Mozambique Invites African Entrepreneurs to Partner in $20 Billion LNG Project Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has called on African business leaders, particularly from Mozambique and Rwanda, to form partnerships supporting the logistics and supply chain of a major Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project led by TotalEnergies. The $20 billion project had been suspended in 2021 following a terrorist attack on Palma, in Cabo Delgado province, but is now poised for resumption. Speaking at the Kigali
Bharat Petroleum Strengthens Upstream Presence with Mozambique LNG Project Revival Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd (BPCL) has secured the rights to market liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Mozambique’s long-delayed Offshore Area 1 project, in which it holds a 10% stake, as full-scale development is set to resume following improved security conditions. Addressing BPCL’s annual general meeting, Chairman and Managing Director Sanjay Khanna said the project, jointly owned by three Indian public sector undertakings (PSUs) with a
Senegal to Stop Gas Imports in 2026, Saving 140 Billion CFA and Lowering Electricity Costs Senegal will cease importing natural gas starting in 2026, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announced, citing projected annual savings of 140 billion CFA francs and a reduction in electricity costs. Local production will replace expensive imports used for power generation. This move comes as Senegal emerges as a new oil and gas producer, with operations beginning at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim
Namibia Should Prioritize Gas Over Oil to Create Jobs and Drive Economic Growth, Says Economist Economist Robin Sherbourne has urged Namibia to place greater emphasis on gas development, arguing it offers far more potential for job creation and local economic benefits than oil. Speaking on BW Energy’s Kudu gas project, Sherbourne noted that while oil may generate significant government revenue, it creates limited direct employment opportunities. In contrast, gas development can play a transformative role
Mozambique LNG Megaproject to Restart in 2025, Supplying Japan and Asia by 2030 Construction of TotalEnergies’ liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Mozambique is expected to resume by September 2025, with production projected to begin between 2029 and 2030, Mozambican President Daniel Chapo told the Japanese newspaper Nikkei last week. The $20 billion project, which also involves Mitsui & Co., was suspended in 2021 following an attack by Islamist militants. TotalEnergies has requested security guarantees,
Seplat Energy Delivers First Domestic LPG Supply to Cut Cooking Gas Imports and Strengthen Nigeria’s Energy Security Seplat Energy PLC has successfully completed its first domestic supply of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG)—Butane from the Bonny River Terminal (BRT) in Rivers State, Nigeria. The inaugural shipment involved loading 12,600 metric tons (MT) of LPG, a milestone that underscores Seplat’s strategy to expand local energy availability and reduce Nigeria’s reliance on imported cooking gas. Until now, LPG
Nigeria Expands LPG Fleet as Tinubu Commissions MT Iyaloja in South Korea to Boost Clean Energy Access President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has reaffirmed Nigeria’s readiness to provide clean and sustainable energy solutions at home, across Africa, and globally. The President made this known while commissioning a 40,000 cubic meter (CBM) Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) carrier, MT Iyaloja (Lagos), at a ceremony in Ulsan, South Korea. The vessel, owned by WAGL Energy Limited—a joint venture between
Nigeria Vows Reliable Gas Supply to Togo, Benin, and Ghana to Tackle Energy Poverty The Federal Government has reiterated its commitment to ensuring a steady supply of gas from Nigeria to Togo, the Benin Republic, and Ghana in a bid to tackle energy poverty and drive economic growth across West Africa. Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, made the pledge during a meeting with the outgoing and incoming managing directors of the
Angola’s Sonangol to Launch 30% IPO to Fund Exploration and Strengthen Energy Sector Angola’s state-owned oil giant Sonangol has reaffirmed its commitment to proceed with an Initial Public Offering (IPO) that will make 30% of its shares available to investors. The move is aimed at raising capital to advance exploration and production projects, as part of broader government efforts to transform Sonangol into a more competitive upstream player. Initially scheduled for 2022, the IPO process
ENH Plans Shift to Operator Role in Mozambique’s Oil and Gas Sector Maputo — The National Hydrocarbons Company (ENH) is preparing to transition from its traditional role as a minority partner in Mozambique’s oil and gas projects to a full-fledged operator, aiming for greater leadership in exploration and production. The strategic shift was a key focus of a board retreat held since Friday in Ponta do Ouro, Matutuine district, Maputo province. The meeting brought together
