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Ghana Ratifies License Extensions for Jubilee and TEN Fields Through 2040

Ghana Approves Kosmos Energy License Extensions to 2040, Unlocking $2 Billion Investment and Boosting Jubilee & TEN Output Kosmos Energy has secured parliamentary ratification in Ghana for license extensions covering the West Cape Three Points and Deepwater Tano Petroleum Agreements. The approvals allow continued operations at the Jubilee and TEN fields through 2040, reinforcing long-term production and investment certainty in the country’s offshore sector. The extensions are expected to unlock up to $2 billion in

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International Energy News

ERB Clears 29 Licences and Major Solar Project to Boost Zambia’s Energy Sector

Zambia’s Energy Regulation Board Approves ZMW 2.45 Billion in New Energy and Petroleum Investments The Energy Regulation Board (ERB) has approved 29 licence applications and five construction permits across the petroleum, electricity and renewable energy sub-sectors, representing a total committed investment of ZMW 2.45 billion (approximately US$130 million). The approvals were granted by the Board’s Licensing Committee at its meeting on 13 February 2026, signalling sustained investor confidence in Zambia’s energy market. The ERB stated

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International Gas News

NNPC Announces Temporary Gas Supply Reduction During Seplat Maintenance

NNPC Confirms Seplat Maintenance from Feb 12–15 May Temporarily Reduce Gas Supply to Nigerian Power Plants Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC Ltd.) has announced that Seplat Energy will conduct routine maintenance on its gas production facilities from February 12 to 15, 2026. According to a statement issued by NNPC’s Chief Corporate Communications Officer, Andy Odeh, the scheduled work may temporarily reduce gas supply to some power generation companies connected to the NNPC Gas Infrastructure

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International News Oil

Tanzania and Uganda Target July 2026 for First Oil Exports via EACOP

East African Crude Oil Pipeline Nears Completion as Uganda and Tanzania Plan First Oil Shipment in July 2026 Tanzania and Uganda are preparing to launch their first crude oil shipment through the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) by July 2026, following high-level talks between Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan and Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni. Officials from both countries confirmed that technical coordination is underway to finalize export readiness, including operational procedures and supporting infrastructure

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Local News Oil

Angola Exports 357 Million Barrels of Oil in 2025, Generating $24 Billion in Revenue

Angola Oil Exports Reach 357 Million Barrels in 2025 as China, India and Indonesia Lead Demand Angola exported 93.94 million barrels of crude oil in the fourth quarter of 2025, bringing total annual exports to 357.10 million barrels, according to the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas. The exports generated approximately $24 billion in revenue for the year. The figures were presented by Secretary of State for Oil and Gas José Barroso during a

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Local News Oil

Cabinda Refinery Nears Commercial Start-Up as Phase Two Expansion Advances

Cabinda Refinery Set to Supply Diesel and Jet Fuel from March as Gemcorp Plans $700M Expansion The Chief Executive Officer of Gemcorp announced in Luanda that the Cabinda Refinery is expected to begin supplying petroleum products to the market as early as March, following the completion of final performance tests. Speaking at the launch of Imbono, an integrated investment development platform, Marcelo Hofke said commissioning activities are nearing completion, with testing scheduled to conclude by

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Local Economy News Oil

Angola Seeks $70 Billion Oil Investment to Sustain 1 Million Bpd Output

Angola’s Oil Sector Attracts Over $14 Billion Annually, Plans $70 Billion Investment to Maintain Output Through 2030 Angola’s oil sector has attracted more than $14 billion in annual investment over the past three years, a significant increase from the approximately $8 billion per year recorded in 2019, according to the head of the National Agency for Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG). ANPG President Paulino Jerónimo presented the results of the agency’s 2019–2025 cycle and outlined

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Local News Oil

New Oil Discovery in Angola’s Block 15/06 Strengthens Lower Congo Basin Prospects

Angola Announces 500 Million Barrel Oil Discovery at Algaita-01 Well in Block 15/06 Angola’s National Agency of Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG) has announced a new oil discovery at the Algaita-01 exploration well in Block 15/06, located in the Lower Congo Basin offshore Angola. Preliminary estimates indicate recoverable resources of approximately 500 million barrels. According to ANPG, drilling operations began on January 10 in water depths of 667 meters, approximately 18 kilometers from the FPSO

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Diamonds Local News

Namibia Signs Luanda Accord as Global Diamond Bodies Join Natural Diamond Council

Namibia Joins Luanda Accord; India’s GJEPC and Dubai’s DMCC to Become Natural Diamond Council Members Namibia has formally signed the Luanda Accord, becoming the latest government to commit funding to support global marketing of natural diamonds through the Natural Diamond Council (NDC). The announcement was made during the second high-level meeting of the Luanda Accord, held at the 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town. Established in June 2025, the accord seeks to

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Diamonds Economy Local News

Angola Targets 17 Million Carats as Endiama Scales Diamond Production

Angola’s Endiama Plans to Boost Diamond Output to 17 Million Carats by 2027 Angola’s state-owned diamond producer, Endiama, plans to increase annual production to 17 million carats by 2027, building on a record-breaking performance that has reinforced the country’s position in the global diamond industry. According to a government publication distributed at the 2025 Africa Mining Indaba in Cape Town, Endiama produced 14 million carats of rough diamonds in 2024—the highest output in the company’s

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