Kenya Pushes Oil Production Timeline to 2025 as Gulf Energy Revises Lokichar Field Development Plan Kenya’s ambition to become a commercial oil producer has taken a new turn, as the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has granted Tullow Oil and Gulf Energy an extension to submit their revised Field Development Plan (FDP). This critical document will shape how crude oil from the Lokichar Basin is extracted, transported, and marketed. The extension, now running through
Mozambique Restores Conditions for TotalEnergies to Resume $20 Billion LNG Development in Cabo Delgado Mozambique has established the necessary conditions for TotalEnergies to resume its $20 billion LNG project, the country’s energy minister confirmed. The project, located in Cabo Delgado, originated after the discovery of significant natural gas reserves off the northern coast in 2010 and reached a final investment decision in 2019. In 2021, TotalEnergies suspended operations following a deadly insurgent attack near its
Sintana Energy Secures One-Year Extension for Namibia’s PEL 79, Boosting Offshore Exploration Prospects Sintana Energy has secured a one-year extension for its Petroleum Exploration License 79 (PEL 79) in Namibia’s Orange Basin, now valid through July 2026. The extension, granted by Namibia’s Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy, covers exploration blocks 2815 and 2915. PEL 79 is held through a joint venture between NAMCOR and Giraffe Energy Investments, with NAMCOR acting as operator. Sintana holds
Eni Ghana Expands Gas Processing Facilities to 270 MMSCFD, Supporting Cleaner Energy and Power Supply Eni Ghana, together with its partners Vitol Upstream Ghana Ltd and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), has successfully expanded its gas processing facilities, increasing capacity to 270 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCFD). This expansion is a vital step toward strengthening Ghana’s energy security and accelerating the country’s transition to cleaner energy sources. Since its launch in 2018,
DRC and Tanzania Strengthen Oil and Gas Cooperation with Joint Technical Committee and Updated MoU The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Tanzania have agreed to establish a joint technical committee to enhance collaboration in the oil and gas sector. The announcement followed a bilateral meeting held on July 8 between Aime Sakombi Molendo, the DRC’s Minister of Hydrocarbons, and Dr. Doto Biteko, Tanzania’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy. The newly formed
DRC Gold Prices Rise Slightly to $108.60 per Gram Amid Global Economic Caution The price of gold—one of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) most strategic export minerals—saw a modest increase of 0.35% on international markets during the week of July 14 to 19, 2025. According to a statement from the National Commission of Mercuriales under the Ministry of Foreign Trade, gold traded at $108.60 per gram, up from $108.22 the previous week. Experts say
DRC Gold Prices Inch Up 0.35% Amid Global Tensions; Experts Urge Local Refining and Traceability The price of gold—a critical mineral resource for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)—has seen a modest increase on the international market. From July 14 to 19, 2025, the price of one gram of gold rose by 0.35%, reaching $108.60, up from $108.22 the previous week, according to a press release from the National Commission of Mercuriales under the Ministry
ZCDC Lays Off 400 Workers as Global Diamond Prices Plunge and Lab-Grown Gems Rise Zimbabwe’s largest diamond producer, the state-owned Zimbabwe Consolidated Diamond Company (ZCDC), is laying off 400 employees as it struggles to cope with a global downturn in demand for natural diamonds, a company representative confirmed. Speaking by phone, the spokesperson explained that the job cuts were a necessary measure to keep operations running and avoid a complete shutdown. In a follow-up text
NNPC Considers Refinery Sales Amid Costly Rehabilitation and Strategic Review The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) is considering the possible sale of some of its state-owned refineries as part of a broader strategic overhaul to address persistent challenges in its rehabilitation efforts. Speaking to Bloomberg at the 9th OPEC International Seminar in Vienna, NNPC Group CEO Bayo Ojulari revealed that the company is conducting a comprehensive review of its refinery operations, expected to be completed
Ghana’s Oil Sector Gains Momentum with Shell’s Pecan Bid and Mahama’s Infrastructure Drive President John Mahama has announced that global energy giant Shell has submitted a formal bid to participate in the development of Ghana’s Pecan Oil Field, marking a significant step forward in revitalizing the country’s oil and gas sector. The proposal is currently under review by key stakeholders. If approved, it could initiate the next phase of development for the offshore field, located
