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Ivory Coast Expands Mining Sector with 11 New Exploration Permits

Ivory Coast Grants 11 New Mining Permits to Boost Gold, Cobalt, and Copper Production Ivory Coast, the world’s leading cocoa producer, is expanding its mining ambitions by issuing 11 new exploration permits for gold, cobalt, copper, and other minerals. The announcement was made by government spokesperson Amadou Coulibaly following a recent cabinet meeting. The West African nation is positioning itself as a stable and investor-friendly mining destination, contrasting with neighboring countries like Mali, Burkina Faso,

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International News Oil

Senegal Plans $5 Billion Second Refinery to Close Fuel Gap and Boost Regional Energy Supply

Senegal Announces $5B SAR 2.0 Refinery Project to Achieve Energy Self-Sufficiency by 2029 Senegal is advancing plans to build a second oil refinery, a $5 billion project aimed at meeting rising domestic fuel demand, reducing reliance on imports, and positioning the country as a potential regional exporter. The proposed SAR 2.0 refinery would add 4 million tons of refining capacity per year by 2029. The project has attracted financing interest from China, Turkey, and South

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International News Oil

Senegal’s Dependence on Nigerian Crude Highlights Domestic Refining Challenges

Senegal Relies on Nigerian Crude Despite Rising Local Oil Output — Dakar Refinery’s Supply Challenges Explained Senegal has emerged as a significant importer of Nigerian crude, highlighting a paradox in Dakar’s oil sector. Despite joining Africa’s league of oil-producing nations in 2024, Senegal still struggles to process its own crude oil efficiently. Industry data from energy analytics firm Kpler reveals that Senegal’s 30,000-barrel-per-day (kbd) Dakar Refinery is running predominantly on Nigeria’s Erha crude. Shipments have

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International Gas News

Ethiopia Launches First LNG Project and $5 Billion in Energy Investments to Boost Industrial Growth

Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Unveils Ogaden LNG Project, Fertilizer Plant, and Oil Refinery Worth $5 Billion Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has inaugurated the first phase of the Ogaden Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Project in Calub, marking a major step toward the country’s long-term goal of energy independence and industrial expansion. The newly commissioned facility is designed to produce 111 million liters of natural gas annually and generate up to 1,000 megawatts of electricity. During

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International News Oil

Senegal to Build Second Oil Refinery as SAR Targets Energy Self-Sufficiency by 2029

Senegal Plans $2–5 Billion Second Refinery to Boost Oil Processing and Cut Imports Senegal plans to begin construction of a second oil refinery in 2026, aiming to expand domestic processing capacity and attract between $2 billion and $5 billion in new investment, according to Abib Diop, CEO of Société Africaine de Raffinage (SAR). Diop revealed that potential investors from China, Turkey, and South Korea have already submitted financing proposals for the project. The new refinery—informally

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Corporate News Gas International Oil

Rhino Resources Makes Third Consecutive Offshore Discovery in Namibia’s Orange Basin

Rhino Resources Strikes Third Offshore Gas Condensate Discovery in Namibia’s Orange Basin Block 2914A Rhino Resources has announced its third consecutive offshore discovery in Namibia’s Block 2914A, situated in the Orange Basin under Petroleum Exploration License (PEL) 85. The Volans-1X exploration well, drilled by the semisubmersible rig Deepsea Mira on July 31, encountered 26 meters of net pay in rich gas condensate reservoirs characterized by excellent petrophysical properties and no water contact. The well reached

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International Renewable Energy

EU Launches €545 Million Plan to Boost Renewable Energy Across Africa

EU Invests €545 Million to Expand Clean Energy and Electrification in Nine African Nations The European Union (EU) has announced a €545 million ($638 million) investment package to accelerate renewable energy development across Africa, aiming to expand electrification, modernize power grids, and increase access to affordable clean power. Despite the continent’s vast renewable potential, nearly 600 million Africans still live without electricity. The European Commission stated that the new initiative could help create up to

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Corporate News International Oil

Eni Resumes Offshore Drilling in Libya After Five-Year Hiatus

Eni and BP Restart Offshore Exploration in Libya, Ending Five-Year Pause in Energy Operations Italian energy giant Eni has resumed offshore exploration drilling northwest of Libya, the country’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced, marking the end of a five-year hiatus in exploration activity. In 2024, Eni partnered with BP to relaunch exploration efforts in Libya, nearly a decade after onshore drilling came to a standstill in 2014, when the outbreak of civil war divided the

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Diamonds International News

Botswana Nears Duty-Free Diamond Deal with United States to Protect Economy

Botswana Closes in on Duty-Free Diamond Trade Agreement with U.S. Amid Tariff Pressures Botswana is close to securing an agreement with the United States that would allow its diamonds to be imported duty-free — a potential economic lifeline for the landlocked nation as it faces mounting pressure from U.S. tariffs that have strained its diamond-dependent economy. Speaking to the BBC about the ongoing trade discussions, President Duma Boko stated, “The negotiations are in an advanced

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Mergers & Acquisitions Corporate News International Oil

QatarEnergy Expands Offshore Presence with Major North Cleopatra Block Acquisition in Egypt

QatarEnergy Signs Deal with Shell to Acquire 27% Stake in North Cleopatra Offshore Block, Strengthening East Mediterranean Role QatarEnergy has signed an agreement with Shell to acquire a 27% participating interest in the North Cleopatra block offshore Egypt, the Qatari energy company announced on Sunday. The acquisition underscores QatarEnergy’s expanding role in the East Mediterranean and across Africa. The deal, which is subject to approval by Egyptian authorities, will leave Shell with a 36% operating

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