Mozambique Close to Agreement with TotalEnergies to Resume $20B LNG Project Halted by Insurgency Mozambican President Daniel Chapo says negotiations with TotalEnergies SE to restart a long-stalled $20 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project are nearing conclusion, raising hopes for a major economic boost in one of the world’s poorest nations. In a July 19 interview, Chapo confirmed that he recently met with TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné to discuss the resumption of the Mozambique LNG
Galp Raises 2024 Earnings Forecast and Eyes Strategic Partner for 10 Billion-Barrel Namibia Oil Discovery Portuguese energy group Galp Energia has raised its full-year profit forecast after reporting better-than-expected second-quarter results and revealed plans to bring in a development partner for its significant offshore oil discovery in Namibia. The company now expects adjusted EBITDA to exceed €2.7 billion in 2024, up from its previous estimate of €2.5 billion.The revision comes on the back of strong
Morocco Set to Launch $6 Billion Phase of Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline Project in July 2025 Morocco is set to break ground this July on the $6 billion first phase of the ambitious Nigeria-Morocco Gas Pipeline, a transformative infrastructure project that will stretch more than 5,000 kilometers across West Africa. The pipeline aims to transport natural gas from Nigeria to Morocco, passing through 11 African nations and eventually supplying energy to both African and European markets.
Botswana May Devalue Pula Again Amid 49% Diamond Revenue Drop and Weakening Forex Reserves Citigroup Inc. has issued a warning that Botswana may be forced to devalue its currency once more as falling diamond revenues—the cornerstone of the nation’s economy—put increasing pressure on fiscal and monetary stability. Earlier this month, the Bank of Botswana revised its exchange rate policy, allowing the pula to depreciate by up to 2.76% against a weighted basket of currencies in
Zambia to Build $1.1 Billion Oil Refinery in Ndola to Cut Fuel Imports and Boost Exports Zambia has signed a landmark $1.1 billion agreement to construct a crude oil refinery and integrated energy complex in Ndola, located in the country’s Copperbelt Province, the government announced Monday. The project, aimed at reducing Zambia’s heavy reliance on imported fuel, will be developed through a partnership between the state-owned Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and China’s Fujian Xiang Xin
Sudan’s Gold Boom Amid Chaos: A Lifeline or a Lost Opportunity? Despite a devastating civil conflict, Sudan’s gold production soared to a record 64 tonnes in 2024—marking a 53% increase from 41.8 tonnes in 2022. According to the Sudanese Mineral Resources Company (SMRC), this growth generated $1.57 billion in legal export revenue, providing a crucial lifeline to the nation’s embattled economy. The figures were announced by SMRC Director Mohamed Tahir Omer during a press briefing
EACOP Pipeline Reaches 64.5% Completion, Generates $19.5 Million for Tanzania The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), also known as the Uganda–Tanzania Crude Oil Pipeline (UTCOP), has reached a major implementation milestone, with 64.5% of construction now complete. The $5 billion cross-border infrastructure project has already generated over TSh50 billion (approximately $19.5 million) in revenue for Tanzania through taxes, levies, and construction-related charges. Spanning 1,443 kilometers, EACOP is set to become the world’s longest heated
WFDB Urges Global Diamond Industry to Defend Natural Diamonds as Lab-Grown Sales Surge The World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) President Yoram Dvash has voiced serious concern over the rapid rise of synthetic diamonds, warning that their growing market share poses a significant threat to the value, perception, and future of natural diamonds. Dvash described the rise of lab-grown diamonds as a “meteoric” shift. What began as a marginal trend has turned into an overwhelming
Aliko Dangote Vows to Cut Cooking Gas Prices, May Sell LPG Directly to Nigerians Aliko Dangote, President of the Dangote Group, has unveiled plans to reduce the cost of Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG), commonly known as cooking gas, across Nigeria. He warned that if distributors continue to inflate prices, his company will begin selling directly to consumers. Dangote made this announcement during a recent tour of the Dangote Refinery in Lekki, Lagos, attended by both
Uganda Partners with UAE Firm to Build Oil Refinery and Boost Skilled Workforce in Energy Sector Uganda is strengthening its national oil strategy by launching a domestic crude oil refinery to complement its export-oriented projects. A new agreement with a UAE-based company will lead to the construction of this key facility, with ownership shared between the foreign investor and the Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC). Construction is expected to commence soon, and the refinery is
