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ADES Secures $92.7M Offshore Drilling Contract in Nigeria, Expands West Africa Footprint

ADES Wins $92.7 Million Nigeria Offshore Drilling Deal with Seplat, Strengthens West Africa Presence ADES International Holding has secured a $92.7 million offshore drilling contract in Nigeria with Seplat Energy Producing Nigeria Unlimited, marking a further expansion of its footprint in West Africa’s oil and gas sector. The agreement covers the operation of the Shelf Drilling Victory rig for an initial two-year period, with options for extension. The contract, originally valued at 347.6 million Saudi

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Pertamina Explores Upstream Oil and Gas Opportunities in Angola Amid Expanding African Strategy

Indonesia’s Pertamina Eyes Angola Oil and Gas Investment as Domestic Reserves Near Decline A senior delegation from Indonesia’s state-owned oil company, PT Pertamina, has met with Angola’s National Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANPG) in Luanda to explore potential upstream oil and gas investment opportunities in the country. The discussions focused on possible entry into Angola’s exploration and production sector, as Pertamina seeks to secure new international reserves amid long-term concerns over declining domestic output.

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Local News Oil

Botswana Eyes Partnership in Angola’s Lobito Refinery as Regional Energy Cooperation Deepens

Botswana in Talks to Join Angola’s $6.2B Lobito Refinery Project to Boost African Fuel Production Capacity Botswana is exploring a potential partnership with Angola to participate in the Lobito Refinery project in Benguela Province, signaling growing regional interest in one of Southern Africa’s largest energy infrastructure developments. Botswana’s Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Bogolo Kenewendo, said the refinery is not only important for Angola but also for the wider region and the African continent.

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International Corporate News Oil

Sintana Energy Advances Namibia Offshore Strategy as Mopane Resources Grow and New Deals Emerge

Sintana Energy Boosts Namibia Offshore Portfolio as Mopane Resources Hit 1.38bn BOE and TotalEnergies Expands Role Sintana Energy Inc. says its Namibian offshore portfolio has entered a pivotal phase, driven by significant resource growth at the Mopane discoveries, TotalEnergies’ entry into Petroleum Exploration Licence (PEL) 83, and new efforts to expand into additional acreage. In a shareholder update, the company described 2025 as a defining year that reinforced Namibia’s status as a leading frontier oil

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International Corporate News Oil

UAE Exit from OPEC Raises Volatility Risks for Global Oil Markets and African Producers

UAE OPEC Exit Sparks Supply Uncertainty as Global Oil Market Faces Demand Weakness and Rising Output Global oil markets are facing renewed uncertainty following the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries exit announcement by the United Arab Emirates, a move that comes at a time of fragile supply conditions and weakening demand growth. Abu Dhabi confirmed on April 28, 2026, that it will leave OPEC effective May 1, citing the need for greater flexibility to

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International Corporate News Oil

Dangote Backs New East African Refinery Project in Tanzania

Dangote to Lead Tanzania Refinery Project as East Africa Pushes to Cut Fuel Imports Aliko Dangote has pledged to support the development of a new oil refinery in Tanzania, as African leaders intensify efforts to reduce dependence on fuel imports from the Middle East amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. According to William Ruto, the proposed refinery will be built in the port city of Tanga and connected to Mombasa via a regional pipeline network. The facility

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Oil Corporate News Gas

Libya Partners with Chevron to Assess Shale Oil and Gas Potential

Libya’s NOC and Chevron Sign Deal to Study 123 Tcf Gas and 18 Billion Barrels of Shale Resources National Oil Corporation (NOC) has signed a memorandum of understanding with Chevron to conduct a joint study on shale oil and gas potential across several of Libya’s sedimentary basins. According to an official statement, the collaboration will focus on evaluating unconventional hydrocarbon resources and identifying opportunities for future development. Preliminary estimates suggest that Libya’s basins may contain

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International News Oil

Uganda Plans New Oil Licensing Round to Expand Reserves

Uganda to Launch Third Oil Licensing Round as It Prepares for First Crude Production Uganda is preparing to launch a new oil exploration licensing round in the next financial year, as it moves closer to starting commercial crude production and seeks to expand its resource base. Speaking at a petroleum conference, Energy Minister Ruth Nankabirwa confirmed that the country will open its third petroleum licensing round in the financial year beginning in July. The round

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Corporate News International Oil

UAE Exit from OPEC Raises Concerns Over Oil Market Stability and Nigeria’s Revenue Outlook

UAE to Leave OPEC in 2026: Analysts Warn of Oil Price Volatility and Revenue Risks for Nigeria The planned withdrawal of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is raising concerns among energy analysts, who warn the move could weaken the group’s influence over global oil prices and create risks for oil-dependent economies such as Nigeria. The UAE is set to exit the alliance on May 1, 2026,

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Oil Economy Local News

Angola Oil Revenue Rises to $7.16 Billion in Q1 on Stronger Prices

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

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