Ghana Gives GoldBod $430m to Boost Gold Purchases and Build National Reserves Ghana has approved a 5-billion cedi ($430 million) allocation to the Ghana Gold Board (GoldBod) to finance domestic gold purchases as the country seeks to strengthen its reserves and retain more value from its gold industry. The funding will enable GoldBod to increase purchases of locally produced gold, particularly from artisanal and small-scale miners, as part of the government’s broader strategy to formalise
NUPRC Moves Nigeria Oil Licensing Round to Commercial Stage with 143 Companies Bidding for 50 Blocks The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) has advanced its oil and gas licensing round to the commercial bidding stage, with 143 companies competing for 50 petroleum blocks across Nigeria’s established and frontier hydrocarbon basins. The invitation-only commercial bid conference marks a major milestone in the licensing process, which aims to attract new investment into Nigeria’s upstream sector and
Zambia Doubles Chisamba Solar Capacity to 200MW to Support Mining and Energy Security Zambia has commissioned the 100MW Chisamba II Solar Power Plant, doubling the capacity of the Chisamba Solar Complex to 200MW as the country strengthens its renewable energy capacity and improves electricity security. Developed by power utility ZESCO, the project was financed through a US$71.5 million loan from Stanbic Bank Zambia and supported by a 13-year power purchase agreement with regional energy trader
Kosmos Energy Boosts Ghana’s Jubilee Oil Field Output Above 85,000 bpd with New Wells Ghana’s flagship Jubilee offshore oil field is delivering its strongest production recovery in years as new drilling activity reverses a prolonged decline and strengthens confidence in the country’s oil sector. Operator Kosmos Energy reported average production of 72,000 barrels of oil per day (bpd) during the second quarter of 2026, with output rising above 85,000 bpd by the end of the
Angola Highlights Oil and Gas Potential to Meet Growing Global Energy Security Demand Angola has reaffirmed its ability to contribute to global energy security by leveraging its significant oil and gas resources, expanding investment opportunities, and strengthening its role as a reliable energy supplier. The government says the country has the necessary resources, infrastructure, and strategic position to respond to rising global demand for stable and secure energy supplies, while continuing to develop its hydrocarbons
Angola Keeps Oil and Gas Sector Open to Private Investment to Drive Growth and Exploration Angola has reaffirmed its commitment to attracting private investment into its oil and gas industry, underscoring the critical role of the private sector in sustaining production, expanding exploration, and supporting the country’s long-term energy ambitions. Speaking during a meeting with industry stakeholders, Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas Diamantino Azevedo said Angola remains open to both domestic and international
Vietnamese Tycoon Announces Multi-Sector Investments Across Six Angolan Provinces to Create 50,000 Jobs A Vietnamese business leader is planning major investments across six provinces in Angola, with projects expected to create up to 50,000 jobs and support economic development in key sectors. The investment programme is focused on expanding economic activity beyond Angola’s traditional oil sector by supporting agriculture, infrastructure, industry and other areas with potential to drive employment and local production. The planned projects
Austrian Energy Company Makes Major 195 Million Barrel Oil Discovery in Africa’s Largest Oil Region Austrian energy company OMV has announced a significant oil discovery in Africa’s largest oil-producing region, marking a major milestone in its exploration activities and strengthening prospects for future production growth. The discovery, estimated at around 195 million barrels of oil equivalent, was made in the Orange Basin, an emerging offshore exploration hotspot located along the coasts of Namibia and South
Ghana’s $1.98 Billion Private Oil Refinery Set to Transform Domestic Fuel Production and Reduce Imports Ghana is advancing efforts to strengthen its energy security through the development of its first privately owned large-scale oil refinery, a project expected to significantly increase domestic fuel production and reduce the country’s dependence on imported petroleum products. The $1.98 billion refinery project is being positioned as a major milestone in Ghana’s energy sector, supporting the government’s long-term goal of
Global Energy Security at Risk as IEA Warns Strait of Hormuz Disruption Could Last for Weeks The International Energy Agency (IEA) has warned that global energy security could come under serious pressure if disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are not resolved within weeks. IEA Executive Director Fatih Birol said prolonged instability around the strategic waterway could have major consequences for global oil and gas markets, given the strait’s role as one of the world’s
