Eni Advances Congo LNG Phase 2 with Early Gas Flow and Nguya FLNG Arrival, First Export Set for 2026 Eni has commenced Phase 2 of the Congo LNG project ahead of schedule, following the arrival of the Nguya FLNG unit and the entry of gas into the new offshore infrastructure. The company aims to export the first LNG cargo in early 2026. Phase 2 introduces three additional production platforms, the Scarabeo 5 unit for gas
Nigeria Emerges as Permanent Headquarters of AFRIPERF as NUPRC CEO Gbenga Komolafe Appointed Chairman The African Petroleum Regulators Forum (AFRIPERF), a coalition of oil and gas regulatory authorities across Africa, has selected Nigeria as its permanent headquarters and appointed the Chief Executive Officer of the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Gbenga Komolafe, as its substantive chairman. The decision was reached during AFRIPERF’s inaugural Executive Committee meeting, which was held virtually on December 2, 2025.
Africa stands at a defining moment in its energy transition. With some of the world’s richest solar, wind and hydro resources, the continent is rapidly scaling up renewable energy generation. However, a critical bottleneck threatens to derail this progress: the lack of adequate, modern and interconnected power grid infrastructure to move electricity from generation sites to where it is needed most. Across the continent, hundreds of renewable energy projects – from utility-scale solar farms in
Shell Secures Major Offshore Expansion in South Africa’s Orange Basin with PetroSA Farm-In Deal South Africa’s state-owned PetroSA has approved a farm-in agreement granting Shell Offshore a 60% operating stake in Block 2C, significantly expanding the oil major’s presence in the strategic Orange Basin, according to a company document reviewed by Reuters. The Orange Basin, located along the maritime border between South Africa and Namibia, has become a leading exploration hotspot following several major discoveries
TotalEnergies Expands Offshore Namibia Footprint With Galp Asset Swap, Gains Control of Mopane Discovery TotalEnergies has strengthened its position in offshore Namibia after reaching an asset-swap agreement with Portugal’s Galp, granting the French major operatorship of the significant Mopane oil discovery. Under the terms of the deal, Galp will transfer its 40% interest in the PEL83 license, which contains the Mopane discovery. In exchange, Galp will receive a 10% stake in TotalEnergies’ PEL56 license—home to
Azule Energy Names Joe Murphy CEO as Company Advances Oil Exploration in Namibia Azule Energy has appointed Joe Murphy as its new Chief Executive Officer, effective 1 December 2025. The company highlighted that Murphy brings over 20 years of global energy experience, having held senior leadership roles across BP’s major ventures and contributing to the creation of Azule Energy. Announcing the appointment, Azule noted that Murphy’s experience spans operations in the Gulf of Mexico, the
TotalEnergies Urges Namibian Suppliers to Focus on Specialised Skills for Oil and Gas Opportunities TotalEnergies EP Namibia has urged local companies seeking oil and gas opportunities to concentrate on specialised skills rather than offering broad, unfocused services. Speaking at a supplier engagement session, Veronica Mungonena, Lead Contracts and Procurement Engineer for Local Content at TotalEnergies, emphasised that companies often approach the operator asking for guidance on what they should do, instead of refining and promoting
Dangote Group to Invest US$140 Million in Walvis Bay Tank Farm, Boosting Namibia’s Energy Sector The Dangote Group is planning a major investment in Namibia, estimated at approximately N$2.6 billion (US$140 million), for the development of a petroleum tank farm at the Port of Walvis Bay. Negotiations with the Namibian government are ongoing to finalize the project’s scope. Ambassador Dr. Kaire Mbuende, Director General of Namibia’s National Planning Commission (NPC), told Namibia Mining & Energy
Namibia’s Offshore Oil Future Hinges on Multiple Final Investment Decisions, Says Subsea 7 Subsea 7 Country Manager Glenn Fraser emphasizes that Namibia’s potential to establish a sustainable offshore services industry depends on securing multiple final investment decisions (FIDs) rather than relying on a single deep-water discovery. Fraser highlighted that long-term project continuity is essential for developing local capacity in engineering, fabrication, logistics, marine operations, and subsea systems. “Achieving first oil requires US$20 to US$25 per
Zimbabwe to Build 600MW Floating Solar Power Plant on Lake Kariba to Tackle Energy Shortages Zimbabwe plans to begin construction of a floating solar power plant on Lake Kariba, the world’s largest man-made reservoir, as part of a renewed effort to address persistent electricity shortages and diversify its energy mix. Information Minister Jenfan Muswere said construction of the first phase of the 600-megawatt project is expected to start in the second quarter of 2026, according
