SDG Namibia One Fund Takes Equity Stake in Hyphen Hydrogen Project

Namibia’s dedicated green hydrogen blended finance vehicle, SDG Namibia One Fund, has entered into an agreement with Hyphen Hydrogen Energy to acquire a 24% stake in the latter’s $10-billion green hydrogen development. The Fund will contribute €23 million ($25.1 million) to support the development of Hyphen Energy’s Tsau – Khaeb Green Hydrogen project, the first large-scale green hydrogen facility in Namibia and the largest in sub-Saharan Africa. According to Benedict Libanda, CEO of the Environmental

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Africa’s leading oil independent secures major stake in Mozambique’s Mazenga gas block

Africa’s largest oil independent, Aiteo, has marked a significant expansion in its global energy portfolio by acquiring a major stake in the Mazenga gas block, the largest onshore gas reserve in Africa, situated in Mozambique. The strategic acquisition was made possible through a series of agreements with Mozambique’s State oil firm, Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos (ENH), effectively positioning Aiteo as the new operator of the block. The Mazenga gas block, located in Mozambique’s prolific sedimentary

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Dangote refinery receives fourth 1 million crude supply from NNPCL

The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL) has supplied an additional one million barrels of crude oil to the Dangote Refinery to commence production. This delivery marks the fourth consecutive shipment of one million barrels of crude oil to the Dangote Refinery in recent weeks. The refinery is expected to receive a total of six million barrels of crude oil before it begins production. What Dangote refinery said:“Preparations are in top gear for the commencement

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Nigeria’s Aiteo Acquires Mozambique’s Mazenga Gas Block

Nigerian energy company Aiteo has secured a stake in Mozambique’s Mazenga gas block. The deal, formalized through farm-in arrangements with Mozambique’s National Hydrocarbons Company (ENH), positions Aiteo as the operator of the block, which holds some of the largest onshore gas reserves in sub-Saharan Africa. Following the deal, Aiteo has initiated an intensive development program involving aeromagnetic and gravitational geological studies, comprehensive field inspections, and reinterpretation and processing of existing data. “We aim to elevate

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De Beers Unveils 2024 Sight Dates

De Beers has released its sales schedule for this year, with plans to hold the usual 10 sights across the 12-month period. The miner sells most of its rough to sightholders through a contract system under which clients make certain purchasing commitments in return for consistent supply. Over the last few cycles, the company has allowed sight holders to buy fewer goods amid oversupply issues and weak demand, aiming to rebalance the market. De Beers

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Congo: Eni’s Tango FLNG Receives First Gas

Italy’s Eni has supplied first gas to its Tango floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) facility in the Republic of the Congo, achieving the milestone just twelve months after the final investment decision was made. Tango FLNG is expected to produce its initial LNG cargo by Q1 2024, transforming the country into a leading LNG export market. The facility is part of Eni’s broader natural gas development project in the Marine XII block. Manufactured by Chinese

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Petrobras Acquires Stakes in 3 São Tomé and Príncipe Blocks

Brazil’s state-owned oil and gas company Petrobras has acquired stakes in three exploration blocks in São Tomé and Príncipe. The transaction, approved by the board, includes a 45% stake in Blocks 10 and 13 and a 25% stake in Block 11. The strategic move aligns with Petrobras’ long-term goal to rebuild reserves and develop partnerships. Pending regulatory approvals, the transaction follows a memorandum of understanding signed between the company and global energy major Shell in

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Africa’s leading oil independent secures major stake in Mozambique’s Mazenga gas block

Africa’s largest oil independent, Aiteo, has marked a significant expansion in its global energy portfolio by acquiring a major stake in the Mazenga gas block, the largest onshore gas reserve in Africa, situated in Mozambique. The strategic acquisition was made possible through a series of agreements with Mozambique’s State oil firm, Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos (ENH), effectively positioning Aiteo as the new operator of the block. The Mazenga gas block, located in Mozambique’s prolific sedimentary

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Oil prices stabilise as Red Sea transport disruptions ease

Oil prices steadied on Thursday after falling sharply in the previous session, as concerns eased about shipping disruptions along the Red Sea route even as tensions in the Middle East continued to rise. Brent crude futures inched up 10 cents, or 0.1%, to $79.75 a barrel by 0424 GMT, while U.S. WTI crude futures were trading 5 cents lower at $74.06 a barrel. Prices dropped nearly 2% on Wednesday as major shipping firms began returning

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TotalEnergies to restart its delayed Mozambique LNG project in early 2024

French energy firm TotalEnergies plans to restart its long-delayed $20 billion Mozambique liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in the first quarter of next year, two sources told Reuters late on Friday. Work on the project has been halted since 2021 when a violent insurgency led by Islamic State-linked militants threatened the Cabo Delgado site, leading to TotalEnergies declaring force majeure and halting construction. In September, chief executive officer at TotalEnergies, Patrick Pouyanne, said the company

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