ADNOC Advances Bab Gas Cap Project, Set to Become World’s Largest Gas Cap Development The UAE is progressing with a key component of its long-term energy strategy as ADNOC moves ahead with the development of the Bab Gas Cap project, which could become the world’s largest gas cap development if fully realised. An ADNOC-led concession has been selected to develop and operate the project, which is expected to produce around 1.5 billion standard cubic feet
Global Gas Flaring Reaches 167 Billion Cubic Metres, Matching Africa’s Annual Gas Consumption, World Bank Says Global gas flaring increased to 167 billion cubic metres in 2025, its highest level since 2019, highlighting a growing challenge for energy security and economic development, particularly in Africa, according to the World Bank’s Global Gas Flaring Tracker Report 2026. The report found that gas flaring has risen for the third consecutive year, indicating that efforts to reduce the
Chevron Launches New Well Drilling at Nargis Gas Field Offshore Egypt’s East Nile Delta Basin Chevron has commenced drilling a new appraisal well at Egypt’s Nargis natural gas field, marking a key step forward in the development of the offshore discovery made in 2022. The project is being led by Chevron in partnership with Eni, Mubadala Energy, and Tharwa Petroleum Company. The Nargis field is located in the East Nile Delta Basin, approximately 50 kilometres
TGS Wins Offshore Angola 4D Seismic Contract, Extending Ramform Vessel Operations to 2027 TGS has secured a significant 4D seismic acquisition contract offshore Angola, reinforcing its presence in Africa’s offshore energy sector and ensuring continued utilisation of one of its Ramform vessels through early 2027. The project is scheduled to commence in July 2026 and will run for approximately eight months. TGS will deploy its Ramform vessel equipped with GeoStreamer technology to acquire high-resolution marine
Petralon Energy Adds 2,800 BOPD from DI-3, Boosting Dawes Island Production to 4,800 BOPD in Niger Delta Petralon Energy has commenced production from DI-3, its second consecutive development well on the Dawes Island field in the eastern onshore Niger Delta Basin, marking another milestone in its ongoing drilling campaign. The DI-3 well was brought onstream on March 14, 2026, adding approximately 2,800 barrels of oil per day (BOPD) to production. With the new well online,
Rovuma LNG Project May Boost Mozambique GDP by $11 Billion a Year, Says Standard Bank Study Standard Bank’s Mozambican subsidiary says the Rovuma LNG project, led by US energy major ExxonMobil in the Rovuma Basin in northern Cabo Delgado province, could significantly transform Mozambique’s economy, adding an estimated average of US$11 billion to GDP annually. The project, which is nearing a final investment decision (FID), is expected to generate up to US$150 billion in total
Certification, Compliance and Infrastructure Key for Namibian Suppliers Seeking Oil and Gas Contracts Namibian businesses seeking to participate in the country’s emerging oil and gas industry must address gaps in certification, infrastructure and governance if they are to secure contracts as the sector moves closer to large-scale development. The message emerged during the Upstream Oil and Gas Local Suppliers Workshop hosted by Petrofund, where international service providers outlined the key requirements, local companies must meet
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
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
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
