The Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) has announced an international bidding round for natural gas exploration across 12 blocks in the Mediterranean and Nile Delta regions, according to the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources. The bidding round includes 10 offshore blocks and 2 onshore blocks. Interested parties must submit their bids by February 25th, 2025, as noted by the Egypt Upstream Gateway (EUG). This follows earlier reports that Egypt plans to launch a
Nigerian regulators anticipate formal approval of Exxon Mobil Corp.’s $1.3 billion sale of its oil and gas assets to Seplat Energy Plc within the next four months. The transaction, involving Africa’s largest oil exporter, has been pending regulatory approval since 2022. The Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has now indicated that the approval process should be completed within the legally mandated 120-day window, according to Bloomberg. In May, Nigeria’s state oil company reached an agreement that
On Monday, Brent crude prices rose by 2.64%, reaching $81.11 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) saw a 2.83% increase, closing at $76.95 per barrel. Globally, oil prices for October delivery surged by around 3% following the suspension of exports by the Libyan government. Although the Benghazi government is not internationally recognized, it controls most of Libya’s oil fields. The National Petroleum Corporation, based in Tripoli and responsible for managing Libya’s oil resources, has
Libya’s oil production has sharply declined after authorities in the country’s east enforced a shutdown, escalating a crisis that the United Nations warns could lead to economic collapse. Operations at the El-Feel oil field in southwestern Libya have stopped, with local operators signaling plans to gradually halt production nationwide, according to sources cited by Bloomberg. The shutdown, announced by eastern authorities on Monday, is in response to the internationally recognized Western government’s decision to replace
A low cost of petrol in Africa provides much-needed relief to economies that may already be facing fiscal difficulties. Fuel costs have a major impact on several aspects of the African economy, hence the necessity of market control. Reduced energy prices benefit both consumers and companies, providing stability and economic empowerment. Expensive transportation costs can exacerbate poverty in many African nations by limiting access to needs such as food, medical care, and education. As a
Endeavour Mining Plc and Lilium Mining have resolved their legal dispute concerning the sale of two gold mines in Africa, with both parties agreeing to transfer the assets to the Burkina Faso government. The conflict began after Lilium acquired the Wahgnion and Boungou projects in Burkina Faso in June of the previous year, according to Bloomberg. Endeavour had accused Lilium of failing to meet payment obligations exceeding $100 million. In response, Lilium alleged that Endeavour,
As OPEC+ prepares for its next meeting, the group faces a pivotal decision that could influence global oil markets. With autumn approaching, key choices loom regarding whether to proceed with planned production increases or maintain current output levels. This decision is set against a backdrop of uncertain global economic conditions, fluctuating oil demand forecasts, and tightening oil inventories, particularly in the United States. Global Oil Inventories Tighten A critical factor influencing OPEC+’s upcoming decision is
Namibia currently meets only 45% of the skill requirements for its oil and gas industry, according to research conducted by Deloitte and endorsed by the Ministry of Mines and Energy. Deloitte’s country leader, Melanie Harrison, highlighted that out of 218 job types in demand, 143 are present in Namibia. However, there is a significant gap between the qualifications available and the specialized skills needed for the sector’s growth. “We mapped these job types to qualifications
Uganda has successfully drilled 74 oil wells in its western and northern regions, setting the stage for commercial production to begin next year. During a press conference in Kampala, Ruth Nankabirwa, Uganda’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, announced that the wells were drilled in the Tilenga and Kingfisher production areas. This development follows the 2022 final investment decision by joint venture partners TotalEnergies E&P Uganda, China National Offshore Oil Company (CNOOC) Uganda Limited, and
The Egyptian government plans to import 22 liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments in August and September to meet the fuel demands of its power plants, according to a government official speaking to Asharq Business. The official indicated that Egypt expects to receive 11 LNG shipments each month, with daily natural gas needs amounting to 6.2 billion cubic feet. Earlier this month, the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources received the 10th of 21 LNG shipments
