Sintana Energy Wins Exclusivity to Negotiate Stake in Namibia’s Walvis Basin PEL 37 Sintana Energy has secured exclusive rights to negotiate a potential investment in a large offshore exploration licence in Namibia’s Walvis Basin, strengthening its footprint in one of the world’s most closely watched emerging oil provinces. The company said it has signed a letter of intent granting exclusivity until 30 April 2026 to negotiate an indirect interest in Petroleum Exploration Licence (PEL) 37.
Chevron Signs MoU with Libya’s NOC to Assess New Oil and Gas Opportunities Energy major Chevron has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) to evaluate potential oil and gas exploration and development opportunities, supporting the country’s efforts to boost hydrocarbon production. The agreement was signed during the opening ceremony of the Libya Energy and Economic Summit 2026 in Tripoli on Saturday. It was formalised by NOC Chairman Masoud Suleiman
De Beers Unveils GemFair Capsule Jewellery Collection Showcasing Ethically Sourced Artisanal Diamonds Diamond mining company De Beers Group, through its GemFair programme and luxury jewellery brand De Beers London, has announced the launch of a capsule jewellery collection featuring ethically sourced artisanal diamonds. In a media release issued on January 23, De Beers said the launch marks the first time GemFair’s ethically sourced, artisanal-mined diamonds have been incorporated into fine jewellery, bringing their story of
Botswana Diamonds Enters Copper and Gold Exploration with 7,000 km² of New Licences in Botswana AIM- and BSE-listed Botswana Diamonds has announced the award of eight prospecting licences covering approximately 7,000 km² in north-western Botswana, marking a potential entry into the copper and gold sectors. The licences, which are valid until December 31, 2028, were selected following an extensive AI-driven assessment of the company’s Botswana-focused exploration database, which spans about 95,000 km². The analysis incorporated
Lucara Applies for TSX Hardship Exemption to Complete C$165m Private Placement for Karowe UGP Diamond producer Lucara Diamond Corp has applied to the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX) for a financial hardship exemption that would allow it to complete a highly dilutive C$165-million private placement without shareholder approval, citing severe liquidity constraints and the risk of disruption to its Karowe Underground Project (UGP) in Botswana. The application relates to Lucara’s previously announced non-brokered equity private placement,
Botswana Diamond Stockpile Nearly Doubles Target Level Amid Prolonged Price Slump Botswana’s diamond stockpile has grown to nearly double its target inventory level as persistently low prices continue to limit production growth, constraining the country’s ability to stimulate economic activity in the short term, the finance ministry has said. According to the ministry, Botswana’s economy is expected to contract by almost 1% in 2025, following a 3% decline in 2024, largely as a result of
African Development Bank Backs Mozambique’s Coral North FLNG Project with $150 Million Loan The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $150 million senior loan to support the Coral North Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) Project, a major offshore energy development in Mozambique. The decision was endorsed by the AfDB Board of Directors on 14 January. Coral North FLNG builds on the success of the Coral South FLNG project, which began operations in 2022. The
Soleos Energy Plans Up to 5,000MW Solar Power Investment in Zambia by 2030 Soleos Energy Limited, a global solar power developer, in partnership with Zambia’s Octane Investment Limited, has expressed strong interest in developing 1,000 megawatts (MW) of solar power generation capacity in Zambia by 2030, with plans to scale the investment to as much as 5,000MW over the long term. The proposed solar power project is expected to be implemented in Zambia’s Central Province,
Kenya Launches $825 Million Oil Pipeline IPO as Government Accelerates Privatisation Drive Kenya has launched the sale of a 65% stake in its state-owned oil pipeline operator, targeting proceeds of 106.3 billion shillings (approximately $825 million) in what is set to become East Africa’s largest initial public offering (IPO) denominated in local currency. The offering is a central pillar of President William Ruto’s broader strategy to divest from state-owned enterprises and relieve mounting pressure on
Shell Restarts Work on Nigeria’s $12 Billion Bonga South West-Aparo Deepwater Oil Project Shell Plc has restarted preparatory activity on Nigeria’s long-delayed Bonga South West-Aparo offshore oil project by launching a new tender process for a floating production, storage, and offloading (FPSO) unit, signaling renewed momentum for one of the country’s largest undeveloped deepwater prospects. The tender, initiated by the British energy major as part of early-stage project work, relates to the Bonga South West-Aparo
