Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed Unveils Ogaden LNG Project, Fertilizer Plant, and Oil Refinery Worth $5 Billion Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has inaugurated the first phase of the Ogaden Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Project in Calub, marking a major step toward the country’s long-term goal of energy independence and industrial expansion. The newly commissioned facility is designed to produce 111 million liters of natural gas annually and generate up to 1,000 megawatts of electricity. During
Senegal Plans $2–5 Billion Second Refinery to Boost Oil Processing and Cut Imports Senegal plans to begin construction of a second oil refinery in 2026, aiming to expand domestic processing capacity and attract between $2 billion and $5 billion in new investment, according to Abib Diop, CEO of Société Africaine de Raffinage (SAR). Diop revealed that potential investors from China, Turkey, and South Korea have already submitted financing proposals for the project. The new refinery—informally
Botswana Closes in on Duty-Free Diamond Trade Agreement with U.S. Amid Tariff Pressures Botswana is close to securing an agreement with the United States that would allow its diamonds to be imported duty-free — a potential economic lifeline for the landlocked nation as it faces mounting pressure from U.S. tariffs that have strained its diamond-dependent economy. Speaking to the BBC about the ongoing trade discussions, President Duma Boko stated, “The negotiations are in an advanced
Africa Oil and Gas Exploration to Surge with Advanced Data, Faster Permitting, and $54 Billion Investment by 2030 Africa’s oil and gas industry may be entering a new era of exploration, driven by advances in seismic imaging, frontier datasets, and streamlined permitting processes, according to industry leaders at Africa Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025. Emmanuelle Garinet, Vice President of Exploration Africa at TotalEnergies, pointed to Africa’s frontier basins as a key driver
Angola’s Economic Future at Risk Without Strategic Diversification, Economist Warns Angolan economist Arsenio Bumba has issued a strategic warning about the country’s economic future, stressing that Angola has just 20 to 25 years to transform its oil revenues into sustainable economic diversification. Without decisive action, he warns, Angola risks facing a severe economic crisis after 2050, when global demand for oil is expected to decline sharply. According to Bumba, Angola’s proven oil reserves stand at
Sonangol Launches Angola’s First Electric Vehicle Charging Station at Kilamba Kiaxi to Drive Sustainable Mobility Angola’s journey toward sustainable mobility has taken a major step forward with the inauguration of the country’s first electric vehicle (EV) charging station. Opened by Sonangol at its Kilamba Kiaxi gas station in Luanda, the project is part of the company’s broader strategy to reduce carbon emissions, encourage technological innovation, and support the nation’s energy transition. According to Sonangol, the
Angola Oil Production Drops to 1.03 Million Barrels per Day in August 2025 — Below Targets for Six Months Angola’s oil production continued to fall short of expectations in August 2025, averaging 1.03 million barrels per day and marking the sixth consecutive month of underperformance. According to the monthly report from the National Agency of Petroleum, Gas, and Biofuels (ANPG), Angola produced 32.07 million barrels in August, equivalent to an average of 1,034,655 barrels per
Somalia Launches Oil Drilling Initiative to Boost Economic Growth and Infrastructure Somalia’s President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has announced that the country will begin oil drilling operations in the coming months, marking a significant step toward harnessing Somalia’s natural resources for national development. Speaking on Monday at the opening of the 7th Session of the Federal Parliament in Mogadishu, President Mohamud said the initiative will be a catalyst for Somalia’s growth. “We are committed to using
Equatorial Guinea Announces 2026 Oil & Gas Licensing Round to Boost Exploration Amid Declining Output Equatorial Guinea will launch a new oil and gas licensing round in April 2026 to encourage exploration and counter declining production, Hydrocarbons and Mining Development Minister Antonio Oburu Ondo announced. Known locally as “la ronda”, the licensing round is planned for the second quarter of 2026. Detailed timelines, application procedures, and requirements will be announced closer to the launch. The
Equatorial Guinea to Launch 2026 Oil & Gas Licensing Round with 24 Blocks to Revive Production Equatorial Guinea is set to launch a new oil and gas licensing round in April 2026 to stimulate exploration and address the decline in hydrocarbon production, Hydrocarbons and Mining Development Minister Antonio Oburu Ondo announced. The licensing round, referred to locally as “la ronda,” will begin in the second quarter of 2026, with detailed timelines, application procedures, and requirements
