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Angola and South Korea Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation

The governments of Angola and South Korea have recently announced their plans to strengthen collaboration in the areas of renewable energy, education, and agriculture. The agreement was reached during a meeting between Kwangjin Choi, the South Korean ambassador to Angola, and Alcides Sakala Simões, the Head of the Committee for Foreign Relations, International Cooperation, and Angolan Communities Abroad of the National Assembly. In late April 2023, South Korea expressed its interest in enhancing partnership with

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Energy Gas International

Egypt and Scatec Sign $450 Million MoU for Green Methanol Plant

The Alexandria National Refining and Petrochemicals Company (ANRPC), an Egyptian chemicals firm, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Norwegian renewables company Scatec to collaborate on a $450 million green methanol production project. This project is being undertaken in partnership with the Egyptian Bioethanol Company and was announced by Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources. The green methanol plant will be situated in the port of Damietta and is expected to have an

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Economy Energy International

South Africa Grants Karpowership Access to Ports for 20-Year Power Generation Project

South Africa’s National Department of Transport has recently given powership operator, Karpowership, permission to access the ports of Ngqura, Durban, and Saldanha Bay for a duration of 20 years. This move aims to address the country’s power crisis by utilizing Turkish gas-to-power ships to generate 1,220 MW of electricity and distribute it through South Africa’s grid. Transport Minister Hon. Sindisiwe Chikunga made the announcement on May 18, stating that the safety measures and operations of

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Energy International Renewable Energy

Zimbabwe: A Burgeoning Lithium Hub

Boasting the sixth-largest lithium reserves globally and representing one of Africa’s biggest producers of the commodity, Zimbabwe is poised to play a crucial role in advancing the global energy transition through the supply of lithium and related products. With untapped resources, a national agenda to develop the entire lithium value chain, and new investment flowing inwards due to growing global demand, the country is well on its way to becoming a global lithium hub. Untapped

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Economy Gas International

Gas exploration can help the Mozambican economy grow

The Mozambican economy could grow around 8 percent in 2024, strongly influenced by the exploitation of liquefied natural gas, according to projections by the International Monetary Fund (IMF). The organization indicates that the economic prospects are based mainly on growth of 4.5 percent and 5 percent recorded in 2022 and 2023, respectively, higher than the regional average of 3.5 percent in the last two years. The information was provided in Maputo by the IMF representative

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Economy Gas International News

Japan to Increase Investment in Mozambican Gas

Japanese Prime Minister, Fumio Kashida, and Mozambican President, Filipe Nyusi, have agreed to support investment towards natural gas projects in the Southeastern African nation as the country aims to develop its giant offshore projects.   Having met President Nyusi on 4 May during the final leg of his tour of four African countries, Prime Minister Kishida agreed to help Mozambique resume the TotalEnergies-led Mozambique liquefied natural gas (LNG) project while incentivizing Japanese investors to participate in natural gas development.

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International News Renewable Energy

Masdar, Fertiglobe eye major green Hydrogen plant in Abu Dhabi

Emirati companies Fertiglobe and Masdar, along with French firm ENGIE, are in discussions to establish a major green hydrogen plant in Abu Dhabi The proposed plant would have a production capacity of 100 to 200 megawatts. The green hydrogen initiative is part of Fertiglobe’s ambitious agenda for the upcoming COP28 climate summit, scheduled to take place in the UAE later this year. According to Fertiglobe CEO Ahmed El-Hoshy, the company is currently assessing additional projects aimed at green hydrogen and blue

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Economy International News

Shell, Equinor to begin engineering work on Tanzania‘s $42 billion LNG project

Shell and Equinor will begin engineering work on their $42 billion Tanzania LNG project after signing key agreements. Following the deals, the two European manors will kick off engineering work on a project that will produce about 10 million-15 million tonne per annum LNG plant on the coast at Lindi. “Equinor, Shell, their partners, together with the Tanzanian government have now concluded negotiations on important agreements that will help progress the Tanzania LNG project towards an investable and globally competitive

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Addressing Delays in the Name of Progress: The State of Play of African Oil and Gas

Historically, oil and gas projects have been known to experience delays ranging from 5% to 20% of the project duration due to project complexity, significant capital requirements, and the multi-faceted nature of developments. In 2023, oil and gas projects across Africa are experiencing even further delays, a trend detailed in the African Energy Chamber’s (AEC) recent market-focused report, The State of African Energy Q1, 2023 Outlook. The report paints a revealing picture of the challenges

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Guinea’s Energy Minister to Speak at MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power Conference

H.E. Aly Seydouba Soumah, the Minister of Energy, Hydroelectricity, and Hydrocarbons of Guinea Conakry, will deliver a speech at the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2023 conference and exhibition in Mauritania. His presentation will focus on highlighting the opportunities available in the sector. The MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2023 Conference, set to take place in Mauritania on November 21-22, will feature the inaugural keynote address by Aly Seydouba Soumah, the Minister of Energy, Hydroelectricity,

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