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Kenya Exploits Angolan Cooperation to Strengthen Economic Growth

Kenya is keen on strengthening bilateral relations with Angola in various sectors, including energy, agriculture, and trade. During a visit to Angola in early June, Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Minister of Foreign Affairs Alfred Nganga Mutua emphasized the importance of cooperation in driving domestic economic growth. They highlighted Kenya’s intention to leverage Angolan expertise to enhance investment, development, and intra-African trade. Discussions between Mudavadi and Angolan President Joāo Lourenço, as well as

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Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, To Speak At South Sudan Energy Summit

Dr. El-Markabi will deliver an international ministerial address during the summit’s opening ceremony on 15 June in Juba. Egypt has been a strategic partner for South Sudan, offering support and collaboration through various knowledge-sharing and project development initiatives. The participation of Hon. Minister Dr. El-Markabi at SSOP aims to strengthen the bilateral relationship between the two countries and promote cooperation in the oil, gas, and infrastructure sectors. The article also mentions that South Sudan’s partnerships

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Kenya Urged to Invest More in Oil Facilities to Tap $8 Billion Revenue

The Chairman of the state-owned National Oil Corporation of Kenya, Kiraitu Murungi, has called on the government to increase investments in oil production in order to access potential revenue estimated at 1.1 trillion shillings ($8 billion). Murungi, a former energy minister, believes that boosting investments in hydrocarbon production will help alleviate the nation’s debt crisis, as reported by the state-owned Kenya Broadcasting Corp. According to Murungi, Kenya has the potential to earn at least $8

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ExxonMobil Announces Expansion of Upstream Investments in Egypt

ExxonMobil, the multinational oil and gas company, has announced its plans to expand its upstream investments in Egypt. Amr Abou Eita, Chairman and Managing Director of ExxonMobil Egypt, revealed that the company intends to increase its upstream exploration activities in the country. Simultaneously, ExxonMobil aims to grow its Mobil service stations network throughout Egypt. In addition to its focus on upstream operations, ExxonMobil also expressed interest in exploring opportunities related to low-carbon solutions. This indicates

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TotalEnergies Announces Launch of Major Project in Iraq as Part of $27 Billion Framework

TotalEnergies, a French energy company, is preparing to launch a significant project in Iraq as part of a $27 billion framework agreement signed between Iraq and France in September 2021. The project involves the construction of a 1,000 megawatt solar power park in the Artawi oilfield located in Basra, southern Iraq. The endorsement for the project was given by Iraq’s Electricity Minister, Ziad Fadil, during discussions with a TotalEnergies delegation in Baghdad. The initiative is

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World: Brent Crude Oil Prices Raise Concerns at $78.73 USD per Barrel

The recent increase in international oil prices, primarily driven by Saudi Arabia’s intention to reduce daily production by nearly one million barrels, has raised concerns about the future of crude oil prices. As of Tuesday, June 7, 2023, the price of a barrel of Brent crude oil stands at $78.73 USD on the Inter Continental Exchange (ICE), compared to $71 USD at the end of the previous week. The West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the American

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The Production Cut Announcement Fails to Boost Oil Prices

The production cut announcement did not boost oil prices. Saudi Arabia announced an additional cut of 1 million barrels per day, but the announcement was overshadowed by demand concerns. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and Allies (OPEC+) reached an agreement to extend production cuts until 2024 and give the United Arab Emirates a larger quota next year, according to a statement from the group. However, Saudi Arabia, the largest exporter of the commodity,

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Department of Energy(DoE) Raises Projection for Brent Crude Oil Barrel to $79.54 in 2023

The Department of Energy (DoE) has raised its projection for the Brent crude oil barrel price in 2023 to $79.54. The U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Information Administration (EIA) increased the average price forecast for the Brent crude oil barrel in 2023 from $78.65 to $79.54. For 2024, the department raised the projection from $74.47 in the previous forecast to $83.51 per barrel. On Tuesday, June 6, the projections were published in the Short-Term Energy

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Mauritanian Advisor Discusses Pipeline Construction and Local Content Promotion

In an exclusive interview with Energy Capital & Power, Khroumbaly Lehbib, the advisor in charge of upstream hydrocarbons at the Ministry of Petroleum, Mines, and Energy of Mauritania, discussed various aspects of Mauritania’s energy strategy. One of the key topics addressed was the development of a transportation system in the country, considering the upcoming gas production from the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) field. Lehbib confirmed that the Mauritanian government is considering the construction of a

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China National Chemical Engineering(CNCEC)and Sonangol Establish Collaboration for Lobito Refinery

The Angolan state oil company, Sonangol, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China National Chemical Engineering (CNCEC) in Beijing for the construction of the Lobito Refinery. The MoU stipulates that the parties will raise the necessary financing for the project and may lead to a contract for the construction of this important infrastructure by the Chinese company. The MoU was signed on June 6th in Beijing, China’s capital, by Gaspar Martins, the president

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