TotalEnergies to Sell 40% Stake in Nigerian Offshore Licenses to Chevron Subsidiary TotalEnergies has announced plans to divest a 40 percent interest in its Nigerian offshore exploration licenses, entering a new strategic partnership with a subsidiary of Chevron. The company confirmed it has signed an agreement to transfer the stake in two license areas covering approximately 2,000 square kilometers in the West Delta basin to Star Deep Water Petroleum Limited. The deal remains subject to
Kenya Targets First Commercial Oil Exports by 2026 After Approving South Lokichar Development Plan Kenya has announced plans to launch its first commercial crude oil exports by late 2026, following the government’s approval of the Field Development Plan for the South Lokichar Basin in Turkana County. Full field production is expected to be reached in the years after initial exports begin. The Ministry of Energy and Petroleum has authorized Gulf Energy E&P BV to advance
Etu Energias Expands National Fuel Network with New Station at Cuca Factory in Luanda Etu Energias inaugurated a new fuel station this Friday within the perimeter of the Cuca Factory in Luanda, marking another step in the company’s strategic expansion in Angola’s energy distribution sector. The announcement was made in a statement sent to VerAngola. According to CEO Edson Santos, the opening of the Cuca Fuel Station (PA Cuca) “symbolizes Etu Energias’ commitment to the
Dangote Refinery to Double Capacity to 1.4 Million BPD Through Strategic Global Partnerships Nigeria’s Dangote Group is fast-tracking its ambition to build the world’s largest single-location refinery, leveraging strategic international partnerships to expand production and strengthen its regional energy footprint. During a press briefing in Mumbai, Aliko Dangote confirmed the signing of a new contract with Engineers India Ltd (EIL) to double the refinery’s capacity to 1.4 million barrels per day (bpd) within three years.
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
