Dangote Oil Refinery Disrupts European-African Gasoline Trade Dynamics

Analysts and traders anticipate that Nigeria’s Dangote oil refinery could disrupt the longstanding gasoline trade from Europe to Africa, valued at $17 billion annually. This development is poised to escalate pressure on European refineries, which are already grappling with closure prospects amid heightened competition. Commencing production in January after a $20 billion investment, the refinery has a capacity to refine up to 650,000 barrels per day (bpd), making it the largest in Africa and Europe

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South Sudan Seeks Investors for New Oil Refinery

South Sudan’s national oil company Nilepet is calling on investors to secure funding for the construction of an oil refinery in the country’s Block 5A. According to Director General of Finance, Services and Administration at Nilepet Dr. Matiok Santino Akuei, the project has amassed a total investment of $29 million, with the refinery’s estimated initial costs currently standing at $3 billion. As such, the seventh edition of the nation’s official energy event South Sudan Oil

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Mauritania’s Energy Service Zone Project to Propel Gas Sector and Economic Growth

Mauritania is poised to become Africa’s third-largest gas exporter with the imminent production from the Grande Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas field. Major industry players such as bp, Total Energies, and Shell are actively exploring Mauritania’s basin, while the government is prioritizing the full exploitation of the country’s gas potential until 2030. As part of this strategy, Mauritania has launched the Energy Service Zone project in Nouakchott under its Gas Master Plan initiated in 2022. A

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UNOC Begins Petroleum Product Sales to Uganda, Tanzania

Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has begun distributing limited quantities of petroleum products to its subsidiaries in Tanzania and Uganda. Uganda’s fuel distribution network is currently dependent on Kenya, importing roughly $2 billion worth of petroleum per year, for which Kenya Pipeline Company handles at least 90% of the cargoes. As a result, UNOC has signed a five-year supply deal to import fuel directly from energy trader Vitol Bahrain for distribution to consumers. Last November,

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Nigeria Implements New Guidelines for Mining Licenses to Promote Local Processing

Nigeria has announced a significant policy shift concerning mining licenses, stating that new licenses will only be granted to companies that present plans for local mineral processing. This development aims to enhance the value extracted from Nigeria’s solid mineral deposits and aligns with the country’s efforts to boost its economy. According to a government spokesperson cited by Reuters, this change signifies a departure from Nigeria’s historical practice of exporting raw materials. It reflects a broader

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Gasoline prices rise in South Africa

The price of gasoline in South Africa will increase in April. Diesel (diesel), however, will see some reduction. The department responsible for the measures attributed the adjustments to the increase in average international prices for gasoline products For this reason, April will be a mixed month for South African motorists in terms of fuel prices, with petrol rising, while the cost of diesel will increase or decrease slightly, depending on whether you live inland or

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Environmental Organizations Challenge Authorization for Oil Drilling on South African Coast

Environmental organizations, The Green Connection (TGC) and Natural Justice, have taken legal action against the environmental authorization granted to TotalEnergies Exploration and Production South Africa (Teepsa) for exploratory drilling in Blocks 5, 6, and 7 along the Cape Town and Cape Agulhas coast. The application, filed in the High Court, targets several respondents including Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe, the director-general of the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), and Forestry, Fisheries,

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WAPCo Restores Gas Delivery After Tema Facility Shutdown

The West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo) has successfully resumed gas delivery at Tema’s Regulating and Metering Station following a temporary shutdown due to a system glitch. According to a press statement released on Saturday, March 23, the Tema facility experienced a complete shutdown around 10:30 p.m. on Friday, resulting in electricity disruptions in areas such as Tema, Lapaz, Weija, Mallam, Kasoa Barrier, and others. After working diligently throughout the night, engineers managed to

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Uganda Oil Firm Sells Fuel Post-Kenya Split

UNOC initiates petroleum product sales to oil marketing companies in Uganda and Tanzania. This is part of a broader strategy to test the waters before UNOC embarks on a direct importation agreement with the global oil titan, Vitol Bahrain. This manoeuvre signals a new era in East Africa’s energy dynamics, especially following a cooling of relations between Uganda and Kenya over fuel supply mechanisms. For years, Uganda’s fuel supply chain was heavily dependent on Kenyan

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Intana Energy Reports Progress in Namibia’s Orange Basin Exploration

Intana Energy provides updates on the ongoing exploration campaign in Namibia’s Orange Basin, specifically on Blocks 2813A and 2814B, governed by Petroleum Exploration Licence 83 (PEL 83). Galp Energia’s subsidiary operates PEL 83, with Sintana holding an indirect 49% interest in Custos Energy, a 10% working interest owner in the license, alongside NAMCOR, Namibia’s National Petroleum Company, which also holds a 10% working interest. Chairman and CEO of Custos, Knowledge Katti, emphasizes the significance of

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