Cameroon Reaffirms Commitment to Rebuild SONARA by 2027

Prime Minister Dion Ngute Renews Government’s Pledge to Fully Reconstruct SONARA by 2027 Cameroon’s Prime Minister, Chief Dr. Joseph Dion Ngute, has reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to rebuild the National Oil Refining Company (SONARA) in Limbe. He assured that the state will provide full support to ensure the refinery’s complete restoration and return to full production capacity by 2027. During an inspection visit to SONARA on October 9, 2025, the Prime Minister expressed satisfaction

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TotalEnergies Threatens to Halt South Africa Offshore Projects Amid Legal Delays

TotalEnergies Warns South Africa It May Suspend Offshore Oil and Gas Projects Due to Regulatory and Legal Bottlenecks French multinational TotalEnergies has issued a stern warning to the South African government, stating it may suspend its oil and gas exploration projects due to repeated legal challenges and prolonged delays in the permitting process. Nicolas Terraz, President of Exploration & Production at TotalEnergies, criticized the “unacceptable delays” in approvals, emphasizing that sluggish regulatory processes are stalling

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Egypt Secures Financing Framework for 1.1GW Dandara Solar Power Project

Egypt Reaches Funding Agreement for $650 Million Dandara Solar Project to Boost Renewable Energy and Support EU Export Compliance Egypt has reached provisional terms to finance the Dandara Solar Power Project, a large-scale renewable energy development led by Scatec, marking a major milestone in the country’s transition to clean energy and reinforcing Africa’s position in the global renewable market. A letter of intent has been signed between Dandara Solar Energy Company, a subsidiary of Scatec,

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Algeria Commits $60 Billion to Expand Oil and Gas Sector While Boosting Renewable Energy

Algeria Announces $60 Billion Upstream Oil and Gas Investment, Aims to Add 3,200 MW of Renewables by 2030 The Algerian government has announced a $60 billion investment package to expand its upstream oil and gas operations, underscoring the country’s determination to leverage its vast natural resources while gradually integrating renewable energy into its national energy strategy. Speaking at the opening of the 13th Africa & Mediterranean Energy and Hydrogen Exhibition and Conference (NAPEC 2025) in

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Shell Approves $2 Billion Offshore Gas Project in Nigeria to Boost LNG Exports

Shell Greenlights $2B HI Offshore Gas Development with Sunlink Energies, Strengthening Nigeria’s LNG Export Capacity British energy giant Shell (SHEL.L) has approved a $2 billion investment in the HI offshore gas development project in Nigeria, in partnership with Sunlink Energies, according to Reuters. The HI project is expected to produce 350 million standard cubic feet of gas per day for Nigeria LNG (NLNG), reinforcing the nation’s standing as a major global exporter of liquefied natural

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Strong Oil Discovery Potential Found in Tanzania’s Eyasi-Wembere Basin

A study conducted under the Strategic Eyasi-Wembere Project, aimed at exploring oil and gas in the East African Rift Valley, has revealed significant potential for oil discoveries in northern Tanzania. During a recent site visit to Karatu District in the Arusha Region, Dr. James Mataragio, Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy, announced the promising results. Dr. Mataragio explained that the research, which began in 2015, has generated extensive data confirming the presence of

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Nigeria Deploys First Fully Owned FSO Vessel to Boost Bonny Crude Exports

Nigeria Strengthens Crude Export Infrastructure with 2.2 Million-Barrel FSO Cawthorne Offshore Bonny Nigeria has commissioned its first wholly owned Floating Storage and Offloading (FSO) vessel near the Bonny export terminal, marking a significant step in enhancing the country’s crude oil export capabilities. The development highlights the nation’s commitment to strengthening infrastructure in Africa’s top oil-producing economy. The FSO Cawthorne, with a storage capacity of 2.2 million barrels, is designed to streamline crude transportation from Oil

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Zambia Advances Toward 1,000 MW Solar Goal with Lifesong Northrise Project in Ndola

Zambia Boosts Renewable Energy Drive with 16 MW Lifesong Solar Power Plant in Copperbelt Province Zambia’s drive to generate 1,000 megawatts (MW) of solar power by the end of 2025 is gaining momentum, with the Lifesong Northrise 16 MW Solar Power Plant (Phase 1) in Ndola, Copperbelt Province, emerging as a key milestone in the nation’s renewable energy expansion. The privately led project is set to supply much-needed electricity to the national grid, easing Zambia’s

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Botswana Enforces 24% Local Ownership Rule for New Mining Projects

Botswana Introduces Mandatory 24% Local Stake in New Mining Concessions to Boost Local Investment and Value Addition Botswana has implemented a new regulation requiring mining companies to allocate a 24% ownership stake in all new concessions to local investors if the government opts not to purchase the shares itself, the Ministry of Minerals and Energy announced on Friday. The rule, which officially came into effect on October 1, marks a significant shift in Botswana’s mining

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Feriel Zerouki to Step Down as De Beers Chief Trade and Industry Officer

De Beers Executive Feriel Zerouki Resigns After Two Decades, Leaving Legacy of Ethics and Transparency in Diamond Industry Feriel Zerouki will step down as De Beers Group’s Chief Trade and Industry Officer and member of the executive committee at the end of October, the diamond company announced. Zerouki joined De Beers in 2005 and has played a central role in shaping the miner’s leadership in ethics, provenance, and industry integrity over her nearly two decades

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