Category: Gas

The African Energy Chamber highlights Mozambique’s emerging significance in global gas supply amidst dwindling production in key African nations like Nigeria, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. In its “The State of African Energy 2024 Outlook Report,” the Chamber underscores Mozambique’s potential for considerable growth in liquefied natural gas (LNG) production, propelled by projects in the Rovuma basin. The country is poised to escalate its export capacity from 3.4 to approximately 43.5 million tonnes per year by

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Mauritania is poised to become Africa’s third-largest gas exporter with the imminent production from the Grande Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas field. Major industry players such as bp, Total Energies, and Shell are actively exploring Mauritania’s basin, while the government is prioritizing the full exploitation of the country’s gas potential until 2030. As part of this strategy, Mauritania has launched the Energy Service Zone project in Nouakchott under its Gas Master Plan initiated in 2022. A

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The West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo) has successfully resumed gas delivery at Tema’s Regulating and Metering Station following a temporary shutdown due to a system glitch. According to a press statement released on Saturday, March 23, the Tema facility experienced a complete shutdown around 10:30 p.m. on Friday, resulting in electricity disruptions in areas such as Tema, Lapaz, Weija, Mallam, Kasoa Barrier, and others. After working diligently throughout the night, engineers managed to

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Egypt’s state-owned Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) has taken a significant step in expanding its international footprint by establishing a subsidiary in Saudi Arabia. Named Modern Gas Saudi Arabia, the newly formed company, with an initial capital of $530,000, marks EGAS’s entry into the Saudi market, with an 80% ownership stake. This strategic move, announced by Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum on March 17, is part of EGAS’s broader strategy to attract foreign investment and

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Investment holding firm Reatile is currently engaged in preliminary discussions with South African energy giant Sasol to explore solutions for potential gas supply shortages in the country. Sasol had previously announced in 2023 the looming possibility of supply shortages by June 2026, given its status as the primary large-scale natural gas provider in South Africa. Simphiwe Mehlomakulu, Chairman of Reatile Group, expressed optimism regarding the collaboration, stating, “Reatile Group remains optimistic about achieving a secure

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