Mozambique and Nigeria LNG Projects Near Final Investment Decisions as Africa Targets 120 MTPA by 2035

Africa’s LNG Boom: Mozambique and Nigeria Edge Closer to Major FIDs Major African LNG projects in Mozambique and Nigeria are advancing toward Final Investment Decisions (FIDs), with developers highlighting significant progress in commercial, regulatory, and design frameworks aimed at ensuring global competitiveness. Speaking at Africa Energy Week 2025, Arnie Gibbs, Chair of Mozambique Rovuma Ventures at ExxonMobil, confirmed that the Rovuma LNG project is targeting FID in 2026. “From my perspective, the stars are aligning

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Equatorial Guinea to Launch Major Oil & Gas Licensing Round in April 2026

Equatorial Guinea Announces 2026 Oil & Gas Licensing Round to Boost Exploration Amid Declining Output Equatorial Guinea will launch a new oil and gas licensing round in April 2026 to encourage exploration and counter declining production, Hydrocarbons and Mining Development Minister Antonio Oburu Ondo announced. Known locally as “la ronda”, the licensing round is planned for the second quarter of 2026. Detailed timelines, application procedures, and requirements will be announced closer to the launch. The

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Equatorial Guinea to Launch 2026 Oil & Gas Licensing Round with 24 Blocks to Revive Production

Equatorial Guinea to Launch 2026 Oil & Gas Licensing Round with 24 Blocks to Revive Production Equatorial Guinea is set to launch a new oil and gas licensing round in April 2026 to stimulate exploration and address the decline in hydrocarbon production, Hydrocarbons and Mining Development Minister Antonio Oburu Ondo announced. The licensing round, referred to locally as “la ronda,” will begin in the second quarter of 2026, with detailed timelines, application procedures, and requirements

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Eni Announces $8 Billion Investment Plan in Egypt’s Oil, Gas, and Mining Sectors

Eni to Invest $8 Billion in Egypt Over Five Years to Expand Oil, Gas, and Mining Operations Eni has announced plans to invest $8 billion in Egypt over the next five years in partnership with its collaborators, focusing on the development of existing fields and further exploration, according to Guido Brusco, Chief Operating Officer for Global Natural Resources. Brusco revealed the investment plan during a meeting with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Petroleum Minister Karim

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ExxonMobil Stresses Security as Key to Mozambique LNG Project in Cabo Delgado

ExxonMobil Says Mozambique LNG Project Could Begin by 2030 if Cabo Delgado Security Improves US energy giant ExxonMobil has reaffirmed that security remains the decisive factor for advancing its multi-billion-dollar LNG project in Cabo Delgado, northern Mozambique. The company is leading the construction and future operation of natural gas liquefaction and related facilities for Area 4, one of the Rovuma Basin’s largest offshore blocks. The project is operated by Mozambique Rovuma Venture (MRV), a joint

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ExxonMobil Ties Mozambique LNG Project to Cabo Delgado Security Improvements

ExxonMobil Confirms Mozambique LNG Production Could Begin by 2030 if Cabo Delgado Security Improves ExxonMobil’s general manager in Mozambique, Arne Gibbs, has said that the company’s gas project in Cabo Delgado will only move forward if the security situation in the province continues to improve. The region, rich in natural gas reserves, has faced terrorist attacks since 2017. Speaking at the 10th Mozambique Gas and Energy Summit and Exhibition in Maputo, Gibbs stressed that “the

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Mozambique to Launch $7.2 Billion Coral Norte LNG Project in October

Mozambique Greenlights $7.2 Billion Coral Norte LNG Project, Backed by Eni, to Boost Gas Exports Mozambique will officially launch the $7.2 billion Coral Norte natural gas project next month in the Rovuma Basin’s Area 4, President Daniel Chapo announced on Monday during the Global Energy Alliance meeting in New York, held alongside the 80th United Nations General Assembly. Construction of Coral Norte is set to begin in October 2025, led by Italian energy major Eni.

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Soyo Gas Treatment Center to Receive First Angola LNG Shipment in November

Angola’s New Soyo Gas Treatment Center Set to Begin Operations with First LNG Shipment by November 2025 The Gas Treatment Center under construction in Soyo, Zaire province, is scheduled to receive its first shipment of natural gas from Angola LNG in November, according to the National Agency for Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG). ANPG stated that construction has been advancing “at full steam” since it began in October 2023. A recent inspection led by block

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Egypt and Nigeria Sign Energy Cooperation Deal to Boost Refinery and Gas Projects

Egypt’s EGPC and Nigeria’s NNPC Forge Partnership to Strengthen Refinery Operations and Gas Infrastructure The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at expanding the role of Egyptian petroleum companies in Nigeria’s development projects. The deal builds on Egypt’s growing footprint in African energy markets and the proven track record of Egyptian Projects Operation and Maintenance (EPROM) in managing Nigerian refineries. The agreement was

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Dangote Refinery Makes Breakthrough with First U.S. Gasoline Shipment

Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery Secures First U.S. Gasoline Sales, Proving Capability in Premium Markets Nigeria’s $20 billion Dangote Refinery has reached a major milestone, delivering its first gasoline cargo to the United States after meeting the country’s strict fuel standards. The move signals the refinery’s growing global relevance and its ability to compete in premium markets. The inaugural shipment, carried aboard the tanker Gemini Pearl, was discharged on Monday at Sunoco’s Linden terminal in New York

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