Egypt’s Gulf of Suez Oil Discovery to Boost Crude Production by 3,000 BPD Egypt, North Africa’s third-largest oil producer, has announced a new offshore oil discovery in the Gulf of Suez, expected to add around 3,000 barrels per day (bpd) to the country’s crude oil production. The well, named Northeast Ramadan Crystal (NER-1X), is located in the North-East Ramadan Concession and was drilled by the Gulf of Suez Petroleum Company (GUPCO), a joint venture between
Angola’s Extractive Sector Channels Over $565 Million Into Community Development Projects in 2024 Companies operating in Angola’s mineral resources, oil, and gas sectors invested more than USD 565 million in 2024 across 860 social projects focused on education, health, economic development, culture, sports, environmental protection, and biodiversity. The figures were announced on Monday by the Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, during the public presentation of the 2024 Social Investment Report detailing
ExxonMobil Lifts Force Majeure on Rovuma LNG, Paving the Way for 2025 FID Target ExxonMobil has officially lifted the force majeure declaration on the 18-million-metric-ton-per-year Rovuma LNG export project in Mozambique, the company told Platts on Nov. 20. “The lifting of FM allows us to stay on track with our Rovuma LNG project,” a company spokesperson said. “We are working with our partners and the government of Mozambique to ensure the safety of our people
Angola Intensifies Actions Against Fuel Smuggling as Government Targets Sustainable Resource Development The Angolan Government continues to prioritize the fight against fuel smuggling, implementing a range of measures designed to discourage this persistent practice. The assurance was given by the Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, who reaffirmed the Executive’s commitment to curbing the illegal flow of fuel across borders. According to the minister, fuel smuggling is largely driven by significant price
TotalEnergies Increases Ownership in Nigeria’s OPL 257 as Offshore Strategy Advances TotalEnergies has signed new agreements with Conoil to acquire an additional 50% interest in the OPL 257 exploration block, raising its total stake to 90%. The move strengthens the company’s strategic position in Nigeria’s offshore oil sector and supports its goal of achieving cost-efficient production growth by utilising existing offshore infrastructure. OPL 257 lies approximately 150 kilometres off Nigeria’s coast and borders PPL 261,
Uganda Secures New Investors to Advance $4 Billion Oil Refinery Project Uganda’s ambitious $4 billion oil refinery project is accelerating after the government signed new agreements that brought additional foreign investors on board. The development signals growing international confidence in Uganda’s emerging energy sector. The latest contracts are designed to advance construction plans and strengthen the refinery’s capacity to process domestically produced crude oil. Petroleum Minister Ruth Nankabirwa said the renewed investor support reinforces the
Libya Nears Completion of First Oilfield Bidding Round in 17 Years to Attract Global Investment Libya is nearing the completion of a landmark bidding round for oilfield exploration, signalling a renewed push to attract foreign investment and revitalise its energy sector. The state-owned National Oil Corporation (NOC) confirmed that companies are expected to submit their offers in February. This marks Libya’s first bidding round in more than 17 years and includes 22 exploration and development
Ghana Breaks Ground on $12B Oil Refinery, Paving Way for West Africa Petroleum Hub Ghana has officially launched its $12 billion oil refinery project in Jomoro, marking the first phase of a larger $60 billion integrated Petroleum Hub. The megaproject is designed to complement Senegal’s New Oil Refinery Project, positioning West Africa as a major petroleum hub on the continent. The initiative includes constructing a 300,000-barrel-per-day refinery, a petrochemical plant, and extensive storage and port
TotalEnergies Rejects War Crimes Allegations Amid Mozambique LNG Project Restart TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne has strongly rejected accusations that the French energy company bears responsibility for the alleged killing of civilians at its liquefied natural gas (LNG) project site in Mozambique four years ago. The European Center for Constitutional and Human Rights (ECCHR) stated Tuesday that the company “is accused of having directly financed and materially supported” a Mozambican armed unit that allegedly detained, tortured,
Mozambique Restores LNG Force Majeure Period, TotalEnergies Concession Extension Rejected The Mozambican Government has decided to reinstate the four-and-a-half-year suspension period during which the LNG megaproject in Cabo Delgado was under force majeure, rejecting TotalEnergies’ proposal for a ten-year extension of the concession to offset losses incurred during the halt. A source close to the process told Lusa that the resolution, approved at Tuesday’s Council of Ministers meeting, “in line with applicable regulations, reinstates the
