ExxonMobil Advances Nigeria Deepwater Expansion with Owowo Project FID Timeline

ExxonMobil Targets 2026 Final Investment Decision for $7–8 Billion Owowo Deepwater Project in Nigeria ExxonMobil is targeting a final investment decision (FID) for its Owowo deepwater development offshore Nigeria in early 2026, with the project estimated to cost between $7 billion and $8 billion. According to S&P Global, ExxonMobil Vice President for Deepwater Offshore Hunter Farris confirmed the timeline, noting that 2026–2027 will be critical years for engineering work, regulatory approvals, and coordination with the

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Afentra Advances Angola Oil Exploration Plans with 2027 Production Target for Offshore Block 3/24

Afentra Maintains Angola Growth Strategy After Sale Talks End Afentra is continuing its oil exploration activities in Angola after ending discussions with potential buyers earlier this month, according to CEO Paul McDade. McDade said the company’s outlook is being supported by stronger oil prices, driven in part by geopolitical tensions involving Iran and disruptions affecting shipping routes through the Strait of Hormuz. He noted that these market conditions reinforce Afentra’s development plans in Angola, one

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Eco Atlantic and Navitas Advance South Africa Offshore Exploration Partnership

Navitas Expands South Africa Offshore Position Through Eco Atlantic Block 1 CBK Farm-In Deal Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas has advanced its offshore South Africa partnership with Navitas Petroleum through a farm-down agreement covering Block 1 CBK in the Orange Basin. The development follows an earlier agreement in which Eco, through subsidiary Azinam South Africa, secured an exclusive option with local partner OrangeBasin Energies formerly Tosaco Energy to acquire an additional 20% participating interest in

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Zawiya Refinery Restarts After Fighting Disrupts Operations in Western Libya

Libya’s Largest Refinery Resumes Operations After Armed Clashes Trigger Temporary Shutdown Libya’s largest operating refinery in Zawiya has resumed operations after armed clashes near the facility forced a two-day shutdown, raising concerns over the security of the country’s critical energy infrastructure. The refinery, located about 40 kilometres west of Tripoli, suspended operations on Friday after fighting spread into nearby areas. National Oil Corporation confirmed that heavy artillery shells landed inside the refinery complex, although no

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Egypt Announces Significant Oil and Gas Discovery in Western Desert After 15 Years

Egypt Uncovers Major Oil and Gas Reserves in Western Desert as Production and Investment Expand Egypt has announced its largest oil and gas discovery in its desert regions in more than 15 years, marking a significant development in the country’s upstream energy sector. The discovery was made through the Bustan South-1X exploratory well, drilled by Agiba Petroleum a joint venture between the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) and Eni using the EDC-9 drilling rig operated

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Nigeria Plans Equity-Based Chinese Partnership to Revive State-Owned Refineries

Nigeria Considers 51% Chinese Stake in Port Harcourt and Warri Refineries Under Major Refining Reform Plan Nigeria is considering a major restructuring of its downstream petroleum sector that could see Chinese investors take majority stakes in two of its key refineries as part of efforts to restore long-stalled operations and reduce dependence on imported fuel. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) is reportedly advancing a proposal that could grant up to 51% equity participation

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Indian Refiners Diversify Crude Imports Amid Strait of Hormuz Disruptions

India Boosts Oil Imports from Africa and Latin America as Middle East Supply Disruptions Shift Trade Flows Indian refiners have increased crude oil imports from Africa and Latin America as disruptions in Middle Eastern supply routes linked to heightened tensions affecting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz continue to reshape global oil trade flows. The shift comes as India, the world’s third-largest oil importer, adjusts its sourcing strategy to manage supply uncertainty and maintain refinery

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Eni Targets Faster $4 Billion Expansion of Côte d’Ivoire’s Baleine Offshore Oil Project

Eni Plans to Accelerate $4 Billion Baleine Oil and Gas Expansion in Côte d’Ivoire as Crude Prices Strengthen Italian energy company Eni is seeking to accelerate the $4 billion expansion of its offshore Baleine oil and gas project in Côte d’Ivoire, supported by stronger crude oil prices that are improving the project’s economic outlook. According to Eni Chief Operating Officer Guido Brusco, the company is evaluating options to shorten the development timeline for Baleine Phase

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Angola Showcases Oil Investment Opportunities at Africa Energies Summit 2026 in London

Angola Strengthens Its Position as a Leading Oil Investment Destination at Africa Energies Summit 2026 ANPG reaffirmed Angola’s growing influence on the global energy stage during the Africa Energies Summit 2026 held in London. The event provided Angola with an important platform to strengthen its image as one of Africa’s most attractive destinations for oil and gas investment. During the summit, ANPG promoted Angola’s energy potential to leading international oil and gas companies, highlighting the

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João Lourenço Defends Angola’s Exit from OPEC and Lobito Refinery Investment

Angolan President João Lourenço Says OPEC Exit and Lobito Refinery Strategy Were Vindicated by Middle East Crisis Angolan President João Lourenço said on Wednesday that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has reinforced the correctness of Angola’s decision to withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and resume construction of the Lobito refinery. The head of state made the remarks while answering journalists’ questions at the Presidential Palace in Luanda, following

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