Sonagas Replaces 500 Gas Cylinder Valves Weekly as Consumer Group Warns of Expired and Leaking Cylinders in Angola Sonagas, a subsidiary of Sonangol, stated on Wednesday that leaks in cooking gas cylinders are primarily caused by improper handling during transportation, rather than manufacturing defects or filling processes. The company disclosed that it replaces more than 500 gas cylinder check valves each week as part of routine safety and quality control measures. According to Pedro de
Libya’s NOC Activates First Phase of Farigh–Brega Gas Pipeline to Boost Power Supply and Support 2030 Production Targets Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) has launched the first phase of the Farigh–Brega gas pipeline, marking a significant milestone in efforts to strengthen domestic gas supply and enhance energy security. The initial segment of the pipeline is now operational, with gas pumping and pressure balancing underway as system integration continues across the network. The development reflects Libya’s
Africa Expands LNG Exports to Europe as Demand Rises Amid Energy Supply Uncertainty Africa is increasingly emerging as a strategic supplier of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to Europe, as shifting global energy dynamics driven by instability in the Middle East and ongoing uncertainty surrounding Russian gas supplies reshape international markets. Energy ministers from Senegal, Equatorial Guinea, Nigeria, and the Republic of the Congo are expected to meet European stakeholders in Paris next month during the
Angola Launches Gas Exports from Quiluma Field, Boosting Energy Diversification The National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANPG) announced on Monday the start of gas supply from the Quiluma field, operated by the Novo Consórcio de Gás (NCG). Initial exports reached 150 million cubic feet per day, with projections to climb to 314 million cubic feet per day by the end of the year. Operations officially began last Friday, according to ANPG and
Cameroon Offers 9 Oil and Gas Exploration Blocks as SNH Bid Round Closes March 30, 2026 National Hydrocarbons Corporation (SNH) of Cameroon is receiving proposals for nine exploration and production blocks under its ongoing licensing round, with submissions open until March 30, 2026. The agency plans to announce the results of the bid round on April 24, 2026. The offered blocks are located across two of Cameroon’s key hydrocarbon basins. The Rio del Rey Basin
Nigeria Positions Itself as a Strategic Alternative in Global Oil Supply Amid Middle East Tensions Faced with persistent geopolitical tensions in the Middle East, Nigeria is seeking to strengthen its role in the global supply of oil and gas. As Africa’s leading crude oil producer, the country is positioning itself as a credible alternative to help diversify hydrocarbon sources on international markets. In a recent media appearance, Nigerian Foreign Minister Yusuf Maitama Tuggar called on
Eni Expands Position in Algeria’s Touat Gas Field Following Engie Withdrawal Eni has increased its stake in Algeria’s onshore Touat natural gas project after Engie formally exited the development, according to a presidential decree issued by Algerian authorities. The decree approves amendments to the hydrocarbon contract covering the Touat perimeter, which comprises blocks 352A and 353 in the Adrar region of southwestern Algeria. Under the revised ownership structure, Eni acquires 8% of Engie’s former interest,
Libya Resumes Sinawen Oil Field Production in Nalut After 3.5-Year Suspension National Oil Corporation (NOC) has resumed production at the Sinawen oil field in the Nalut region of western Libya, ending a shutdown that lasted more than three and a half years. The field was taken offline due to financial and technical challenges related to crude transportation via pipelines connected to the Mellitah Oil and Gas Complex. According to the NOC, these constraints disrupted export
Libya Grants Exploration Licenses to Chevron, Eni, QatarEnergy and Repsol in Major Oil and Gas Round Libya has awarded new oil and gas exploration blocks to several international energy companies, including Chevron, Eni, QatarEnergy and Repsol, marking the country’s first licensing round in nearly two decades. The bidding results were announced by Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC). The round the first since 2007 allocated exploration acreage in the onshore Sirte and Murzuq basins, as well
NNPC Confirms Seplat Maintenance from Feb 12–15 May Temporarily Reduce Gas Supply to Nigerian Power Plants Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has announced that Seplat Energy will conduct routine maintenance on its gas production facilities from February 12 to 15, 2026. According to a statement issued by NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, the scheduled work may temporarily reduce gas supply to some power generation companies connected to the NNPC Gas Infrastructure
