Egypt plans to drill 110 exploratory gas and oil wells, investing $1.2 billion during the 2024–2025 fiscal year, according to Minister Karim Badawi. In a meeting with a parliamentary committee reviewing the new government’s program, Badawi stated that by 2030, Egypt aims to have drilled a total of 586 exploratory wells for gas and oil, with a cumulative investment of $7.2 billion. Regarding exploration activities, the minister explained that there are currently 145 active commitment
The National Oil Corporation (NOC) has successfully started operating a new pipeline from the North Hamada oil field to the Mellitah oil port. In a statement on Thursday, the NOC detailed that oil production from the North Hamada field has begun flowing to the Mellitah port via the 250-kilometer (El Feel-Mellitah) pipeline. The corporation reported that crude oil pumping has been consistent and secure, starting from the main storage tanks and reaching the receiving point
In the first quarter of 2025, Angola’s National Oil, Gas, and Biofuels Agency (ANPG) plans to launch a limited tender offering 10 blocks in the Kwanza and Benguela basins, including five marginal fields—a first for the country. To attract investment in these block opportunities, the ANPG is inviting companies to participate in the upcoming licensing round. Negotiations are already open, and companies are encouraged to contact the ANPG ahead of the official licensing launch. As
The Chief Executive Officer of Dangote Refinery, Aliko Dangote, has announced that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) Limited no longer holds a 20% stake in the refinery. During a press briefing at the refinery on Sunday, Dangote stated that NNPC’s ownership had been reduced to 7.2% due to their failure to pay the balance of their share, which was due last month in June, as reported by Nairametrics. In 2021, NNPC planned to raise
During a meeting with Egyptian Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources Karim Badawi, Eni’s COO Guido Brusco announced the Italian energy firm’s plans to drill new wells in its Egyptian concessions to increase production. Minister Badawi emphasized the petroleum sector’s enthusiasm for further joint achievements with Eni, particularly in enhancing production and developing oil and gas resources. The meeting also delved into potential cooperation on emissions reduction projects in the natural gas industry, following the
Nigeria’s daily oil production for June saw a modest increase, rising by 25,000 barrels per day compared to the previous month. This uptick is a positive development amid a year marked by consistently declining oil production. According to the Nigeria National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), the country’s oil production has been in a state of emergency. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) reported in its Monthly Oil Market Report for June that Nigeria’s
Oil suppliers are increasingly suspending business with the Nigerian government due to escalating debts, which have reached as high as $6 billion. Sources indicate that the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) owes oil suppliers payments dating back to January, with debts originally reported at $4 billion now doubling. A report by Reuters highlighted the significant debt the Nigerian government owes to oil suppliers, exacerbated by the NNPC’s struggle to manage the disparity between fixed domestic
Kenya has increased the bond fee for fuel consignments destined for Uganda from $15 million to $45 million at the VTTI facility in Mombasa. This higher bond fee is expected to impact Uganda’s direct fuel import scheme, potentially making fuel more expensive for Ugandan consumers. Both Kenya and Uganda already have the highest fuel prices in East Africa, with Uganda relying on direct importation to mitigate costs. Currently, a litre of diesel costs $1.37 in
As Uganda edges closer to becoming an oil-producing nation, activities related to the oil sector have intensified, including the taxation of oil and associated goods. According to a recent report by Accountant General Lawrence Semakula, these levies have significantly contributed to the country’s overall revenue. The Ugandan newspaper, The Monitor, reported that Uganda generated an additional Shs44 billion from oil tax revenues during the financial year ending June 30, 2023. The Petroleum Fund Report for
Oando Energy Resources has urged Nigeria to actively extract its abundant crude oil reserves to drive socio-economic development and industrialization, despite global pressures for an energy transition. In addition, the company emphasized the importance of utilizing Nigeria’s vast proven and unproven natural gas reserves, which amount to hundreds of trillion cubic feet (tcf), to support sustainable development. Dr. Ainojie Irune, the Executive Director of Oando Plc and Chief Operating Officer of Oando Energy Resources, made
