International Resources Holding RSC Ltd. (IRH), a leading mine-to-market platform and subsidiary of ePointZero, has signed a 20-year Heads of Agreement (HoA) with Delfin LNG LLC (Delfin) and Vitol Inc. (Vitol) for the purchase and sale of 1.0 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Delfin’s export facility in the United States. Under the agreement, Delfin LNG, a leading U.S.-based export infrastructure company, will supply LNG on a free-on-board (FOB) basis
Mozambique to Reach Record $5.9 Billion Foreign Investment in 2026 as LNG Projects Accelerate in Rovuma Basin Mozambique is projecting a record foreign direct investment (FDI) of US$5.88 billion in 2026, a 22.6% increase compared to the previous year, driven primarily by major developments in the natural gas sector. According to supporting documents for the 2026 Social and Economic Plan and State Budget proposal (PESOE)—set to be debated in parliament in the coming days—this growth
Mozambique and South Africa Deepen Energy Cooperation, Set to Sign MoU Before December Summit The Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy of Mozambique, Estêvão Pale, hosted the South African Minister of Electricity and Energy, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, in Maputo yesterday as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the energy sector and prepare for the upcoming binational meeting between the two Heads of State, scheduled for December in Mozambique. Thursday’s meeting focused on consolidating
Sasol Marks Historic Milestone with First Cooking Gas Production in Mozambique Sasol successfully carried out the experimental loading of the first batch of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, produced in Mozambique, as part of its commissioning activities. This milestone highlights Sasol’s role as a pioneering operator in Mozambique’s oil and gas sector and reinforces its contribution to the country’s economic and industrial development. The LPG is produced at the new Integrated
Angola to Launch Major Oil and Gas Licensing Round in Late 2025 Angola is preparing to launch its next oil and gas licensing round in the fourth quarter of 2025, offering exploration blocks in the Kwanza and Benguela basins. Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas Diamantino Azevedo announced the move during the Angola Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition, emphasizing that it forms part of the government’s broader strategy to sustain national oil production
BP and Eni’s Azule Energy Uncover Major Gas Condensate Discovery in Namibia’s Orange Basin BP has confirmed a significant oil and gas discovery in Namibia’s Orange Basin, a frontier region that has rapidly become one of the most promising exploration zones in the world. The UK-based energy major, through Azule Energy—its 50/50 joint venture with Italy’s Eni—validated preliminary findings from the Volans-1X exploration well, initially reported earlier this month by Rhino Resources, the project operator.
ExxonMobil Expands African Presence with New Offshore Exploration Agreement in Gabon ExxonMobil has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Gabon to explore offshore oil and gas reserves along the country’s Central African coast. The non-binding agreement marks ExxonMobil’s renewed effort to expand its presence across Africa. The U.S. energy giant already operates in Nigeria, Angola, and Mozambique but exited Equatorial Guinea in 2022. According to an ExxonMobil spokesperson,
South Africa Set to Lift Shale Gas Moratorium, Opening Karoo Basin to Exploration South Africa is preparing to lift its long-standing moratorium on shale gas development, clearing the way for new exploration across the resource-rich Karoo Basin. The country’s Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister, Gwede Mantashe, confirmed that the ban would be lifted once updated environmental regulations are formally published later this month. The moratorium, first imposed in 2011, halted all new applications for shale
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.
