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International Renewable Energy

Masdar and Partners Propel Egypt’s Renewable Energy Ambitions with 1.2 GW Solar Projects

Masdar, Infinity Power, and Hassan Allam Utilities have partnered with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) to accelerate Egypt’s renewable energy transformation. This collaboration includes two Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) for solar energy projects with a combined capacity of 1.2 gigawatts (GW) and 720 megawatt-hours (MWh) of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS). The initiative includes a 900 MW solar power plant with BESS in Wahat and a 300 MW solar power plant with BESS in

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International News Oil

Libya Achieves Highest Oil Production Levels Since 2013

Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced a significant milestone on Tuesday, reporting daily oil production exceeding 1.4 million barrels—the highest level in over a decade. The NOC detailed that crude oil and condensate production surpassed 1.4 million barrels, with an additional 200,000 barrels of gas production. This brings Libya’s total daily hydrocarbon output to 1.6 million barrels. The NOC attributed this achievement to the tireless efforts of its workforce, praising their round-the-clock dedication. The statement

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Corporate News Energy International

Egypt and Hynfra Partner on $1.6 Billion Green Ammonia Facility

The General Authority for Investment and Free Zones (GAFI) of Egypt has partnered with Polish company Hynfra to establish a $1.6 billion facility dedicated to green ammonia production. This ambitious project aims to position Egypt as a leader in the global green energy sector. The facility’s first phase, set to launch by 2030, will produce 400,000 tonnes of green ammonia annually. Future phases will scale up production to one million tonnes per year. This initiative

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Corporate News Gas International Oil

BP Expands Operations in Egypt with New Oil and Gas Exploration Focus

BP is set to expand its presence in Egypt by exploring new oil and natural gas opportunities across six concessions, according to Egyptian Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly. The announcement came during a meeting with BP’s CEO, Murray Auchincloss, where the company reaffirmed its long-term commitment to the country. Madbouly highlighted BP’s 60-year history of operations in Egypt, during which the company has invested a total of $30 billion in developing its energy sector. At the

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Corporate News Diamonds International

De Beers Implements Significant Price Cuts Amid Deep Diamond Market Slump

De Beers, the world’s leading diamond producer, has reduced diamond prices by over 10% in a significant move to address a prolonged market downturn. This marks a shift in the company’s strategy, which previously aimed to stabilize the slumping market by maintaining higher prices. The diamond market is experiencing one of its deepest slumps in decades. Initially triggered by a post-pandemic slowdown, the downturn has been exacerbated by inflation affecting consumer spending, a collapse in

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International Corporate News Oil

Galp Strikes Light Oil and Gas in Namibia’s Orange Basin

Galp, the Portuguese oil and gas company, has discovered light oil and gas condensate during its second exploration and appraisal program in Namibia’s Orange Basin. This discovery, near previous finds by Shell and TotalEnergies, builds on the success of its first campaign in license PEL 83. The Mopane-1A appraisal well, drilled by Saipem’s Santorini drillship, is located in blocks 2813A and 2814B at the heart of the Orange Basin, a rapidly emerging oil and gas

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Corporate News Diamonds International

De Beers Announces 2025 Rough Diamond Sales Schedule

De Beers has unveiled its 2025 sales calendar, maintaining its standard schedule of 10 sights throughout the year. The diamond mining giant primarily sells rough diamonds to sightholders under a contractual system that ensures consistent supply in exchange for purchasing commitments. Recently, De Beers has adapted its approach by allowing sightholders to purchase fewer goods, addressing oversupply concerns and weak market demand. In December 2024, De Beers concluded its final sight of the year with

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International Oil Petroleum

Pricing Conflicts Overshadow Port Harcourt Refinery’s Revival

The recently rehabilitated Port Harcourt Refinery, operational since November 26, 2024, has faced hurdles similar to those affecting Dangote’s refinery, with disputes over fuel pricing threatening its success. Contrary to reports of halted operations, the facility had only scaled down to implement necessary improvements, according to Managing Director Ibrahim Onoja and Executive Director of Operations Moyi Maidunama of the Nigerian Pipeline and Storage Company Limited. During a guided tour, Onoja emphasized that product distribution continues,

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International Gas News

Mozambique Reports $901 Million in Natural Gas Export Revenue in H1 2024

Mozambique’s natural gas exports generated $901 million in the first half of 2024, a 33% increase compared to the same period in 2023, according to the central bank’s Semi-annual Balance of Payments and International Investment Position Report. The rise in natural gas revenue was attributed to increased export volumes, driven by the commencement of gas extraction and exports from Area 4 of the Rovuma Basin. This growth occurred despite a 28% drop in the average

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International Renewable Energy

Zimbabwe’s Renewable Energy Sector Boosted by $10 Million Investment

Zimbabwe’s renewable energy ambitions have gained momentum with a $10 million investment from the Facility for Energy Inclusion (FEI), finalized on August 30. The funding supports Cicada Solar Limited, a leading solar solutions provider in the country. The long-term senior debt financing will enable Cicada Solar to expand its operations, addressing Zimbabwe’s persistent energy challenges while fostering economic growth through affordable energy solutions and vendor financing programs. Cicada currently manages four active solar projects, with

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