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TotalEnergies Achieves Record Profit Despite Challenging Market Conditions

TotalEnergies reported a net profit of $21.4 billion (€19.8 billion) in 2023, marking a new record following its historic result in 2022. Despite depressed prices for gas and oil, the world’s fourth-largest major improved its net profit by 4% compared to 2022, attributed to the “growth in hydrocarbons, particularly liquefied natural gas and electricity,” announced CEO Patrick Pouyanné in the company’s earnings statement released on Wednesday, February 7th. However, this performance falls short of analysts’

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TotalEnergies, Shell, Chevron Double Down on African Oil, Gas

Leading IOCs are affirming their commitment to African oil and gas – a positive indication for service providers, drilling contractors and the industry at-large. Speaking in Nigeria earlier this month, high-level representatives from TotalEnergies, Shell and Chevron all confirmed multi-million-dollar investment projects in the pipeline, from driving frontier exploration to delivering gas from mature markets. With the Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum in Paris fast approaching this May, now is the time for investors

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Zimbabwe: Invictus Energy Confirms Major Gas Discovery at Mukuyu Field

Independent oil and gas company Invictus Energy has made a natural gas and condensate discovery at its Mukuyu-2 well at the Cabora Bass project, northern Zimbabwe. “The results from Mukuyu-1 are consistent with our geological modelling of the Cabora Bassa Basin and the presence of both light oil and gas-condensate provides us with confidence as we prepare for the next phase of our appraisal program,” stated Invictus Energy Managing Director Scott Macmillan. The announcement follows

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Mozambican Thermal Power Plant to Begin Operations in 2024

The Temane Thermal Power Station in Mozambique will commence operations this year, boosting the country’s electricity generation by 16% while fostering job creation and industrial growth. Construction of the 450 MW facility started in March 2022 and reached 65% completion in December 2023, according to Carlos Zacarias, Mozambique’s Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy. The $650 million project is Mozambique’s largest gas-fired power plant and will use gas extracted from the Pande, Temane and Inhassoro

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Nigeria Introduces Fresh Slate of O&G Reforms

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued new policy directives aimed at incentivizing foreign investment in the country’s oil and gas sector. The executive order introduces new fiscal incentives for oil and gas projects, reduces contracting costs and timelines, and promotes cost efficiency in local content development and partnership initiatives. The decree aims to establish Nigeria as Africa’s top investment destination for oil and gas investors. The declaration is part of efforts by the Nigerian

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TotalEnergies Undeterred: Advancing LNG Project in Mozambique Despite Travel Alerts

French oil and gas giant TotalEnergies is displaying unwavering determination to push forward with its liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, despite warnings from the French government against visiting certain areas of the province. According to a report from the Zitamar News Service, Maxime Rabilloud, the head of TotalEnergies’ Mozambique business, recently conducted tours of the Palma and Mocímboa da Praia districts, in defiance of the French government’s cautionary advice. Paris had

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Advancing Energy Cooperation: Highlights from the 7th GECF Summit

The 7th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) took place in Algiers, Algeria, on March 2, 2024. During this gathering, leaders convened to endorse the Algiers Declaration, emphasizing solidarity and cooperation among member nations. Hosted by His Excellency Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, President of Algeria, the summit welcomed leaders from member countries such as Bolivia, Egypt, Iran, Nigeria, and Qatar, among others. Observer and guest countries, including Angola,

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Nigeria Commissions 141 MW Integrated Power Plant

The 141 MW Aba Integrated Power Project in Nigeria has been commissioned to enhance energy security in nine areas across Abia State. The power plant comprises three 47MW gas turbines, a 27km gas pipeline, rehabilitated and new substations and 140km of data communication cables. Pan-African multilateral financial institution the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) provided a $50 million loan to support the completion and commissioning of the project in 2021. Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman

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African Energy Stakeholders Call for Accelerated FDI

African energy stakeholders are advocating for diversified energy development that includes fossil fuels, despite Western demands for decarbonization. Speaking in London last week, a panel of energy firms and financial institutions called for an influx of global capital, technology and expertise in helping Africa to sustainably develop its resources, rather than dictating its resource development strategy. “The collaboration we need on a global level is coming together on the funding, knowledge and technology side –

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Angola Oil & Gas to bring strengths to the Oil industry

The upcoming 5th edition of the International Conference “Angola Oil & Gas – AOG/2024” is poised to bolster the oil industry and national economy, stated Alexandre Barroso, Secretary of State for Oil and Gas, during a press briefing in Luanda last Tuesday. Scheduled for October 2nd and 3rd, the conference’s theme, “Boosting Exploration and Development to Increase Production in Angola,” underscores the imperative of addressing production decline through enhanced exploration efforts. Barroso emphasized the sector’s

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