Benin Resumes Oil Drilling at Sèmè Offshore Field After 27-Year Hiatus with Akrake Petroleum After nearly three decades of inactivity, drilling has resumed at one of West Africa’s oldest offshore oil fields. Singapore-based Akrake Petroleum is leading a major redevelopment of the historic Sèmè field, located off the coast of Benin. The site, first discovered in 1969, was last active in 1998, when operations ceased due to low global oil prices and excessive water production.
Fortuna Mining Boosts Senegal Gold Resources by 53% Before Q4 2025 Economic Study Fortuna Mining (NYSE: FSM; TSX: FVI) has significantly increased the mineral resource estimate at its Diamba Sud gold project in Senegal as it prepares a preliminary economic assessment (PEA) scheduled for completion in the fourth quarter of 2025. The updated estimate now stands at 724,000 ounces of gold in indicated resources, a 53% increase from the year-end 2024 figure. Inferred resources have
SARW and IMD Call on African Lawmakers to Champion Just, Sustainable Energy Transition MAPUTO – The Southern African Resources Watch (SARW) has called on African parliaments to take a leading role in steering the continent toward a more inclusive and sustainable energy transition. Speaking at the Regional Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Climate Change, Energy Transition, and the Oil and Gas Sector—held this week in Maputo—SARW Executive Director Claude Kabemba emphasized that the shift to cleaner energy
Nigeria’s Oil Production Increases Amid Security Boost and Regulatory Reforms Nigeria’s oil production increased last month, continuing a steady upward trend, according to the head of the country’s upstream petroleum regulator. As Africa’s top crude oil producer, Nigeria depends heavily on oil revenues for government funding and foreign exchange. Sustained production growth is therefore critical to the nation’s economic stability. In recent years, the sector has faced significant challenges, including oil theft, insecurity in the
Angola’s Economy Grows 4.4% in 2024: Strongest Expansion in a Decade Fueled by Oil and Diamonds Angola’s economy grew by 4.4% in 2024, marking its strongest annual expansion since 2014, according to the World Bank’s latest Angola Economic Update. This robust growth was primarily driven by a recovery in the oil sector, increased diamond production, and strong performance in the commerce and fishing industries. Despite this positive momentum, economic growth is projected to moderate between
Angola Launches SPACIUM Incubator to Support 150 Young Entrepreneurs Under SonaJovem 5.0 Program In a strategic move to empower young innovators, Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, officially inaugurated the SPACIUM incubator this Monday at the ISPTEC Campus. This state-of-the-art facility is designed to support young entrepreneurs by helping them transform promising ideas into sustainable businesses. The launch ceremony was attended by key government figures, including the Secretary of State for
Namibia Aims for 150 Million Barrels of Oil by 2030 in Ambitious Energy Strategy Unveiled in NDP6 Namibia has announced bold ambitions to produce 150 million barrels of oil by 2030, as outlined in the newly launched Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6). The plan, unveiled on Monday by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, sets forth strategic targets across key sectors, with energy development at the forefront. The production target follows a wave of major offshore oil discoveries
African Energy Council Signs MoU with Nigeria’s REA to Boost Clean Energy in Underserved Communities The African Energy Council (AEC) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Nigeria’s Rural Electrification Agency (REA) to collaborate on expanding access to clean, reliable energy in underserved and unserved communities across the country. This strategic partnership lays the groundwork for impactful collaboration focused on delivering practical energy solutions to areas that need them the most. By leveraging AEC’s
Niger’s Oil and Gas Boom: A Strategic Shift Toward Self-Reliance Niger has made significant strides in its oil and gas sector, with rising revenues and increased production marking a new era of energy independence and economic potential. This growth comes on the heels of the country’s strategic decision to assert greater control over its natural resources by reducing reliance on French involvement. The shift is already producing measurable results. Authorities have focused on three key
Angola to Reduce Oil-Backed Debt to China to as Low as $7.5 Billion by Year-End Amid Push for Financial Stability Angola’s oil-backed debt to China is projected to fall to between $7.5 billion and $8.0 billion by the end of 2025, according to Dorivaldo Teixeira, Director of the Debt Management Unit at the Ministry of Finance. This marks a continued decline from $10.15 billion at the end of 2024 and $8.94 billion at the end
