Kenya to Launch Commercial Oil Production in Turkana as East Africa Expands Energy Ambitions Kenya is set to officially join Africa’s oil-producing nations, with commercial oil production expected to begin before the end of the year from the South Lokichar oil fields in Turkana County. Energy Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi told lawmakers that initial production will start at approximately 20,000 barrels per day before gradually increasing to around 50,000 barrels per day as operations expand.
Angola’s New Cabinda Refinery Starts Fuel Production, Reducing Dependence on Imports Angola’s newly commissioned Cabinda oil refinery, the first refinery built in the country since independence from Portugal 50 years ago, has officially begun supplying refined fuel products to both domestic and international markets. The development comes at a time of heightened global fuel supply concerns linked to ongoing geopolitical tensions involving Iran and the broader Middle East region. Before the launch of the Cabinda
ADES Wins $92.7 Million Nigeria Offshore Drilling Deal with Seplat, Strengthens West Africa Presence ADES International Holding has secured a $92.7 million offshore drilling contract in Nigeria with Seplat Energy Producing Nigeria Unlimited, marking a further expansion of its footprint in West Africa’s oil and gas sector. The agreement covers the operation of the Shelf Drilling Victory rig for an initial two-year period, with options for extension. The contract, originally valued at 347.6 million Saudi
Indonesia’s Pertamina Eyes Angola Oil and Gas Investment as Domestic Reserves Near Decline A senior delegation from Indonesia’s state-owned oil company, PT Pertamina, has met with Angola’s National Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANPG) in Luanda to explore potential upstream oil and gas investment opportunities in the country. The discussions focused on possible entry into Angola’s exploration and production sector, as Pertamina seeks to secure new international reserves amid long-term concerns over declining domestic output.
Botswana in Talks to Join Angola’s $6.2B Lobito Refinery Project to Boost African Fuel Production Capacity Botswana is exploring a potential partnership with Angola to participate in the Lobito Refinery project in Benguela Province, signaling growing regional interest in one of Southern Africa’s largest energy infrastructure developments. Botswana’s Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy, Bogolo Kenewendo, said the refinery is not only important for Angola but also for the wider region and the African continent.
Sintana Energy Boosts Namibia Offshore Portfolio as Mopane Resources Hit 1.38bn BOE and TotalEnergies Expands Role Sintana Energy Inc. says its Namibian offshore portfolio has entered a pivotal phase, driven by significant resource growth at the Mopane discoveries, TotalEnergies’ entry into Petroleum Exploration Licence (PEL) 83, and new efforts to expand into additional acreage. In a shareholder update, the company described 2025 as a defining year that reinforced Namibia’s status as a leading frontier oil
UAE OPEC Exit Sparks Supply Uncertainty as Global Oil Market Faces Demand Weakness and Rising Output Global oil markets are facing renewed uncertainty following the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries exit announcement by the United Arab Emirates, a move that comes at a time of fragile supply conditions and weakening demand growth. Abu Dhabi confirmed on April 28, 2026, that it will leave OPEC effective May 1, citing the need for greater flexibility to
Dangote to Lead Tanzania Refinery Project as East Africa Pushes to Cut Fuel Imports Aliko Dangote has pledged to support the development of a new oil refinery in Tanzania, as African leaders intensify efforts to reduce dependence on fuel imports from the Middle East amid ongoing geopolitical tensions. According to William Ruto, the proposed refinery will be built in the port city of Tanga and connected to Mombasa via a regional pipeline network. The facility
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
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
