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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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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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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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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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Local News Oil

Angola Oil Sector Faces Medium Risk of Money Laundering, Study Finds

Angola Upstream Oil Industry Identified as Medium Risk for Money Laundering and Corruption, New ANPG Report Says Angola’s upstream oil exploration and production sector carries multiple risks related to money laundering, corruption, and potential terrorist financing, according to a new regulatory study. The report, the Sectoral Risk Assessment on Money Laundering, Terrorist Financing and Proliferation Financing in the Upstream Segment, was prepared by the National Agency of Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG) with support from

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International Corporate News Oil

Nigeria Approves $10.3 Billion Eni Deepwater Oil Investment in Zabazaba and Etan Fields

Nigeria Clears $10.3B Eni Offshore Oil Project to Develop Zabazaba and Etan Fields, Targeting 150,000 bpd by 2029 Nigeria has approved a $10.3 billion investment plan by Italian energy company Eni to develop deepwater oil projects offshore, paving the way for long-delayed production at the Zabazaba and Etan fields. The approval was confirmed by the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), which oversees upstream oil and gas activities in the country. The project is one

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Dangote Plans Major Refinery Expansion to Boost Capacity and Create Thousands of Jobs

Aliko Dangote Targets 1.4 Million Barrels Per Day Capacity Expansion at Dangote Refinery, Creating Up to 95,000 Jobs Africa’s largest industrial project is set for another major scale-up, with Aliko Dangote announcing plans to expand the Dangote Refinery to a production capacity of 1.4 million barrels per day. The expansion is expected to create up to 95,000 skilled jobs at peak construction, reinforcing the refinery’s role as a cornerstone of Nigeria’s industrialisation and energy security

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South Africa Turns to US Fuel Imports as Middle East Supply Risks Reshape Energy Trade

South Africa Boosts US Fuel Imports Amid Strait of Hormuz Tensions and Rising Global Shipping Costs South Africa is increasing fuel imports from the United States as instability along key Middle East shipping routes continues to disrupt traditional supply chains and push up global energy costs. The shift reflects a broader adjustment among fuel-importing economies that are rethinking sourcing strategies amid tighter maritime corridors, longer shipping distances, and rising freight and crude prices. For many

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Rhino Resources Advances Capricornus Oil Discovery Appraisal Offshore Namibia

Rhino Resources Launches Capricornus-1A Appraisal Well to Assess Light Oil Discovery in Namibia’s Orange Basin Rhino Resources is advancing appraisal activities at its Capricornus oil discovery offshore Namibia following confirmation of a high-quality light oil-bearing reservoir in the Orange Basin, one of the world’s most closely watched new petroleum frontiers. The company has announced that it has contracted the Saipem 12000 drillship to carry out the Capricornus-1A appraisal well in Block 2914, which falls under

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TotalEnergies Expands Local Supplier Spending as Namibia’s Oil and Gas Sector Gains Momentum

TotalEnergies Invests $141 Million in Namibian Suppliers to Boost Local Participation in Offshore Oil and Gas Industry TotalEnergies has spent more than US$141 million on local goods and services in Namibia since 2022, as the energy major intensifies efforts to expand local participation in the country’s fast-growing oil and gas sector. The investment reflects a broader push to strengthen domestic supply chains and ensure Namibian businesses benefit from the development of offshore energy resources. Speaking

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