivoire Assets to Panoro Energy in $86.5 Million Deal Norwegian oil and gas company DNO ASA has agreed to sell its Côte d’Ivoire business to Panoro Energy ASA for a total consideration of $86.5 million, as it streamlines its international portfolio and focuses capital on its core operations. The transaction involves the sale of DNO CI LLC, the company through which DNO holds its interests in Côte d’Ivoire. The consideration comprises $65.1
Chevron Discovers Oil and Gas Condensate Offshore Angola in Block 0 Chevron has confirmed a new oil and gas condensate discovery offshore Angola, strengthening the company’s exploration programme in the country and adding to its portfolio of discoveries in the region. The discovery was made at the 105-4X exploration well in Block 0, located in Angola’s Lower Congo Basin. Chevron said the well encountered a hydrocarbon column of more than 600 metres, including over 90
Angola Confirms Oil and Gas at Katambi-2 Well in Benguela Basin Angola has confirmed significant oil and gas potential in the Benguela Basin following successful drilling and testing of the Katambi-2 appraisal well on Block 24. The results, announced by the National Agency of Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG) and Sonangol Exploration and Production (Sonangol E&P), confirm the presence of high-quality hydrocarbon-bearing reservoirs and strengthen the prospects for developing Angola’s non-associated gas resources. Located about
VAALCO Brings New Gas-Supply Well Online Offshore Gabon to Cut Diesel Costs and Boost Field Efficiency VAALCO Energy has successfully drilled, completed and brought the ETBNM-3 gas-supply well into production offshore Gabon, strengthening the company’s operations at the Etame Marin block. The well, located on the North Tchibala structure, targets the Dentale D-15 reservoir and delivered results above pre-drill expectations. It encountered strong porosity and permeability, with more than 10 metres of net reservoir pay.
Nigeria Approves Deep Offshore Incentives to Unlock $50 Billion in Oil and Gas Investment Nigeria has approved a new deep offshore oil and gas investment framework designed to attract up to $50 billion in fresh investment, revive stalled projects and increase the country’s oil production capacity. Approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the framework replaces the previous system of project-by-project negotiations with a more transparent and rules-based incentive regime. The government says the new approach
Dana Gas Boosts Egypt Production as Drilling Success and Payments Strengthen Operations Dana Gas is seeing renewed momentum in Egypt after stronger production, successful drilling results and the full settlement of overdue receivables strengthened the company’s outlook for further investment. The UAE-based gas producer said it received an additional $21.5 million from the Egyptian Government, bringing all overdue receivables in the country to full settlement. The company also highlighted improved fiscal conditions, stronger government cooperation
MSC Launches Afungi Shuttle Linking Nacala and Maputo to Mozambique LNG Project Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has launched the Afungi Shuttle, a new maritime service designed to strengthen logistics connectivity for the TotalEnergies-led Mozambique LNG project and support growing economic activity in northern Mozambique. The new service connects Afungi, the site of the Mozambique LNG development in Cabo Delgado province, with dedicated feeder connections through the ports of Nacala and Maputo. The service is expected
