Mauritania’s Hydrocarbons Company Updates Gas and Renewable Projects

Mauritania possesses natural resources of world-class quantity and quality, including gas, solar and wind renewables, and minerals. These three pillars form an integrated and synergetic strategy adopted by the government to establish the country as an energy and steel hub for the local, regional, African, and international markets. Within this context, SMH is actively involved in various projects, both in the exploration and development stages. In terms of exploration, we are collaborating with partners Shell

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Boosting Africa’s Energy Transition – Initiatives, Funding, and Investment

Countries across Africa are taking significant steps to address the energy crisis and increase access to electricity, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where 43% of the population still lacks access to electricity. The continent is embracing the potential of renewable energy sources and seeking to leverage its vast reserves of critical minerals necessary for the global energy transition. To facilitate this transition, African nations are implementing policies that consider the energy crisis, climate change, and the

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Kuwait Awards Multi-Million Dollar Contract for Gas Plant

Kuwait Oil Tanker Co (KOTC) has announced in a statement that it has awarded a contract for a solar energy project at the gas factories in Um AlAish and Shuaiba. The contract has been granted to Kuwait’s Life Energy Co. and is valued at $6.35 million. The scope of work for this project includes the design, construction, operation, and maintenance of an electric power generation station using renewable energy (6.8MWp) at the two liquefied gas

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Now is the Time to Invest in Angolan Oil and Gas

Angola has emerged as a top destination for large-scale oil and gas investment over the past three decades. With substantial reserves and high returns on investment, foreign investors and project developers are increasingly attracted to the Angolan market. Angola is currently the largest oil producer in sub-Saharan Africa, with confirmed reserves of 9 billion barrels of oil and 11 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. Major oil and gas companies such as TotalEnergies, Chevron, ExxonMobil,

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Fuel supply mechanism discussed in the meeting

Experts involved in hydrocarbon exploration from the Republics of Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) analyzed the situation of the Common Interest Zone (CIZ) and the approach of the joint mechanism for the supply of petroleum products between Sonangol, Sonahidroc, and Cobil S.A. in Luanda yesterday, Tuesday 20. In the opening of the expert meeting, the Secretary of State for Mineral Resources, Jânio Corrêa Victor, emphasized Angola’s interest in complying with the timeline

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African Energy Chamber and Gazprom Co-Host International Gas Roundtable to Address Economic Development and Global Role of Gas

African Energy Chamber and Gazprom to Host International Gas Roundtable to Discuss Economic Development and the Role of Gas on a Global Scale The African Energy Chamber (AEC) and Russia’s Gazprom are teaming up to organize the prestigious International Gas Roundtable, an exclusive event that focuses on the crucial role of gas in driving economic development. Scheduled to take place on June 22, 2023, at the esteemed Leonardo Hotel in Johannesburg, the roundtable aims to

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Key Governance Policies to Foster Growth in the MSGBC Region

With promising projects coming online this year, such as the Sangomar oil project in Senegal and the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim development located on the Senegal-Mauritania maritime border, it has become critical for MSGBC countries to establish effective governance policies to maximize the benefits of new energy supplies introduced to the market. Implementation of Special Economic Zones Special Economic Zones (SEZ) or free zones could be established between MSGBC governments and private sector operators to attract

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Revealed: Iraq Unveils Details of Oil and Gas Licensing Round

Iraq’s Ministry of Oil has unveiled the locations of the 11 exploration sites for the sixth licensing round, clarifying the eligibility criteria for participating companies, according to press reports. All the exploratory sites for this licensing round are located in the western region. Muhammad Al-Saadi, Assistant Director General of the Petroleum Contracts and Licenses Department at the Ministry, said that these sites are mostly unexplored and cover an expansive area ranging from 6,000 to 9,000

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Kuwait Appoints New Oil Minister

Kuwait has announced the appointment of Saad Al Barrak as the new oil minister, replacing Bader Al-Mulla. The formation of a new cabinet and the appointment of Al Barrak were carried out by Sheikh Ahmad Nawaf Al-Ahmad Al-Sabah, who was re-appointed as the prime minister the previous week. The announcement of the new cabinet was made through a decree published by the state news agency KUNA. In addition to the new oil minister, Kuwait also

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ANPG Promotes Roadshow For The Awarding Of Oil Blocks

Luanda is hosting today, at 8:30, at the Epic Sana Hotel, a Roadshow for the awarding of 12 (twelve) oil blocks In this type of event, many national and international oil companies will participate. This even is organized by the National Agency for Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG), the Roadshow provides details about eight blocks in the Kwanza Onshore Basin (namely Blocks KON 1, KON 3, KON 7, KON 10, KON 13, KON 14, KON

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