Chevron Eyes New Investments in Libya’s Oil and Renewable Energy Sectors During High-Level Talks in Tripoli Prime Minister Abdul Hamid Dbeibah of the Government of National Accord (GNA) met on Tuesday with a senior delegation from Chevron Corporation to discuss opportunities for expanding the company’s operations in Libya. The talks covered oil exploration, renewable energy projects, and the transfer of technical expertise. The meeting, held in Tripoli, was attended by Minister of Oil and Gas
African Development Bank Funds $14.5 Million Solar Project to Boost Zambia’s Renewable Energy and Cut Power Shortages The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has approved a $14.54 million financing package to support the Garneton North 20-megawatt solar power project in Zambia’s Copperbelt Province — a key milestone in the country’s shift toward renewable energy and energy security. The financing includes $7.27 million from the Bank’s own resources and an equal amount in concessional funding from
Election Unrest in Tanzania Temporarily Halts Copper Exports, Forcing Rerouting to Durban, Walvis Bay, and Beira African copper shipments to China were disrupted by the temporary closure of the Port of Dar es Salaam in Tanzania following election-related unrest. Copper traders and producers in the Central African Copperbelt sought alternative routes for their cargoes, leading to congestion at other ports, including Durban in South Africa, according to multiple market sources. The closure also meant that
BP and Eni’s Azule Energy Uncover Major Gas Condensate Discovery in Namibia’s Orange Basin BP has confirmed a significant oil and gas discovery in Namibia’s Orange Basin, a frontier region that has rapidly become one of the most promising exploration zones in the world. The UK-based energy major, through Azule Energy—its 50/50 joint venture with Italy’s Eni—validated preliminary findings from the Volans-1X exploration well, initially reported earlier this month by Rhino Resources, the project operator.
Libya Plans to Boost Crude Oil Production to 1.6 Million BPD by 2026 Amid Renewed Foreign Investment Libya is intensifying efforts to restore its crude oil production to 1.6 million barrels per day (bpd) by late 2026, according to the National Oil Corporation (NOC). Current output stands at approximately 1.38 million bpd, signaling steady progress toward the country’s pre-crisis production capacity. This target is part of a broader national initiative to revitalize Libya’s energy sector,
TotalEnergies’ East African Crude Oil Pipeline Nears Completion, Strengthening Uganda’s Energy Infrastructure The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), led by TotalEnergies, is moving steadily forward after years of planning and development. The project is expected to enhance energy access across East Africa and significantly boost Uganda’s infrastructure and export capacity. By investing in this large-scale midstream project, TotalEnergies deepens its presence in the region’s energy landscape and supports Uganda’s long-term goal of reducing reliance
Nigeria Loses ₦366.2 Billion in Five Months as Port Harcourt Refinery Shuts Down Again Amid Accountability Concerns Nigeria’s Port Harcourt Refinery shutdown, which has cost the nation an estimated ₦366.2 billion in just five months, once again underscores the deep-rooted accountability crisis plaguing the country’s oil sector. Although the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) claims the closure was due to “maintenance and sustainability assessment,” insider sources suggest the refinery never truly resumed operations. According
Libya Discovers New Oil Field in Sirte Basin as OMV Resumes Exploration After 13 Years Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) has announced a significant new oil discovery in the Sirte Basin, located in central Libya. According to a statement published on the NOC’s official website, the find was made by the Libyan branch of Austrian energy company OMV, marking its first exploration success in the region. Preliminary test results indicate that the exploratory well is
Nigeria’s NNPC Moves to Restart Idle Refineries, Eyes Reduced Fuel Imports and Export Potential Nigeria’s state-owned oil company, NNPC Ltd, is engaging both technical and equity partners to restart three of its long-idle refineries, despite previous major investments that failed to restore operations, according to the company’s chief executive. With a combined processing capacity of 445,000 barrels per day, the refineries—when fully operational alongside the Dangote Refinery—could significantly reduce Nigeria’s reliance on imported fuel and
Sonatrach Restarts Libya Drilling in Ghadames Basin, Targets New Oil and Gas Discovery Algeria’s state energy company Sonatrach has resumed oil and gas exploration activities in Libya’s Ghadames Basin, according to the National Oil Corporation (NOC). The renewed project is located in Block 95/96, near the Algerian-Libyan border and approximately 100 kilometers from the Wafa field. Sonatrach had suspended operations in May 2014 due to security concerns but now plans to drill to a target
