Kudu Gas Commercialisation Faces Long Road Despite Namibia’s Energy Ambitions

Wood Mackenzie Warns Kudu Gas Project Faces Infrastructure and Demand Challenges Before Commercialisation Offshore gas developments such as Namibia’s Kudu Gas Field face a longer and more complex path to commercialisation than oil projects due to extensive infrastructure requirements and uncertainty around long-term domestic demand, according to energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie. Speaking at a recent energy conference in Namibia, Wood Mackenzie Research Director for Sub-Saharan Africa Upstream Ian Thom said offshore gas projects require far

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Angola and Algeria Deepen Cooperation in Oil, Gas and Mineral Resources

Angola and Algeria Strengthen Energy and Mining Cooperation Following João Lourenço’s State Visit Angola and Algeria are advancing bilateral cooperation in the oil, gas and mineral resources sectors following high-level discussions between Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, and Algerian Ambassador to Angola, Mounir Bourouba. The meeting, held on Monday at Angola’s Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas (MIREMPET), focused on the implementation of agreements signed during President João Lourenço’s

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Ghana Signs New Gas Expansion Deal With Eni and Vitol to Strengthen Energy Security

Ghana Partners Eni, Vitol and GNPC to Boost Domestic Gas Production by 2028 Ghana has signed a new agreement with Eni, Vitol Group, and Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) to expand domestic gas production as the country moves to strengthen energy security and reduce dependence on imported fuels. According to local media reports, the agreement supports efforts to increase gas output under the Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) project, one of Ghana’s most important upstream

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Pertamina Explores Upstream Oil and Gas Opportunities in Angola Amid Expanding African Strategy

Indonesia’s Pertamina Eyes Angola Oil and Gas Investment as Domestic Reserves Near Decline A senior delegation from Indonesia’s state-owned oil company, PT Pertamina, has met with Angola’s National Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANPG) in Luanda to explore potential upstream oil and gas investment opportunities in the country. The discussions focused on possible entry into Angola’s exploration and production sector, as Pertamina seeks to secure new international reserves amid long-term concerns over declining domestic output.

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Egypt Raises Natural Gas Prices for Industry as It Accelerates Subsidy Cuts and IMF-Led Energy Reforms

Egypt Increases Industrial Natural Gas Prices to Cut Subsidies Amid Rising Import Costs and IMF Reform Pressure Egypt has raised natural gas prices for key industrial sectors as part of a broader effort to reduce energy subsidies and address mounting fiscal pressure caused by higher import costs and declining domestic gas production. A government decree published on Sunday confirmed that the new pricing structure took effect in May. The adjustments primarily target energy-intensive industries, including

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Nigeria–Morocco Gas Pipeline Gains Momentum as Europe Seeks New Energy Routes

Nigeria–Morocco Gas Pipeline: Europe Eyes West African Gas as Alternative Energy Corridor by 2031 Nigeria-led gas exports to Europe are drawing renewed attention as the Nigeria–Morocco Gas Pipeline project gathers momentum. The ambitious initiative is positioning itself as a potential energy corridor linking West Africa to European markets by 2031. Anchored on Nigeria’s vast natural gas reserves, the proposed pipeline is expected to traverse 13 countries along the Atlantic coast. Emerging gas producers such as

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Libya Partners with Chevron to Assess Shale Oil and Gas Potential

Libya’s NOC and Chevron Sign Deal to Study 123 Tcf Gas and 18 Billion Barrels of Shale Resources National Oil Corporation (NOC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chevron to conduct a joint study on shale oil and gas potential across several of Libya’s sedimentary basins. According to an official statement, the collaboration will focus on evaluating unconventional hydrocarbon resources and identifying opportunities for future development. Preliminary estimates suggest that Libya’s basins may contain

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Cameroon Awards Five Oil and Gas Blocks in 2025–2026 Licensing Round

Cameroon Grants Key Exploration Blocks to Murphy and Octavia to Revive Oil Output Cameroon’s Société Nationale des Hydrocarbures (SNH) has advanced its 2025–2026 licensing round, originally launched on August 1, 2025, with the award of five oil and gas blocks to international operators. Murphy West Africa has secured four blocks in the Douala–Kribi–Campo basin, a strategically important offshore and coastal region known for its established infrastructure and previous hydrocarbon discoveries. Octavia Energy Corporation has been

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Dakar LNG Terminal Project Set to Strengthen Senegal’s Energy Security

GasEntec and ELTON Partner to Deliver Dakar LNG Terminal, Boosting Senegal’s Power Capacity by 2027 GasEntec has signed contracts with ELTON Logistics & Services to supply a jetty-based LNG regasification unit along with associated onshore infrastructure for the Dakar LNG Terminal in Senegal. The project marks a major step toward expanding Senegal’s energy capacity and is expected to become one of West Africa’s leading LNG import facilities. Once completed, the terminal will supply natural gas

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Senegal Takes Full Control of Yakaar-Teranga Gas Project After Kosmos Energy Withdrawal

Senegal Transfers Yakaar-Teranga Gas Project to State Firm PETROSEN as Kosmos Energy Exits Major Offshore Development Senegal has moved to assume full control of its strategic Yakaar-Teranga Gas Project following an agreement for the withdrawal of US-based Kosmos Energy, marking a significant shift in the country’s upstream energy landscape. The decision places the development of one of West Africa’s largest gas discoveries firmly under state management. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announced that the agreement allows

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