Angola Approves Afentra’s Risk Service Contract for Offshore Block 3/24 to Boost Oil and Gas Development British energy company Afentra plc has announced that the Angolan government has approved a risk service contract (RSC) for offshore Block 3/24, marking a major milestone in the company’s continued expansion in West Africa. The block covers an area of approximately 545 square kilometers. A presidential decree validating the contract has officially set the project in motion. Under the
Prime Minister Dion Ngute Renews Government’s Pledge to Fully Reconstruct SONARA by 2027 Cameroon’s Prime Minister, Chief Dr. Joseph Dion Ngute, has reaffirmed the government’s unwavering commitment to rebuild the National Oil Refining Company (SONARA) in Limbe. He assured that the state will provide full support to ensure the refinery’s complete restoration and return to full production capacity by 2027. During an inspection visit to SONARA on October 9, 2025, the Prime Minister expressed satisfaction
Sonamet Targets Namibia as Part of Regional Expansion Strategy Angolan oil and gas fabrication company Sonamet is setting its sights on regional growth, with Namibia emerging as a top priority for expansion. The company aims to extend its proven expertise and infrastructure beyond Angola to strengthen its footprint across southern Africa. According to Sandro Ferreira, Sonamet’s Marketing and Commercial Director, the company is actively engaging with the Namibian government and public institutions to explore investment
Etu Energias Signs Structured Financing Deal with Mauritius Commercial Bank and TotalEnergies for Angola Offshore Project Etu Energias, Angola’s largest privately-held oil company, has finalized a structured disbursement agreement with Mauritius Commercial Bank and energy major TotalEnergies to finance capital expenditure and development activities at Block 17/06, offshore Angola. Block 17/06 is home to the Begonia project, Angola’s first inter-block development, which began production in 2025. The block is operated by TotalEnergies alongside partners Sonangol
TotalEnergies Warns South Africa It May Suspend Offshore Oil and Gas Projects Due to Regulatory and Legal Bottlenecks French multinational TotalEnergies has issued a stern warning to the South African government, stating it may suspend its oil and gas exploration projects due to repeated legal challenges and prolonged delays in the permitting process. Nicolas Terraz, President of Exploration & Production at TotalEnergies, criticized the “unacceptable delays” in approvals, emphasizing that sluggish regulatory processes are stalling
Algeria Announces $60 Billion Upstream Oil and Gas Investment, Aims to Add 3,200 MW of Renewables by 2030 The Algerian government has announced a $60 billion investment package to expand its upstream oil and gas operations, underscoring the country’s determination to leverage its vast natural resources while gradually integrating renewable energy into its national energy strategy. Speaking at the opening of the 13th Africa & Mediterranean Energy and Hydrogen Exhibition and Conference (NAPEC 2025) in
Shell Greenlights $2B HI Offshore Gas Development with Sunlink Energies, Strengthening Nigeria’s LNG Export Capacity British energy giant Shell (SHEL.L) has approved a $2 billion investment in the HI offshore gas development project in Nigeria, in partnership with Sunlink Energies, according to Reuters. The HI project is expected to produce 350 million standard cubic feet of gas per day for Nigeria LNG (NLNG), reinforcing the nation’s standing as a major global exporter of liquefied natural
A study conducted under the Strategic Eyasi-Wembere Project, aimed at exploring oil and gas in the East African Rift Valley, has revealed significant potential for oil discoveries in northern Tanzania. During a recent site visit to Karatu District in the Arusha Region, Dr. James Mataragio, Deputy Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Energy, announced the promising results. Dr. Mataragio explained that the research, which began in 2015, has generated extensive data confirming the presence of
Nigeria Strengthens Crude Export Infrastructure with 2.2 Million-Barrel FSO Cawthorne Offshore Bonny Nigeria has commissioned its first wholly owned Floating Storage and Offloading (FSO) vessel near the Bonny export terminal, marking a significant step in enhancing the country’s crude oil export capabilities. The development highlights the nation’s commitment to strengthening infrastructure in Africa’s top oil-producing economy. The FSO Cawthorne, with a storage capacity of 2.2 million barrels, is designed to streamline crude transportation from Oil
Senegal Announces $5B SAR 2.0 Refinery Project to Achieve Energy Self-Sufficiency by 2029 Senegal is advancing plans to build a second oil refinery, a $5 billion project aimed at meeting rising domestic fuel demand, reducing reliance on imports, and positioning the country as a potential regional exporter. The proposed SAR 2.0 refinery would add 4 million tons of refining capacity per year by 2029. The project has attracted financing interest from China, Turkey, and South
