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France Intensifies Push into Namibia’s Oil Sector as TotalEnergies Targets Major Offshore Projects

France Expands Energy Partnership with Namibia Amid Rising Competition for New Oil Frontier France is stepping up efforts to secure a foothold in Namibia’s rapidly expanding oil industry, backing its major energy companies and strengthening diplomatic ties despite recent regulatory tensions surrounding offshore deals. A delegation of around 20 French energy and industrial companies concluded a business mission to Namibia on April 17, signaling Paris’ intention to position the energy sector at the core of

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Dangote Plans Major East Africa Refinery Expansion as African Leaders Push for Industrial Self-Sufficiency

Dangote Proposes 650,000 bpd East Africa Refinery to Boost Regional Industrialisation and Energy Security Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, has announced plans to expand his refining operations into East Africa with a proposed large-scale refinery similar in size to his flagship facility in Nigeria. The move comes as African leaders intensify efforts to strengthen industrial self-sufficiency and reduce reliance on imported refined products. Speaking at the “Africa We Build” summit in Nairobi, Dangote said his

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PHC Plans Palm Oil Refinery in DRC to Boost Local Value Addition and Reduce Import Gap

DRC’s PHC to Build Palm Oil Refinery by 2028 as Company Targets Vertical Integration and Higher Output Plantations et Huileries du Congo (PHC), controlled by Kuramo Capital Management with an estimated 76% stake since 2021, is moving forward with plans to construct a palm oil refinery in the Democratic Republic of Congo as part of a broader strategy to strengthen vertical integration and capture more value locally. Speaking in an interview with Forbes Afrique published

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Africa’s Strategic Rise as Global Energy and Shipping Routes Shift Away from the Strait of Hormuz

Strait of Hormuz Disruptions Push Global Trade Toward Africa’s Red Sea, Gulf of Aden, and Atlantic Shipping Corridors Africa is emerging as an increasingly important player in global energy and maritime logistics as ongoing disruptions in the Middle East drive a significant rerouting of international shipping away from the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most critical oil transit chokepoints. Recent shipping data indicates that traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has fallen by

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Namibia’s Oil and Gas Sector Enters New Investment Phase with Planned Sintana Energy NSX Listing

Namibia Oil and Gas Sector Advances as Sintana Energy Plans Secondary Listing on NSX to Boost Local Investment Participation Namibia’s oil and gas industry is entering a new phase of financial development following the planned secondary listing of Sintana Energy on the Namibia Securities Exchange (NSX), a move widely seen as a milestone for local capital market participation in the country’s emerging upstream energy sector. The listing, announced at the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC)

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TotalEnergies Expands African Energy Push as Namibia Emerges as Key Offshore Oil Frontier

TotalEnergies Boosts Africa Exploration Strategy as Namibia Offshore Oil Projects Advance Toward 2026 Investment Decision TotalEnergies is accelerating its global exploration strategy, investing approximately $1 billion annually in new energy developments as it strengthens its upstream portfolio across key regions, including Africa. The company says its long-term growth depends not only on capital investment but also on building strong partnerships, trust, and sustained collaboration with host governments and local communities. Namibia Emerges as a Strategic

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ReconAfrica Expands Into Angola as It Strengthens Oil and Gas Exploration Across Africa

ReconAfrica Enters Angola Oil Exploration with New Partnership as Kavango Basin and Gabon Projects Advance Reconnaissance Energy Africa (ReconAfrica) has expanded its African exploration footprint, marking a strategic entry into Angola while continuing to advance key oil and gas projects across the continent. The company confirmed new exploration activity in Angola alongside ongoing developments in Namibia and Gabon, as it strengthens its position in several high-potential sedimentary basins. Angola Entry Marks Strategic Expansion A major

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Uganda Targets 10% GDP Growth on Oil Start as Infrastructure and Timeline Challenges Persist

Uganda Eyes Double-Digit GDP Growth from Oil Production Despite Pipeline Delays and 2027 Output Risks Uganda is projecting that its Gross Domestic Product (GDP) could grow by more than 10% once commercial oil production begins, according to government statements shared on X. The state also announced it has allocated UGX 24.3 billion (approximately $6.57 million) to accelerate preparations for production. The government maintains that oil output could begin this year, marking a major milestone in

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Angola’s $6.6bn Lobito Refinery Faces Financing Delays Amid Investor Uncertainty

Angola struggles to secure funding for $6.6 billion Lobito refinery as investor negotiations slow and regional participation remains unclear Angola’s planned $6.6 billion Lobito refinery is facing renewed financing uncertainty as discussions with regional and international investors progress more slowly than expected, raising concerns over the timeline for securing full financial closure. State-owned oil company Sonangol has said it has received no formal communication from Botswana regarding reported interest in acquiring a stake in the

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Trafigura Signs $1bn Oil-Backed Financing Deal with Gabon to Boost Liquidity

Gabon secures $1 billion oil-backed financing from Trafigura in seven-year crude supply deal to strengthen public finances and investment spending Global commodities trader Trafigura has signed a $1 billion oil-backed financing agreement with the government of Gabon, providing upfront liquidity in exchange for future crude oil deliveries over a seven-year period. Announced on Wednesday, the arrangement will see Trafigura extend prepayment financing to the Gabonese state while acting as the exclusive buyer of the country’s

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