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International Corporate News Oil

TotalEnergies Local Procurement Tops US$141 Million as Namibia Supplier Base Expands

TotalEnergies Spends US$141 Million on Namibian Suppliers, Expands Local Content Drive TotalEnergies has spent more than US$141 million on locally sourced goods and services since 2022 as it intensifies efforts to increase Namibian participation in the country’s emerging oil and gas industry. Speaking at an Upstream Oil and Gas Local Suppliers Workshop, TotalEnergies Lead for Contracts, Procurement, Engineering and Local Content, Veronica Mungonena, said the company’s local supplier network has expanded significantly over the past

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International Gas News Oil

Namibian Businesses Urged to Raise Standards to Access Oil and Gas Opportunities

Certification, Compliance and Infrastructure Key for Namibian Suppliers Seeking Oil and Gas Contracts Namibian businesses seeking to participate in the country’s emerging oil and gas industry must address gaps in certification, infrastructure and governance if they are to secure contracts as the sector moves closer to large-scale development. The message emerged during the Upstream Oil and Gas Local Suppliers Workshop hosted by Petrofund, where international service providers outlined the key requirements, local companies must meet

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International Corporate News Gas

Kudu Gas Commercialisation Faces Long Road Despite Namibia’s Energy Ambitions

Wood Mackenzie Warns Kudu Gas Project Faces Infrastructure and Demand Challenges Before Commercialisation Offshore gas developments such as Namibia’s Kudu Gas Field face a longer and more complex path to commercialisation than oil projects due to extensive infrastructure requirements and uncertainty around long-term domestic demand, according to energy consultancy Wood Mackenzie. Speaking at a recent energy conference in Namibia, Wood Mackenzie Research Director for Sub-Saharan Africa Upstream Ian Thom said offshore gas projects require far

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International Corporate News Mergers & Acquisitions Oil

Nasan Energies Completes Acquisition of Divested Vivo Energy Service Stations in Namibia

Nasan Energies Acquires Former Engen and Shell Service Stations as Vivo Energy Completes Regulatory Divestment in Namibia Nasan Energies has completed the acquisition of divested Engen- and Shell-branded service stations from Vivo Energy Namibia following approval by the Namibian Competition Commission. The acquisition concludes a divestment process tied to Vivo Energy’s purchase of Engen Limited from Petronas in May 2024. As part of the regulatory conditions attached to the transaction, Vivo Energy was required to

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International News Oil

Impact Oil & Gas Splits Assets in Strategic Restructuring to Prioritize Namibian Oil Development

Impact Oil & Gas Restructures Portfolio, Separating South African Assets to Focus on Namibia’s Venus Project Impact Oil & Gas has agreed to restructure its business by separating its South African and Namibian assets into distinct corporate entities, in a move aimed at streamlining operations and strengthening its investment focus on offshore development projects. The company has signed a share purchase agreement with IOG Energies, a wholly owned subsidiary of Deepkloof and Impact Oil &

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International Renewable Energy

Eskom Begins Major Solar Rollout at Lethabo Power Station Under R1.2 Billion Green Energy Plan

Eskom Launches R1.2 Billion Solar Project to Transform Coal Power Stations into Renewable Energy Hubs Eskom has launched a R1.2 billion renewable energy initiative aimed at integrating solar power into its existing coal-fired power station network, starting with a 75 MW solar facility at the Lethabo Power Station in the Free State. The project marks the beginning of Eskom Green’s broader strategy to convert selected coal plant sites into hybrid energy hubs, combining traditional infrastructure

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Diamonds Corporate News International

Petra Diamonds Restructures Operations as Weak Diamond Prices Pressure South African Mines

Petra Diamonds Places Finsch Mine Under Business Rescue Amid Prolonged Diamond Market Weakness London-listed Petra Diamonds has placed its Finsch mine in South Africa under business rescue as part of a broader restructuring effort aimed at stabilizing the company amid continued weakness in the global diamond market. The decision comes as the company faces sustained pressure from declining diamond prices, a stronger South African rand, and weakening demand for smaller-sized stones. Petra Diamonds Chief Executive

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Diamonds International News

DRC Launches New Diamond Company to Strengthen Local Processing and Exports

DRC Approves ADEX RDC SA Joint Venture to Boost Diamond Processing and Local Value Addition The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has approved the creation of ADEX RDC SA, a new joint venture aimed at modernizing and strengthening the country’s diamond sector through increased local value addition. The decision was taken during the 91st ordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers held on Friday, May 29, 2026, in Kinshasa. The proposal was presented by the

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Diamonds Corporate News International Mining Personality

Akinwumi Adesina to Lead Botswana’s Diamonds for Development Fund

Botswana and De Beers Name Akinwumi Adesina Chair of Diamonds for Development Fund The Government of Botswana and De Beers Group have appointed Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, former President of the African Development Bank (AfDB), as Chairperson of the Diamonds for Development Fund (DDF), a landmark initiative aimed at transforming Botswana’s diamond wealth into long-term economic and social benefits. Dr. Adesina, a globally respected development economist with nearly four decades of experience, served as the eighth

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International News Renewable Energy

Africa’s Solar Boom Drives 83% Surge in Chinese Panel Imports Amid Worsening Power Shortages

African Demand for Chinese Solar Equipment Surges 83% as Energy Crisis Accelerates Renewable Transition Africa’s deepening electricity shortages and rising energy costs are fueling a sharp increase in demand for Chinese solar equipment, further consolidating China’s dominance in the global renewable energy supply chain. New customs data released by China shows that exports of solar cells and panels to African countries rose 83% year-on-year in April, reaching 123,787 metric tonnes, up from 67,552 tonnes during

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