Senegal’s Dependence on Nigerian Crude Highlights Domestic Refining Challenges

Senegal Relies on Nigerian Crude Despite Rising Local Oil Output — Dakar Refinery’s Supply Challenges Explained Senegal has emerged as a significant importer of Nigerian crude, highlighting a paradox in Dakar’s oil sector. Despite joining Africa’s league of oil-producing nations in 2024, Senegal still struggles to process its own crude oil efficiently. Industry data from energy analytics firm Kpler reveals that Senegal’s 30,000-barrel-per-day (kbd) Dakar Refinery is running predominantly on Nigeria’s Erha crude. Shipments have

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Chevron Advances Offshore Exploration with Seismic Survey Completion in Angola

Chevron Completes Seismic Data Acquisition for Angola’s Blocks 49 and 50, Boosting Offshore Exploration American multinational energy company Chevron has completed seismic data acquisition for Blocks 49 and 50, located in the ultra-deepwaters of Angola’s Lower Congo Basin. The company is now moving forward with data processing to assess the blocks’ exploration potential. This initiative is part of Chevron’s broader strategy to expand offshore exploration in Angola. It follows the signing of a Risk Service

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Angola to Award 60 Oil and Gas Concessions by End of 2025

Angola Plans to Grant 60 Oil and Gas Blocks by 2025 to Boost Production Above One Million Barrels Per Day Angola is on track to award 60 oil and gas concessions by the end of 2025, driven by its multi-year licensing rounds and direct negotiation program. This move represents a significant step in Angola’s strategy to maintain production above one million barrels per day. At the African Energy Week: Invest in African Energies 2025, Alcides

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BW Energy Considers Acquiring Azule Energy’s Stake in Angola’s Block 14/14K

Norway’s BW Energy Evaluates Purchase of Azule Energy’s Non-Operating Stake in Angola’s Offshore Block 14/14K Norwegian oil and gas company BW Energy has announced that it is evaluating the potential acquisition of Azule Energy’s non-operating stake in Block 14/14K, located offshore Angola. The company emphasized that no binding agreement has been reached and there is no certainty that the discussions will lead to a transaction. In a statement published on its website, BW Energy explained

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Senegal to Build Second Oil Refinery as SAR Targets Energy Self-Sufficiency by 2029

Senegal Plans $2–5 Billion Second Refinery to Boost Oil Processing and Cut Imports Senegal plans to begin construction of a second oil refinery in 2026, aiming to expand domestic processing capacity and attract between $2 billion and $5 billion in new investment, according to Abib Diop, CEO of Société Africaine de Raffinage (SAR). Diop revealed that potential investors from China, Turkey, and South Korea have already submitted financing proposals for the project. The new refinery—informally

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Rhino Resources Makes Third Consecutive Offshore Discovery in Namibia’s Orange Basin

Rhino Resources Strikes Third Offshore Gas Condensate Discovery in Namibia’s Orange Basin Block 2914A Rhino Resources has announced its third consecutive offshore discovery in Namibia’s Block 2914A, situated in the Orange Basin under Petroleum Exploration License (PEL) 85. The Volans-1X exploration well, drilled by the semisubmersible rig Deepsea Mira on July 31, encountered 26 meters of net pay in rich gas condensate reservoirs characterized by excellent petrophysical properties and no water contact. The well reached

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Eni Resumes Offshore Drilling in Libya After Five-Year Hiatus

Eni and BP Restart Offshore Exploration in Libya, Ending Five-Year Pause in Energy Operations Italian energy giant Eni has resumed offshore exploration drilling northwest of Libya, the country’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced, marking the end of a five-year hiatus in exploration activity. In 2024, Eni partnered with BP to relaunch exploration efforts in Libya, nearly a decade after onshore drilling came to a standstill in 2014, when the outbreak of civil war divided the

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QatarEnergy Expands Offshore Presence with Major North Cleopatra Block Acquisition in Egypt

QatarEnergy Signs Deal with Shell to Acquire 27% Stake in North Cleopatra Offshore Block, Strengthening East Mediterranean Role QatarEnergy has signed an agreement with Shell to acquire a 27% participating interest in the North Cleopatra block offshore Egypt, the Qatari energy company announced on Sunday. The acquisition underscores QatarEnergy’s expanding role in the East Mediterranean and across Africa. The deal, which is subject to approval by Egyptian authorities, will leave Shell with a 36% operating

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Africa’s Oil and Gas Sector Poised for Exploration Surge, Industry Leaders Say

Africa Oil and Gas Exploration to Surge with Advanced Data, Faster Permitting, and $54 Billion Investment by 2030 Africa’s oil and gas industry may be entering a new era of exploration, driven by advances in seismic imaging, frontier datasets, and streamlined permitting processes, according to industry leaders at Africa Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies 2025. Emmanuelle Garinet, Vice President of Exploration Africa at TotalEnergies, pointed to Africa’s frontier basins as a key driver

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Mozambique and Nigeria LNG Projects Near Final Investment Decisions as Africa Targets 120 MTPA by 2035

Africa’s LNG Boom: Mozambique and Nigeria Edge Closer to Major FIDs Major African LNG projects in Mozambique and Nigeria are advancing toward Final Investment Decisions (FIDs), with developers highlighting significant progress in commercial, regulatory, and design frameworks aimed at ensuring global competitiveness. Speaking at Africa Energy Week 2025, Arnie Gibbs, Chair of Mozambique Rovuma Ventures at ExxonMobil, confirmed that the Rovuma LNG project is targeting FID in 2026. “From my perspective, the stars are aligning

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