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Russia Seeks Deeper Involvement in Nigeria’s Hydrocarbon Market

Russia has expressed interest in expanding its role in Nigeria’s hydrocarbon industry, offering its expertise in offshore seismic surveys and hydrocarbon exploration. This interest coincides with Nigeria’s plans to establish mobile LNG filling stations. Weyinmi Eribo, Director General of Nigeria’s Women Chamber of Commerce, Industry, Mines, and Agriculture, emphasized that a partnership with Russia could greatly benefit Nigeria due to Russia’s advanced technology and extensive experience in the energy sector. She shared her insights during

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International Oil

OPEC+ Delays Oil Supply Increase, Extends Production Cuts

The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and its allies (OPEC+) have delayed their planned increase in oil supply, originally expected in October 2024. According to new data from the organization, an increase in cumulative crude oil production is anticipated. OPEC+ plans to inject around 180,000 barrels per day (b/d) into the oil market by December 2024. In the meantime, the voluntary production cuts currently implemented by Saudi Arabia, Russia, Iraq, the United Arab Emirates,

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International Oil Petroleum

Major Oil Discovery Announced in Egypt’s Western Desert

Khaleda Petroleum Company, representing Apache Corporation and the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation, has announced a significant oil discovery in the West Fayum-I area of the Kalabsha development zone, located in Egypt’s Western Desert. The company disclosed that during a well test, they drilled 270 feet into Paleozoic sands, leading to the discovery of 23 million cubic feet of associated gas. Electrical logs confirmed petroleum indicators within the Paleozoic formation, revealing a total net thickness of

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International Oil Petroleum

Dangote Refinery Set to Begin Fuel Sales After Multiple Delays

The long-awaited Dangote fuel is set to hit the market soon. The 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery is expected to start selling Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, to Nigerians in mid-September, following several missed deadlines. According to Punch newspaper, citing an anonymous source, the Dangote refinery is nearing the commencement of petrol sales. The source confirmed that the Dangote Group is finalizing arrangements for the distribution of the product. The Punch report also indicated that

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International Petroleum Transport and Logistics

President Nyusi Inaugurates New Platforms to Boost Fuel Pipeline Capacity from Beira to Zimbabwe

On Thursday, August 29, 2024, President Filipe Jacinto Nyusi of Mozambique officially inaugurated two new pumping platforms at the Port of Beira. These platforms, built by Companhia do Pipeline Moçambique-Zimbabwe (CPMZ), are located in Beira (Sofala) and Maforga (Manica) and have increased the pipeline’s fuel pumping capacity from Beira to Feruka, Zimbabwe, from two million to three million cubic meters per year. Company Overview: CPMZ Companhia do Pipeline Moçambique-Zimbabwe, Limitada (CPMZ), has been a key

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Diamonds International News

Botswana’s Okavango Diamond Seeks $300 Million Credit to Boost Purchases

Botswana’s state-owned Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) is seeking a $300 million credit facility from local banks to support increased diamond purchases, according to Finance Minister Peggy Serame. The move comes as ODC aims to capitalize on its growing share of diamond production from Debswana, a joint venture between Botswana and Anglo American’s De Beers. Established in 2012 as an independent sales channel for the government, ODC currently receives 25% of its diamonds from Debswana. However,

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Diamonds International News

Gem Diamonds Raises 2024 Production and Sales Forecast

London-listed Gem Diamonds, owner and operator of the Letšeng mine in Lesotho, has raised its production and sales guidance for the 2024 full year. The company now expects to recover between 98,000 and 101,000 carats, with sales projected between 100,000 and 103,000 carats. This is an increase from the previous guidance of 88,000 to 92,000 carats for recovery and 91,000 to 95,000 carats for sales. Despite ongoing pressure in the global diamond market, which has

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Oil International Partnerships Petroleum

South Sudan Partners with China’s Sokec to Modernize Oil Industry

China’s Shengli Oilfield Keer Engineering and Construction Company (Sokec) has signed a landmark agreement with South Sudan’s state-owned Nile Petroleum Corporation (Nilepet) to construct modern oil refinery and storage facilities in the country. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Sokec President Wu Song and Nilepet Managing Director Muhammad Lino Benjamin. This agreement marks the beginning of Sokec’s investment in South Sudan, the youngest nation in Africa. Benjamin praised Sokec for its contributions to

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International Oil Petroleum

Namibia Targets Top Five Oil Producer Status in Africa by 2035

Namibia aims to become one of Africa’s top five oil producers by 2035, with a goal of reaching a daily output of 500,000 barrels, surpassing Egypt, according to a government official. Ebson Uanguta, the interim managing director of the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia, announced at an industry event that the country could achieve this target with the deployment of four floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) units by 2035. He cited projections that Namibia

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International News Renewable Energy

Botswana to Launch 100MW Solar Power Plant in Jwaneng, Advancing Renewable Energy Goals

Botswana is set to take a significant step towards energy self-sufficiency with the introduction of a 100MW solar power plant in Jwaneng, led by Sinotswana Green Energy, a consortium of Chinese and local firms. This project marks a major milestone in the nation’s shift towards renewable energy. Traditionally reliant on coal for electricity generation, Botswana’s government has recognized the need to diversify its energy sources and reduce carbon emissions. The country has set an ambitious

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