BP is set to expand its presence in Egypt by exploring new oil and natural gas opportunities across six concessions, according to Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. The announcement came during a meeting with BP’s CEO, Murray Auchincloss, where the company reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the country. Madbouly highlighted BP’s 60-year history of operations in Egypt, during which the company has invested a total of $30 billion in developing its energy sector. At the
Shell has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Angola’s National Agency for Oil, Gas, and Biofuels (ANPG), marking its return to the country after a 25-year absence. The signing ceremony took place in Luanda on Thursday, with key participants including ANPG Chairman Paulino Jerónimo, Shell Executive Vice-President Eugene Okpere, and Minister of Natural Resources, Oil, and Gas, Diamantino de Azevedo. Minister de Azevedo highlighted the importance of the agreement, attributing it to Angola’s ongoing
Mozambique’s natural gas exports generated $901 million in the first half of 2024, a 33% increase compared to the same period in 2023, according to the central bank’s Semi-annual Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Report. The rise in natural gas revenue was attributed to increased export volumes, driven by the commencement of gas extraction and exports from Area 4 of the Rovuma Basin. This growth occurred despite a 28% drop in the average
Woodside Energy plans to secure multiple partners for its Louisiana liquefied natural gas (LNG) project before making a final investment decision (FID) in the first quarter of 2025, CEO Meg O’Neill told Reuters. The Australian-listed energy company is offering a 50% stake in the US Gulf Coast facility, which it fully acquired through its $1.2 billion purchase of Tellurian in October. The project is designed to process up to 27.7 million tons per annum of
Morocco is set to initiate tenders in 2025 for the Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline, focusing on sections within Moroccan territory. This milestone is part of the National Office of Hydrocarbons and Mines’ (ONHYM) 2025 Action Plan, according to Asharq Al-Awsat. The pipeline’s first phase will span Morocco, Mauritania, and Senegal, with additional gas transport agreements expected next year. A dedicated private company will oversee the project’s construction, operation, and maintenance, as outlined in a project document
President Nana Akufo-Addo has inaugurated the Bridge Power Plant, a 200MW combined cycle power facility in Kpone, located in Greater Accra’s Heavy Industrial Area. The plant, developed by Early Power Limited, is powered primarily by natural gas and is designed to be one of Ghana’s most operationally flexible combined cycle facilities. Supplied with five TM2500 aeroderivative gas turbines by GE Vernova, the Bridge Power Plant represents a critical milestone in Ghana’s energy sector. It is
Australian energy company Senex Energy has announced the imminent flow of first gas from its A$1-billion Atlas natural gasfield expansion, following the official inauguration of its Surat Basin facility in Queensland on Sunday. The event was attended by prominent shareholders, including Posco International CEO Kyein Lee and Hancock Prospecting Executive Chairperson Gina Rinehart, alongside representatives from government and the Wandoan community. The Atlas expansion is a key achievement for Senex, particularly as the Australian Energy
Angola plans to produce its first non-associated gas by 2025, announced Diamantino Azevedo, Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum, and Gas, during a ceremony in Luanda on November 23, 2024. The event marked the signing of a Risk Service Agreement between the National Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANPG) and the New Gas Consortium (NCG). Minister Azevedo explained that large-scale projects like this require clear objectives and goals. He expressed gratitude to the gas consortium and
Bourbon Logistics, a marine services company, has been awarded a comprehensive logistics contract to support an offshore exploration campaign in Namibia. The six-month contract, granted by a major but undisclosed oil and gas company, involves drilling its first well off southern Namibia’s coast. Bourbon Logistics’ responsibilities encompass the entire supply chain, including freight forwarding, logistics base services, and marine operations. The company will manage international shipments, customs clearance for equipment, and base management services to
ExxonMobil expects to begin liquefied natural gas (LNG) production from its Mozambique project by 2030, an executive announced on Thursday. Partnering with Italy’s Eni and China’s CNPC, ExxonMobil is leading the development, construction, and operation of onshore liquefaction and related facilities in northern Mozambique. “We anticipate starting early works at the Afungi site next year to keep the project on track for first LNG output in 2030,” said Frank Kretschmer, General Manager of ExxonMobil’s Mozambique
