US President Joe Biden has announced a ban on new offshore oil and gas development along most US coastlines, a decision that could be difficult for President-elect Donald Trump, who has promised to boost domestic energy production, to reverse. The White House confirmed on Monday that Biden would use his authority under the 70-year-old Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act to protect federal waters off the East and West coasts, the eastern Gulf of Mexico, and
The Draft Gas Master Plan (PDG) was reviewed last Friday during a Council of Ministers session after being open for public consultation since October last year. The proposal, developed by the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum, and Gas, has received government approval to proceed with the next steps. The PDG outlines the government’s strategy to promote the development of a gas value chain. Its implementation is expected to attract approximately $30 billion in investments to
Shell, through its Nigerian subsidiary, has finalized its decision to invest in the Bonga North Deepwater Development project in Nigeria. Located within an extension of the active Bonga field in Oil Mining Lease (OML) 118, the project is designed to sustain production at the Bonga facility, with first oil expected by 2030. The development aims to achieve a daily production target of 100,000 barrels of oil and includes 16 wells—eight oil production wells and eight
Angola’s oil production is set to remain below the targets previously set by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), contributing to the country’s decision to exit the organization in late 2023, according to the report The State of African Energy in 2025. The report highlights Angola’s departure from OPEC as a significant development, triggered by the allocation of a smaller production quota than the country intended. Angola’s oil output is projected to average just
A widespread power outage has left 11 provinces in Angola without electricity following an interruption in the North and Central Interconnected System. The blackout, which occurred on the afternoon of Monday, January 6, 2025, affected areas including Luanda, Bengo, Benguela, Huambo, and Bie, among others. According to a statement from the National Electricity Transmission Network (RNT), the outage disrupted electricity supply to more than 10 provinces. “At 2:42 pm, there was an interruption in the
Tunisia has signed contracts for four photovoltaic projects totaling 500 MW, marking the first phase of its 1.7 GW renewable energy tender. These projects, set to be operational by 2027, aim to generate 1 TWh annually, contributing approximately 5% to the nation’s electricity supply. The successful bids include three 100 MW projects by Qair International, Scatec, and Voltalia, located in El Ksar (Gafsa), Mezzouna (Sidi Bouzid), and Menzel Habib (Gabes). Additionally, Qair International secured a
Ghana is set to enhance its energy grid with the launch of a strategic 20 MW solar project, aimed at strengthening national energy capacity and supporting the country’s energy transition goals. Led by Denmark-based Renergy Solar, the initiative is part of a larger 40 MW solar project aimed at expanding Ghana’s clean energy footprint and reducing carbon emissions. Renergy Solar has completed the necessary network and environmental impact assessments, with local regulators currently reviewing the
Libya’s crude oil production reached 1.4 million barrels per day (bpd) in December 2024, marking the country’s highest output since 2013. This achievement represents a key milestone in Libya’s goal to reach 2 million bpd by 2027. The National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced that the upcoming public bidding round for oil and gas in 2025 will support these production targets, attracting investments from major international companies. By increasing crude output, the NOC aims to boost
Al-Harouge Oil Operations, a subsidiary of Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC), has launched an advanced oil flow measurement system to enhance performance and increase production efficiency at the Amal oil field. The system features three main platforms: one to measure oil produced from the Amal field, another for oil received from NOC subsidiaries Gulf and Sarir, and a third for oil transferred to the Ras Lanuf port for export. Equipped with cutting-edge measurement technologies, the
The Republic of Congo is progressing with its electricity sector reforms by selecting a bidder to oversee the national distribution and commercialization of electricity. After a two-year competitive bidding process, the preferred candidate has been identified. While the company’s identity has not yet been revealed, the Council of Ministers has authorized continued negotiations with the chosen bidder. These talks will focus on finalizing the scope and terms of the concession agreement, with the goal of
