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Aliko Dangote Eyes Namibia for Next Phase of Pan-African Investment Expansion

Billionaire industrialist Aliko Dangote is considering Namibia as a new frontier for his conglomerate’s expanding investment portfolio. Fresh from completing what he described as the world’s largest oil refinery, Dangote hinted at potential future investments in the southern African nation during a high-level meeting with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in Windhoek this week. The visit signals a continuation of the Dangote Group’s broader strategy to expand its footprint across the African continent. Already active in over

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International Corporate News Oil

TotalEnergies Set to Resume $20 Billion Mozambique LNG Project This Summer

TotalEnergies plans to restart development of its $20 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Mozambique this summer, according to Chief Executive Patrick Pouyanné. He made the announcement during a session at the Japan Energy Summit in Tokyo on Wednesday. The project has been under force majeure since 2021 due to insurgent attacks in the region. It involves the development of the Golfinho and Atum natural gas fields in the Offshore Area 1 concession, along

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International Corporate News Renewable Energy

Zambia Welcomes Major Solar Investment from China’s LONGi Green Energy

The Zambian Government has welcomed a major renewable energy investment from Chinese solar technology giant LONGi Green Energy Technology Co., which plans to develop a 100-megawatt (MW) solar power plant in Zambia. Scheduled to become operational by December 2025, the project marks the first phase of a broader plan to scale up to 200MW—offering a substantial boost to Zambia’s renewable energy sector. The announcement was made during a courtesy visit by LONGi executives to the

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International Oil

Nigeria’s $5 Billion Oil-Backed Loan Deal with Aramco Stalls Amid Falling Crude Prices

Nigeria and Saudi oil giant Aramco are struggling to finalize a proposed $5 billion oil-backed loan, as declining global crude prices raise concerns among potential financiers and reduce the appeal of the deal. If completed, the agreement would represent Nigeria’s largest oil-backed borrowing to date and Aramco’s most significant financial engagement in the country. However, sources familiar with the matter say the falling price of oil may lower the deal’s overall value, complicating negotiations and

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International Gas

Egypt Secures Over $8 Billion in LNG Deals to Avert Power Crisis Amid Energy Struggles

Egypt has finalized agreements with several major energy companies and global trading houses to purchase 150–160 cargoes of liquefied natural gas (LNG) through 2026, as the country races to secure fuel for its power grid amid deepening energy and economic challenges. Valued at more than $8 billion based on current market prices, the LNG procurement underscores the growing financial strain on Egypt’s government, already grappling with falling domestic gas production, a foreign currency shortage, and

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Corporate News International Oil Petroleum

Dangote Refinery Set to Disrupt Nigeria’s Fuel Market with Free Direct Distribution and Credit Incentives

Nigeria’s downstream petroleum sector is bracing for a major shake-up following the announcement by Dangote Petroleum Refinery that it will begin direct, free distribution of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) and diesel across the country, starting August 15, 2025. Unveiled on Sunday, June 15, the plan includes the deployment of 4,000 Compressed Natural Gas (CNG)-powered tankers to deliver fuel directly to petrol stations, manufacturers, aviation companies, telecom operators, and other large-scale consumers. This move bypasses traditional

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International Energy Renewable Energy

Egypt Launches First Grid-Scale Battery Storage to Power Clean Energy Future

AMEA Power, in collaboration with the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Egyptian government, is deploying Egypt’s first grid-scale Battery Energy Storage System (BESS). This landmark project marks a significant step toward stabilizing the national grid and accelerating the country’s transition to renewable energy. To fund the initiative, IFC has committed a $72 million loan to the Abydos Solar Project Company, a subsidiary of AMEA Power. The financing supports the integration of a 300 MWh

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International News Renewable Energy

Zambia Launches $40 Million Solar Power Project to Energize Public Institutions

The Government of Zambia has formalized a $40 million partnership to deploy 50 megawatts (MW) of solar power across 209 public institutions in the Eastern Province, marking a major step toward the country’s clean energy transition. The initiative falls under the Presidential Solar Initiative, spearheaded by President Hakainde Hichilema, which aims to add 1,000 MW of solar energy to Zambia’s national grid by 2025. The agreement was signed between Zambian firm Accura Logistics and international

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International Gold News

Mali Begins Construction of Russia-Backed Gold Refinery to Assert Resource Sovereignty

Mali has officially begun construction of a new gold refinery backed by Russia, a move the country’s military leadership says will strengthen national control over its vast natural resources. The facility, which will have a refining capacity of 200 tons per year, is being built in partnership with Russia’s Yadran Group and a Swiss investment firm. The Malian government will maintain a controlling stake in the project. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony in Senou, near

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Corporate News International Oil

Eni Congo Launches Yasika Logistics Hub to Support LNG and Oil Operations

Energy giant Eni’s Congolese subsidiary has officially inaugurated the Yasika logistics platform, located at oilfield services company Saipem’s base in Pointe-Noire, Republic of Congo. Commissioned on June 11, the Yasika platform will serve as the central operational hub for Eni Congo’s onshore and offshore activities. It is designed to streamline the transit of equipment, materials, and personnel. The facility also plays a critical role in supporting the Congo LNG project. This includes the Tango FLNG

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