Namibia Balances Oil Exploration and Green Energy Goals

President Nangolo Mbumba has defended Namibia’s dual pursuit of oil exploration and renewable energy, emphasizing that the country’s energy strategy aligns with global climate commitments, including the Paris Agreement. Amid concerns about the contradiction between fossil fuel projects and decarbonization efforts, Mbumba stressed that Namibia’s newly discovered oil resources will support a sustainable energy transition. “The development of our newly discovered oil resources is not contradictory to our decarbonization agenda. It is part of a

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Libya Reopens Oil and Gas Exploration to Foreign Investors

Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) has launched its first public tender for oil and gas exploration since 2008, marking a major step toward reopening the country’s energy sector to international investment after years of political instability and operational challenges. The official presentation of the tender will take place in Tripoli this evening, where NOC officials will outline available exploration opportunities for foreign oil companies. This move comes as Libya struggles with hydrocarbon production setbacks, including

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Angola’s Oil and Gas Sector Attracts $60 Billion in New Investments

Angola’s oil and gas industry is experiencing renewed global interest as international energy companies seek to tap into the country’s vast reserves. With rising global energy demand, Angola is positioning itself as a key player, according to Alcides Andrade, Executive Administrator of the National Agency for Petroleum, Gas, and Biofuels (ANPG). Speaking at CERAWeek in Houston, Andrade announced that Angola has secured over $60 billion in commitments for upcoming projects, attracting both established and new

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Predator Oil Expands Gas Exploration in Morocco with MOU-5 Well

Predator Oil is advancing its gas exploration efforts in Morocco, having already drilled four wells within its Guercif license. The company began drilling the MOU-5 well on March 3, 2025, as part of a strategic push to assess the site’s gas potential. Estimates suggest the region may contain up to 6 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of gas. A successful discovery could enhance Morocco’s energy security and reduce its reliance on imports. Despite mixed results from

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Libya’s Akakus Oil Completes High-Yield Well as NOC Opens New Exploration Opportunities

Akakus Oil Operations has successfully completed drilling the B-52H well in the Sharara oil field in southern Libya, with an estimated production capacity of 1,750 barrels per day. In a significant move to boost oil exploration, Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) recently launched its first exploration tender since 2008. The tender offers over 20 exploration blocks, spanning both onshore and offshore areas, as part of a broader effort to revive the country’s energy sector and

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Seplat Energy to Invest $320 Million in Production Boost and Infrastructure Upgrades

Seplat Energy has announced plans to invest up to $320 million in 2024, focusing on drilling new wells and upgrading infrastructure as part of its strategy to boost oil production. This follows Seplat’s acquisition of Exxon Mobil’s Nigerian assets, with the company aiming to more than double its output to 140,000 barrels per day (bpd). In October 2023, Seplat obtained government approval for a 40% stake in four oil mining leases, as well as key

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Dangote Group Remits N402.3 Billion in Taxes, Strengthens Market Dominance

Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) and its subsidiaries have announced a tax remittance of over N402.3 billion for 2024, making the group the highest taxpayer in Nigeria. Speaking at a media briefing in Lagos, Anthony Chiejina, Chief Branding and Communication Officer of Dangote Group, highlighted that the payment includes contributions from key subsidiaries such as Dangote Cement, NASCON, and Dangote Packaging Limited. “As a responsible business entity, Dangote Group remains committed to fulfilling its tax obligations

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Nigeria Expands Refining Capacity with New Refineries and Upgrades

Nigeria is making significant progress in boosting its crude oil refining capacity through new refinery projects and the rehabilitation of existing state-owned facilities. The Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA) has issued licenses for three new refineries, expected to add 140,000 barrels per day (bpd) to the country’s refining capacity. The newly licensed refineries include: These projects align with Nigeria’s goal of reducing dependence on imported petroleum products and enhancing local refining capabilities.

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NNPC Negotiates New Naira-for-Crude Deal with Dangote Refinery

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) Limited has confirmed ongoing negotiations for a renewed naira-for-crude agreement with Dangote Petroleum Refinery. This clarification comes amid concerns over a potential hike in petrol prices following reports that NNPC had halted its crude supply deal with Dangote and other local refineries. In a statement signed by Chief Corporate Communications Officer Olufemi Soneye, NNPC explained that the initial agreement was structured as a six-month contract set to expire in

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Chinese Firms Eye Nigeria’s Oil Sector Amid Strengthening Bilateral Ties

A total of 216 Chinese companies have expressed interest in investing in Nigeria, with 74 firms specifically targeting opportunities in the oil and gas sector, according to the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC). The Chairman of the House of Representatives Committee on Nigeria-China Relations, Jaafaru Yakubu, highlighted this development during a meeting with NUPRC Chief Executive Gbenga Komolafe. He noted that the surge in interest follows the recent signing of the Nigeria-China Relationship Agreement,

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