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Aiteo Signs Landmark Deal to Build 240,000 bpd Refinery in Mozambique

Aiteo to Build $240K bpd Refinery in Mozambique, Boosting Fuel Supply and Regional Energy Trade Aiteo, one of Africa’s leading energy companies, has signed a landmark engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) agreement to develop a 240,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) oil refinery in Mozambique. The project is set to dramatically increase domestic fuel production, reduce reliance on imports, and position Mozambique as a key energy hub in Southern Africa. The announcement was made during a signing ceremony

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Dangote Warns Against Africa Becoming a Dumping Ground for Substandard Fuel

Dangote Urges Africa to End Fuel Imports and Boost Local Refining Capacity Aliko Dangote, President of Dangote Industries Limited, has voiced serious concerns over Africa’s growing dependence on imported fuel, warning that the continent risks becoming a dumping ground for substandard petroleum products. Speaking about the motivation behind the $20 billion Dangote Refinery, Dangote said the project was driven by a commitment to help Nigeria achieve energy self-sufficiency and to inspire similar industrial development across

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Egypt’s Diesel Imports Surge to Record Highs Amid Summer Power Crunch

Egypt’s Diesel Imports Hit Record Levels in July, Tightening Global Supply and Fueling European Shortage Egypt is ramping up diesel imports to record levels in July as it scrambles to secure backup fuel for power generation amid soaring summer electricity demand. The country’s aggressive diesel buying spree is now impacting global fuel markets—especially in Europe, where supplies are tightening rapidly. According to data from energy analytics firm Vortexa Ltd., cited by Bloomberg, Egypt imported over

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Kenya Extends Deadline for Lokichar Oil Project as Gulf Energy Prepares New Development Plan

Kenya Pushes Oil Production Timeline to 2025 as Gulf Energy Revises Lokichar Field Development Plan Kenya’s ambition to become a commercial oil producer has taken a new turn, as the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) has granted Tullow Oil and Gulf Energy an extension to submit their revised Field Development Plan (FDP). This critical document will shape how crude oil from the Lokichar Basin is extracted, transported, and marketed. The extension, now running through

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Sintana Energy Extends Namibia’s PEL 79 License Through 2026 Amid Growing Offshore Oil Interest

Sintana Energy Secures One-Year Extension for Namibia’s PEL 79, Boosting Offshore Exploration Prospects Sintana Energy has secured a one-year extension for its Petroleum Exploration License 79 (PEL 79) in Namibia’s Orange Basin, now valid through July 2026. The extension, granted by Namibia’s Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy, covers exploration blocks 2815 and 2915. PEL 79 is held through a joint venture between NAMCOR and Giraffe Energy Investments, with NAMCOR acting as operator. Sintana holds

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International Gas News Oil

DRC and Tanzania Deepen Energy Ties with New Joint Committee on Oil and Gas

DRC and Tanzania Strengthen Oil and Gas Cooperation with Joint Technical Committee and Updated MoU The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Tanzania have agreed to establish a joint technical committee to enhance collaboration in the oil and gas sector. The announcement followed a bilateral meeting held on July 8 between Aime Sakombi Molendo, the DRC’s Minister of Hydrocarbons, and Dr. Doto Biteko, Tanzania’s Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Energy. The newly formed

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Nigeria’s NNPC Explores Refinery Sales Amid High Rehabilitation Costs and Strategic Review

NNPC Considers Refinery Sales Amid Costly Rehabilitation and Strategic Review The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) is considering the possible sale of some of its state-owned refineries as part of a broader strategic overhaul to address persistent challenges in its rehabilitation efforts. Speaking to Bloomberg at the 9th OPEC International Seminar in Vienna, NNPC Group CEO Bayo Ojulari revealed that the company is conducting a comprehensive review of its refinery operations, expected to be completed

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Shell Eyes Ghana’s Pecan Oil Field as Mahama Reignites Energy and Infrastructure Agenda

Ghana’s Oil Sector Gains Momentum with Shell’s Pecan Bid and Mahama’s Infrastructure Drive President John Mahama has announced that global energy giant Shell has submitted a formal bid to participate in the development of Ghana’s Pecan Oil Field, marking a significant step forward in revitalizing the country’s oil and gas sector. The proposal is currently under review by key stakeholders. If approved, it could initiate the next phase of development for the offshore field, located

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Shell Gets Green Light to Drill Offshore South Africa as Exploration Interest Grows in Orange Basin

Shell Approved to Drill Deep-Water Wells Off South Africa’s West Coast in Promising Orange Basin Shell has secured environmental approval to drill up to five deep-water wells off the west coast of South Africa, marking a major step forward in the country’s offshore oil and gas exploration. The approved wells will be located in the Northern Cape Ultra Deep Block within the Orange Basin, an area with water depths ranging from 2,500 to 3,200 meters.

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Oil International News

New Well in Libya’s Zliten Field Boosts Oil Output and Showcases Local Expertise

Libya’s Zliten Field Adds 1,985 Barrels/Day as SOPC Completes New Horizontal Well A newly drilled well in Libya’s Zliten oil field is now producing a steady 1,985 barrels of crude oil per day, marking a significant advancement in the country’s upstream energy operations. Masoud Suleiman, interim president of Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC), commended the Sirte Oil and Gas Production and Processing Company (SOPC) for the successful drilling and testing of the C357H-6 horizontal well,

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