Cairn Oil & Gas, a subsidiary of Vedanta Resources owned by billionaire Anil Agarwal, has announced that its reserves and resources portfolio in India has surpassed 1 billion barrels of oil equivalent (boe), according to media reports. This milestone makes Cairn Oil & Gas the largest private oil and gas company in India. The company has identified 20 new development projects to bring a significant portion of its resources into production within the country. The
Adonis Pouroulis, CEO of Chariot, unpacked the reasons why Mauritania is an ideal location for green hydrogen production, the benefits of the partnership with Total Eren for the project, Chariot’s plans to contribute to the local community, and the challenges associated with scaling up production. What factors contribute to Mauritania being regarded as a favorable jurisdiction for the production of green hydrogen? Mauritania is one of the best jurisdictions to produce green hydrogen. The country
As the primary driver of its economy, the local content regime for the oil and gas sector in Angola is heavily dependent on a robust and efficient financial sector. Exploration and production (E&P) of the country’s oil and gas resources have set the stage for a strong economic outlook for Angola, with the country’s GDP projected to grow 5% between 2023 and 2026. As such, domestic financiers and insurers have called for increased synergy between
Mauritania, under the leadership of Minister of Petroleum, Mines, and Energy Abdessalam Mohamed Saleh, has set forth plans for hydrogen projects that could potentially generate an impressive 80 GW of electrolyser capacity. This pipeline is being planned by several renowned companies, including CWP, Chariot, bp, Conjuncta, and Infinity, and while the aspirations for Mauritania to become a green hydrogen hub are significant, two main challenges lie ahead: financing and building the required infrastructure. As such,
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Chief Timipre Sylva, has announced the introduction of six new regulations derived from the Petroleum Industry Act 2021 in Nigeria. These regulations aim to promote sustainable growth in the midstream and downstream sectors of the oil and gas industry, providing clarity for industry operators and regulators. The new regulations are designed to facilitate industry expansion, economic development, and prosperity. They cover various aspects, including midstream and downstream operations,
With as many as 12 licensing rounds expected to close in West Africa in the coming months, interest from international oil companies (IOC) is expected to bring significant investment into the region’s exploration and development sectors. Following the recent discoveries of sizeable oil and gas plays throughout the continent, new licensing rounds are expected to position West Africa as a frontier exploration hub and usher in a new era of industry growth, energy security and
Amidst increasing efforts by governments worldwide to secure energy supplies following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, investments in the oil and gas industry are surging. This wave of investment aims to ensure a reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy future. Rystad Talks Energy’s May edition webinar – entitled, ‘Supplying energy security, who has a Part to Play? – focused on the pivotal role of natural gas and liquefied natural gas (LNG) in global energy security. The webinar
The Namibian Government will sign a feasibility and implementation agreement (FIA) with green hydrogen development company Hyphen Hydrogen Energy for the country’s $10 billion green hydrogen project, to be located in the Namib Desert’s Tsau//Khaeb National Park. The deal is expected to be signed on Friday, May 26, and marks the next phase of the project’s development. It also outlines the terms of offtake, which involve exporting Namibian green hydrogen to Europe. The FIA provides
Italian multinational oil and gas major Eni and Angolan National Oil Company Sonangol have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost cooperation in the agribusiness sector and energy decarbonization. The MoU was signed in Rome during Hon. João Lourenço’s state visit to Italy this week. Claudio Descalzi, CEO of Eni, and Sebastio Pai Querido Gaspar Martins, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Sonangol, signed the agreement. The MoU aims to enhance cooperation between
With its economic indicators showing clear signs of recovery, and the current Parti Démocratique Gabonais (PDG) set to retain power after this year’s elections, Gabon’s economic plans are moving ahead at full speed. Under its 2025 Plan for an Emerging Gabon (PSGE), the country is seeking to facilitate the influx of private capital and participation in both the hydrocarbons value chain and diversified industrial base, leveraging private sector growth to fuel diversification into non-oil sectors like gas,
