Angola Celebrates Major Gas Discovery in Gajajeira-01 Well and Expands Energy Development Efforts Angola has achieved a major milestone in its natural gas sector with the discovery of significant gas reserves in the Gajajeira-01 well, located offshore in Block 1/14 in the Lower Congo Basin. The announcement was made jointly by the National Agency of Petroleum, Gas, and Biofuels (ANPG) and Azule Energy. Azule Energy, the operator of Block 1/14 with a 35% stake, partners
Egypt to Offer Offshore and Onshore Gas Exploration Blocks to International Firms in August Egypt is set to allocate a new round of gas exploration blocks to international energy companies in August, as part of its ongoing strategy to boost natural gas production and attract foreign investment into the country’s energy sector. The upcoming concessions include large onshore and offshore areas, primarily located in the northern and northeastern regions, with significant portions situated in the
TotalEnergies SE is taking significant steps to restart its long-stalled natural gas project in northern Mozambique, following years of delay due to a violent insurgency in the region. The French energy giant has issued formal notifications to contractors, instructing them to begin site preparations. Companies involved in the project have started mobilizing personnel and equipment, signaling a gradual return to full operations. Among those notified is Portuguese construction firm Mota-Engil, which, in partnership with Belgian
Over its projected 30-year operational lifespan, the Coral Sul floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) platform is expected to contribute approximately 16 billion US dollars to the Mozambican state through taxes and fees. This estimate was revealed on Tuesday during a media visit to the Coral Sul platform, organized by Mozambique’s Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy. Operated by Italian energy company ENI, the platform is managed locally by ENI Rovuma Basin. During the visit, ENI
Egypt has increased natural gas production at the Zohr field by 60 million cubic feet per day following the successful redrilling of the Zohr-6 well, according to the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources. With Zohr-6 now complete, drilling operations have moved to the Zohr-13 well, which is expected to add a further 55 million cubic feet per day to production, based on technical assessments. These developments represent a significant step forward in enhancing Egypt’s
The Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) has awarded six new oil and gas exploration blocks to a group of international energy companies, marking a strategic push to attract more foreign investment into the country’s natural gas sector. The awarded areas include four offshore blocks in the Mediterranean Sea, offered through the 2024 international bid round via the Egypt Upstream Gateway (EUG), and two onshore blocks located in the Nile Delta and North Sinai. These
Independent oil company Perenco has committed $200 million to the construction of a new offshore gas platform, Kombi 2, located within the Kombi-Likalala-Libondo II (KLL II) permit area. Currently under construction at the Nieuwdorp shipyard in the Netherlands by engineering services firm Dixstone, the Kombi 2 platform is expected to produce approximately 7 million cubic feet of natural gas per day. The platform is scheduled to depart for Congo in October 2025 and is projected
Egypt has launched a new round of gas exploration opportunities, offering 12 blocks to international energy companies in a bid to boost domestic production and attract foreign investment. The Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources announced the openings through its international bidding platform last week. The offering includes five offshore blocks and seven onshore sites, providing a strategic mix of exploration zones for potential investors. These 12 blocks are part of a broader licensing round
Uganda has signed a trilateral agreement with Tanzania and Zanzibar to strengthen regional cooperation in regulating the oil and gas sector. The move supports Uganda’s goal of producing its first oil by 2026, even as uncertainty persists over the timeline for its long-delayed refinery project. The agreement unites Uganda’s Petroleum Authority, Tanzania’s Petroleum Upstream Regulatory Authority (PURA), and the Zanzibar Petroleum Regulatory Authority (ZPRA) in a coordinated effort to enhance petroleum development across East Africa.
QatarEnergy has secured exploration rights for oil and gas in Algeria, marking its entry into the country’s upstream sector through the 2024 Algeria Bid Round. The announcement was made by ALNAFT, Algeria’s national agency responsible for hydrocarbon resource management. The Ahara Block was awarded to a consortium comprising QatarEnergy (24.5%), TotalEnergies (24.5%, also designated as the operator during the exploration phase), and Algeria’s state-owned Sonatrach (51%). QatarEnergy’s President and CEO, H.E. Mr. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi,
