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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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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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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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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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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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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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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