Namibia currently meets only 45% of the skill requirements for its oil and gas industry, according to research conducted by Deloitte and endorsed by the Ministry of Mines and Energy. Deloitte’s country leader, Melanie Harrison, highlighted that out of 218 job types in demand, 143 are present in Namibia. However, there is a significant gap between the qualifications available and the specialized skills needed for the sector’s growth. “We mapped these job types to qualifications
Uganda has successfully drilled 74 oil wells in its western and northern regions, setting the stage for commercial production to begin next year. During a press conference in Kampala, Ruth Nankabirwa, Uganda’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, announced that the wells were drilled in the Tilenga and Kingfisher production areas. This development follows the 2022 final investment decision by joint venture partners TotalEnergies E&P Uganda, China National Offshore Oil Company (CNOOC) Uganda Limited, and
Oxford Economics consultancy has noted that Standard & Poor’s (S&P) decision to maintain Angola’s credit rating at B- is a reflection of the Angolan government’s efforts to stabilize oil production and manage public expenditure. Analysts from Oxford Economics, as reported by Lusa, view this rating as evidence of the government’s attempts to stabilize oil output, control public spending, and reduce reliance on Chinese loans secured by oil revenues. The analysts acknowledge that despite recent declines
Italian oil company Eni announced on Friday that it has produced five million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the ultra-deep waters of Area 4 in Mozambique’s Rovuma Basin. This milestone is a significant achievement for the project, highlighting the technical and operational success, as well as the dedication, commitment, and collaboration of the entire team and its partners. \ Area 4 includes major industry players such as ExxonMobil, China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC),
Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, has called on national companies in the mineral exploration sector to invest in the global energy transition, emphasizing the need to address the country’s current and future challenges. During his visit to Cuanza-Sul, the minister highlighted the importance of exploiting natural resources sustainably to benefit the population. Regarding the ongoing ban on quartz and gypsum exploration, Minister Azevedo clarified that the government has established a
Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo has launched the construction of a 300,000-barrel-per-day oil refinery, positioning Ghana to become a leading petroleum hub in the region. Despite this ambitious goal, the project has faced criticism regarding potential shortcomings. Since becoming an oil producer in 2010, Ghana, the world’s second-largest cocoa producer, has seen its crude oil output reach approximately 132,000 barrels per day (bpd) and its natural gas production around 325 million standard cubic feet per day.
The Dangote Refinery is set to disrupt the longstanding Europe-to-Africa fuel trade and reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported refined products. As the world’s largest single-train refinery, Dangote Refinery has begun test runs for producing Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, according to a Reuters report citing industry monitor IIR Energy. The 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery is anticipated to commence full operations and start petrol distribution by mid-September, following several missed deadlines. The $20 billion facility,
Landlocked Niger has resumed crude oil exports via Benin, following a previous disruption caused by a trade dispute. The dispute halted shipments through a newly constructed Chinese-funded pipeline. The conflict began when Niger refused to lift its ban on imports from Benin, leading Benin to block oil exports through the PetroChina-backed pipeline in May, as reported by Reuters. Niger subsequently halted oil flow through the pipeline in June. In response, the junta-led government of Niger
Brent crude oil began yesterday’s session on the London futures exchange with a slight increase, opening at $79.71 per barrel, up from $79.66 at the close of last Friday’s session. During the day’s trading, the price climbed to $80.45 per barrel. This upward trend suggests a positive week ahead, driven by strong global demand and ongoing geopolitical uncertainties that continue to influence oil prices. Although Brent is trading below the $100 mark predicted a few
In May, TotalEnergies announced a $600 million investment in the Republic of Congo (ROC) aimed at enhancing exploration and production in the Moho Nord field. This investment will increase production by 40,000 barrels per day (bpd) from its current rate of 140,000 bpd, moving the ROC closer to its goal of reaching 500,000 bpd. TotalEnergies also holds the ROC’s Marine XX permit and has recently deployed two drilling rigs to facilitate new discoveries. This commitment
