EY Deploys Artificial Intelligence to Cut Flaring and Improve Operations in Angola’s Oil and Gas Industry Ernst & Young (EY) is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to enhance operational efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and support financial stability in Angola’s oil and gas sector. Speaking to Energy Capital & Power during the Angola Oil & Gas 2025 Conference, André Afonso, Managing Partner at EY Angola, said the firm is deploying advanced digital tools to help energy
BP to Launch $140 Million Offshore Gas Drilling Project in Egypt’s West Nile Delta by 2026 BP Exploration Delta Limited, a subsidiary of British energy major BP, has announced plans to launch a five-well offshore gas drilling campaign in Egypt, reinforcing its long-term commitment to the country’s energy sector. The initiative follows a memorandum of understanding (MoU) recently signed with the Egyptian government, underscoring BP’s intent to expand its gas production capacity in the region.
Shell, Sunlink Approve HI Gas Project Offshore Nigeria to Power NLNG Expansion and Strengthen Global LNG Supply Shell Nigeria Exploration and Production Company Limited (SNEPCo)—a subsidiary of Shell plc—in partnership with Sunlink Energies and Resources Limited, has announced a final investment decision (FID) on the HI Gas Project, located offshore Nigeria. Once operational, the HI Project will supply gas to Nigeria LNG (NLNG), where Shell holds a significant equity interest. This move will support the
Sonamet Targets Namibia as Part of Regional Expansion Strategy Angolan oil and gas fabrication company Sonamet is setting its sights on regional growth, with Namibia emerging as a top priority for expansion. The company aims to extend its proven expertise and infrastructure beyond Angola to strengthen its footprint across southern Africa. According to Sandro Ferreira, Sonamet’s Marketing and Commercial Director, the company is actively engaging with the Namibian government and public institutions to explore investment
Algeria Announces $60 Billion Upstream Oil and Gas Investment, Aims to Add 3,200 MW of Renewables by 2030 The Algerian government has announced a $60 billion investment package to expand its upstream oil and gas operations, underscoring the country’s determination to leverage its vast natural resources while gradually integrating renewable energy into its national energy strategy. Speaking at the opening of the 13th Africa & Mediterranean Energy and Hydrogen Exhibition and Conference (NAPEC 2025) in
Shell Greenlights $2B HI Offshore Gas Development with Sunlink Energies, Strengthening Nigeria’s LNG Export Capacity British energy giant Shell (SHEL.L) has approved a $2 billion investment in the HI offshore gas development project in Nigeria, in partnership with Sunlink Energies, according to Reuters. The HI project is expected to produce 350 million standard cubic feet of gas per day for Nigeria LNG (NLNG), reinforcing the nation’s standing as a major global exporter of liquefied natural
A study conducted under the Strategic Eyasi-Wembere Project, aimed at exploring oil and gas in the East African Rift Valley, has revealed significant potential for oil discoveries in northern Tanzania. During a recent site visit to Karatu District in the Arusha Region, Dr. James Mataragio, Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy, announced the promising results. Dr. Mataragio explained that the research, which began in 2015, has generated extensive data confirming the presence of
Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Unveils Ogaden LNG Project, Fertilizer Plant, and Oil Refinery Worth $5 Billion Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has inaugurated the first phase of the Ogaden Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Project in Calub, marking a major step toward the country’s long-term goal of energy independence and industrial expansion. The newly commissioned facility is designed to produce 111 million liters of natural gas annually and generate up to 1,000 megawatts of electricity. During
Rhino Resources Strikes Third Offshore Gas Condensate Discovery in Namibia’s Orange Basin Block 2914A Rhino Resources has announced its third consecutive offshore discovery in Namibia’s Block 2914A, situated in the Orange Basin under Petroleum Exploration License (PEL) 85. The Volans-1X exploration well, drilled by the semisubmersible rig Deepsea Mira on July 31, encountered 26 meters of net pay in rich gas condensate reservoirs characterized by excellent petrophysical properties and no water contact. The well reached
Africa Oil and Gas Exploration to Surge with Advanced Data, Faster Permitting, and $54 Billion Investment by 2030 Africa’s oil and gas industry may be entering a new era of exploration, driven by advances in seismic imaging, frontier datasets, and streamlined permitting processes, according to industry leaders at Africa Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025. Emmanuelle Garinet, Vice President of Exploration Africa at TotalEnergies, pointed to Africa’s frontier basins as a key driver
