GasEntec and ELTON Partner to Deliver Dakar LNG Terminal, Boosting Senegal’s Power Capacity by 2027 GasEntec has signed contracts with ELTON Logistics & Services to supply a jetty-based LNG regasification unit along with associated onshore infrastructure for the Dakar LNG Terminal in Senegal. The project marks a major step toward expanding Senegal’s energy capacity and is expected to become one of West Africa’s leading LNG import facilities. Once completed, the terminal will supply natural gas
Angola Oil Export Revenue Climbs 10% to $7.16B in Q1 2026 as Higher Brent Prices Boost Earnings Angola generated $7.16 billion from crude oil exports in the first quarter of 2026, representing a 10.18% increase compared to the same period in 2025, according to government data. The figures were presented by Secretary of State for Oil and Gas José Barroso during a quarterly review of the country’s oil and gas sector performance. Higher prices drive
Angola Upstream Oil Industry Identified as Medium Risk for Money Laundering and Corruption, New ANPG Report Says Angola’s upstream oil exploration and production sector carries multiple risks related to money laundering, corruption, and potential terrorist financing, according to a new regulatory study. The report, the Sectoral Risk Assessment on Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Proliferation Financing in the Upstream Segment, was prepared by the National Agency of Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG) with support from
Botswana Launches 500MW Solar + 500MWh Storage Project to Cut Power Imports and Boost Energy Security Botswana has signed a 30-year power purchase agreement for a 500-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic plant with 500 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery storage in Maun, marking the country’s largest renewable energy project to date. The agreement was formalised during a groundbreaking ceremony attended by President Duma Boko, who described the project as a shift from planning to implementation in Botswana’s energy
South Africa Secures €200M German Loan to Upgrade Grid and Expand Renewable Energy and Green Hydrogen Projects Germany and South Africa have agreed on a €200 million ($234 million) concessional loan to support South Africa’s energy transition, alongside expanded cooperation in critical minerals and green industrial development. The agreement was confirmed by South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Ronald Lamola, following bilateral talks in Berlin on Monday. Energy transition and grid upgrades The
South Africa Adds 148MW Bolobedu Solar Plant to Grid as Part of Renewable Energy Expansion Drive South Africa has officially commissioned the 148-megawatt (MW) Bolobedu Solar Plant in Limpopo province, adding new renewable capacity to the national electricity grid. According to the Government Communication and Information System (GCIS), the solar facility is expected to generate around 300 gigawatt-hours (GWh) of electricity annually and feed power directly into the national grid. The project spans approximately 347
South Africa Boosts US Fuel Imports Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions and Rising Global Shipping Costs South Africa is increasing fuel imports from the United States as instability along key Middle East shipping routes continues to disrupt traditional supply chains and push up global energy costs. The shift reflects a broader adjustment among fuel-importing economies that are rethinking sourcing strategies amid tighter maritime corridors, longer shipping distances, and rising freight and crude prices. For many
Senegal Transfers Yakaar-Teranga Gas Project to State Firm PETROSEN as Kosmos Energy Exits Major Offshore Development Senegal has moved to assume full control of its strategic Yakaar-Teranga Gas Project following an agreement for the withdrawal of US-based Kosmos Energy, marking a significant shift in the country’s upstream energy landscape. The decision places the development of one of West Africa’s largest gas discoveries firmly under state management. Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko announced that the agreement allows
France Expands Energy Partnership with Namibia Amid Rising Competition for New Oil Frontier France is stepping up efforts to secure a foothold in Namibia’s rapidly expanding oil industry, backing its major energy companies and strengthening diplomatic ties despite recent regulatory tensions surrounding offshore deals. A delegation of around 20 French energy and industrial companies concluded a business mission to Namibia on April 17, signaling Paris’ intention to position the energy sector at the core of
Zambia has secured a $1.5 billion investment from China Machinery Engineering Corporation (CMEC) to expand its electricity generation capacity by 900 megawatts (MW), in a major step toward strengthening national energy security and supporting long-term infrastructure development. The agreement, signed with the Zambia Development Agency, supports the country’s broader target of reaching 10,000 MW of installed power capacity by 2031. It comes as Zambia continues to face electricity shortages driven largely by prolonged droughts, which
