Oregen Energy Expands Namibia Footprint with Orange Basin Acquisition

Oregen Energy Boosts Stake in Namibia’s Orange Basin with Strategic Acquisition and Financing Oregen Energy Corp. has expanded its position in Namibia’s offshore Orange Basin by acquiring an additional 36% equity interest in WestOil Limited, which holds a 70% operating stake in Block 2712A (PEL 107). The transaction, completed through Oregen’s purchase of Oranam Energy Limited, increases Oregen’s ownership in WestOil to 48.5%, giving the company a 33.95% net working interest in Block 2712A. Under

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Namibia Turns Green Hydrogen Vision into Reality with Landmark Pilot Projects

Namibia Leads Africa’s Green Hydrogen Revolution with First Iron Plant, Refuelling Hub, and Hydrogen Village Namibia’s much-publicised green hydrogen strategy is no longer just a bold vision—it is already delivering tangible results through operational pilot projects that are attracting global attention. In only a few years, the country has launched Africa’s first green direct-reduced iron plant, is building its first commercial hydrogen refuelling station, and has rolled out an innovative hydrogen village to power agriculture

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Shell Nears Acquisition of Egypt’s Offshore Rahmat Gas Field

Shell is close to finalizing a deal to acquire development rights for Egypt’s offshore Rahmat natural gas field. The deepwater field is estimated to hold 1.3 trillion cubic feet of natural gas and 80 million barrels of condensate, according to data from the Pharaonic Petroleum Company, a joint venture between BP and the Egyptian government, Asharq Business reported. BP previously controlled the concession but relinquished it two years ago after missing the development deadline. Shell

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NNPCL CEO Highlights Progress in Combating Crude Theft in Nigeria

Nigeria Reduces Crude Oil Theft Through Security Collaboration, Says NNPCL CEO Nigeria’s crude oil industry has long faced theft, with international syndicates exploiting security gaps in the Niger Delta, according to Bashir Ojulari, Group CEO of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL). Speaking at the Africa Chief of Defence Staff Conference in Abuja, Ojulari emphasized that collaboration between government agencies has helped curb oil theft and ensure full remittance of crude oil revenues. He

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Petrobras Set to Return to Nigeria as Bilateral Ties Strengthen

Petrobras to Reenter Nigeria Amid Strengthened Brazil-Nigeria Energy Cooperation Brazil’s state-run oil company Petrobras, which exited Nigeria five years ago, is expected to resume operations soon, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu announced. He made the statement during a joint press conference with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, held during Lula’s two-day visit to Nigeria aimed at bolstering bilateral relations. Petrobras first entered Nigeria in 1998, operating in the deep waters of the Niger Delta.

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OPEC Forecasts Africa to Add 1.2 Million bpd Refining Capacity by 2030

Africa to Add 1.2 Million bpd Refining Capacity by 2030, Creating $100 Billion Investment Opportunity Africa is poised to add 1.2 million barrels per day (bpd) of refining capacity by 2030, making it one of the fastest-growing regions for refinery development, according to the 2025 OPEC World Oil Outlook. Key projects in Nigeria, Angola, and Uganda are driving this growth, reflecting the continent’s efforts to strengthen energy supply and attract investment. Nigeria leads the expansion

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Mozambique President Urges African Businesses to Join LNG Project Supply Chain

Mozambique Invites African Entrepreneurs to Partner in $20 Billion LNG Project Mozambican President Daniel Chapo has called on African business leaders, particularly from Mozambique and Rwanda, to form partnerships supporting the logistics and supply chain of a major Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project led by TotalEnergies. The $20 billion project had been suspended in 2021 following a terrorist attack on Palma, in Cabo Delgado province, but is now poised for resumption. Speaking at the Kigali

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BPCL Secures LNG Marketing Rights from Mozambique Project as Development Resumes

Bharat Petroleum Strengthens Upstream Presence with Mozambique LNG Project Revival Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd (BPCL) has secured the rights to market liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Mozambique’s long-delayed Offshore Area 1 project, in which it holds a 10% stake, as full-scale development is set to resume following improved security conditions. Addressing BPCL’s annual general meeting, Chairman and Managing Director Sanjay Khanna said the project, jointly owned by three Indian public sector undertakings (PSUs) with a

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Asante Gold Secures $500M Financing to Boost Bibiani and Chirano Mines in Ghana

Asante Gold Raises $500 Million to Expand Ghana Operations and Target 500,000 oz Annual Output by 2028 Canada’s Asante Gold has finalized a $500-million financing package to accelerate the development and expansion of its Bibiani and Chirano gold mines in Ghana, the company announced on Monday. The package includes net proceeds from a $125-million second utilization under its $150-million senior debt facility. A first drawdown of $5 million was completed on August 14, while a

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Dangote Battles Domestic Oil Mafia as Nigeria Faces International Crude Theft Syndicates

Nigeria’s Oil Industry Under Siege from International Syndicates and Domestic “Oil Mafia” Nigeria’s oil sector, the backbone of Africa’s largest economy, is facing serious threats both internally and externally. While the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) warns of sophisticated international criminal gangs looting crude oil, Aliko Dangote, CEO of Africa’s largest oil refinery, is confronting a powerful domestic “oil mafia.” At the Africa Chief of Defence Staff Conference in Abuja, NNPC’s Group CEO, Bashir

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