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Egypt Fast-Tracks Gas Output with Early Production from Raven Field Wells

Egypt began producing natural gas from two new wells in the Mediterranean’s Raven gas field in February 2025—three months ahead of schedule, according to the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources. British Petroleum (BP) completed the drilling using the ultra-deepwater drillship Valaris DS-12, marking a swift and efficient expansion of the Raven field. This development aligns with Egypt’s broader strategy to ramp up natural gas production, drive economic growth, and attract foreign investment. The two

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Renaissance Africa Energy to Invest $15 Billion in Niger Delta Oil and Gas Projects

Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited has announced plans to invest $15 billion over the next five years in developing oil fields onshore and in the shallow waters of Nigeria’s Niger Delta. The Nigerian-owned energy consortium recently acquired oil assets previously managed by Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), following Shell UK’s exit from onshore operations in the region. The announcement was made by Greg Akhibi, Head of Supply Chain at Renaissance Africa Energy, on behalf of

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South Africa Proposes 10-Year LNG Import Deal with the U.S. to Boost Trade and Energy Security

South Africa has proposed a long-term agreement to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States over a ten-year period, aiming to enhance trade relations and support its energy transition. The proposal was detailed in a ministerial statement signed by Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, and published on the South African government news agency website. According to the statement, South Africa plans to import between 75 and 100 petajoules (PJ)—equivalent to approximately 75

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Renaissance Africa Energy Unveils $15 Billion Investment Plan for Niger Delta Oil and Gas Projects

Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited has announced plans to invest $15 billion over the next five years to develop oil fields located onshore and in the shallow waters of Nigeria’s Niger Delta. The company—a consortium of Nigerian-owned oil firms—recently acquired oil assets formerly operated by Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), following Shell UK’s exit from onshore operations in the region. Greg Akhibi, Head of Supply Chain at Renaissance Africa Energy, disclosed the investment plans during

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Petrobras and Sonangol Forge Strategic R&D Partnership in Oil and Gas

Brazilian state-owned energy giant Petrobras has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Angola’s national oil company, Sonangol, to collaborate on research and development in the oil and gas sector. The agreement was formalized during Angolan President João Lourenço’s state visit to Brazil in May 2025, which focused on deepening trade and energy ties between the two nations. Both President Lourenço and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva emphasized the importance of strengthening bilateral

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Angola Pledges Support for Namibia’s Growing Oil and Gas Sector

Angola has expressed its readiness to assist Namibia in building its oil and gas industry by leveraging its decades of experience in the sector. Presidential spokesperson Alfredo Hengari confirmed that Angola is well-positioned to train Namibians in oil and gas and has already begun capacity-building initiatives. He reaffirmed Angola’s full commitment to supporting the development of Namibia’s emerging energy sector. This pledge comes in the wake of Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s recent working visit to

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Petrobras Eyes Return to Nigeria with Renewed Focus on Deepwater Exploration

Petrobras, Brazil’s state-controlled oil giant, is actively seeking a return to Nigeria’s oil and gas sector, with a renewed focus on frontier deepwater exploration. This marks a strategic shift from its earlier divestment approach and signals Petrobras’ intent to expand its global footprint once again. The development was revealed by Nigeria’s Vice President, Kashim Shettima, in a post on X (formerly Twitter). Shettima attributed Petrobras’ revived interest to the economic reforms being implemented under President

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KNOC to Expand Egypt Oil Investments

Petroleum Minister Karim Badawi held discussions with KNOC CEO Dong Sub Kim and his delegation to explore investment and cooperation opportunities in Egypt’s oil and gas sector. KNOC showed strong interest in expanding its investments, focusing on four areas in the Gulf of Suez and the Western Desert. Dana Petroleum Ltd. and the Petro Nefertiti joint venture are managing these investments. Badawi stressed that Egypt’s petroleum sector has the capacity and expertise to deliver large-scale

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Woodside Approves $17.5 Billion LNG Project in Louisiana Amid U.S. Energy Push

Woodside Energy has approved a $17.5 billion investment to construct a new liquefied natural gas (LNG) plant in Louisiana, marking the first major U.S. LNG project to reach final investment decision (FID) since President Donald Trump returned to office and declared an energy emergency aimed at expanding American energy exports. The announcement positions the U.S. to further solidify its status as the world’s largest LNG exporter. The Louisiana facility will feature three liquefaction trains with

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AE Joins $25 Billion Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Project Amid Rising Global Interest

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has reportedly joined efforts to co-finance the $25 billion Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project, following growing interest from the United States and other international stakeholders. Morocco’s Minister of Energy, Leila Benali, recently confirmed the UAE’s involvement, noting that the ambitious transcontinental project has also secured backing from major financial institutions, including the Islamic Development Bank (IDB), the OPEC Fund, and the European Investment Bank (EIB). Morocco continues to position itself as

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