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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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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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Zambia Launches US$1.1 Billion Oil Refinery Project to Boost Energy Security

Zambia Launches US$1.1 Billion Crude Oil Refinery Project in Ndola to Boost Energy Security and Industrial Growth The Zambian Government has officially launched the construction of a US$1.1 billion crude oil refinery in Ndola, marking a significant milestone in efforts to strengthen the country’s energy security and accelerate industrial development. Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony, Minister of Energy Makozo Chikote said the project is being driven by the private sector through Fujian Xiang Xin Corporation

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Sonangol Assures Stable Fuel Supply to Angola Despite Middle East Conflict

Sonangol Guarantees Fuel Supply Stability in Angola as Middle East War Disrupts Global Oil Routes Luanda — Angola’s state-owned oil company, Sonangol, has assured the public of the continued supply of fuel to the national market despite escalating conflict in the Middle East that has disrupted key global oil and natural gas transport routes. The assurance was provided last week by Alfredo Alberto, Director of Supplies and Purchasing at Sonangol, who emphasized that fuel distribution

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Nigeria’s Petrol Imports Plunge as Dangote Refinery Dominates Local Supply

Nigeria Cuts Petrol Imports as Dangote Refinery Meets 92% of Fuel Demand Nigeria recorded a sharp decline in petrol imports in February as the Dangote Refinery significantly boosted domestic fuel supply, meeting approximately 92% of the country’s demand. According to an official factsheet on Nigeria’s midstream and downstream petroleum operations, total petrol supply dropped from 64.9 million litres per day in January to 39.6 million litres per day in February. The decline reflects reduced reliance

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Libya’s Arabian Gulf Oil Company Launches Production at Z-13 Well in Al-Bayda Field

Libya Starts Production at Z-13 Well in Al-Bayda Field as AGOCO Expands Oil Output Arabian Gulf Oil Company (AGOCO) has officially started production at the Z-13 well in the Al-Bayda Field in Libya, marking another step in the country’s efforts to increase oil output and strengthen its energy sector. The company confirmed that the well has been successfully connected to the Al-Door Production Station after maintenance teams completed the required mechanical linkage. The project included

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Shell Reaffirms Commitment to Reviving Angola’s Oil Production

Shell Pledges Support for Angola’s Oil Production Revival as Company Returns After 20 Years Shell has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Angola’s efforts to revive and expand oil production as the global energy company moves to re-establish its presence in the country after a 20-year absence. The commitment was highlighted by Alioune Sourang, CEO of Shell in Angola, following a meeting with Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo. According to a

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Nigeria to Launch Cawthorne Crude Exports as Output Recovers

Nigeria Introduces Cawthorne Light Sweet Crude to Boost Exports and Strengthen OPEC Position The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has announced plans to begin exporting a new light, sweet crude grade known as Cawthorne from March, signaling a gradual recovery in production from Africa’s largest oil exporter. The launch of the new grade comes as Nigeria works to restore output levels that have been constrained for years by pipeline vandalism, crude theft and security challenges in

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ZMA Adopts Dip Stick and Chart Method for Cross-Border Fuel Tankers

Zambia Metrology Agency Recognises Dip Stick and Chart Method for Petroleum Imports from Tanzania The Zambia Metrology Agency (ZMA) has announced the adoption of the dip stick and chart method as a recognised secondary reference measurement system for tanker trucks importing petroleum products into Zambia. In a statement issued on 24 February 2026, ZMA Executive Director Humphrey Nkobeni confirmed that dip sticks and calibration charts certified by the Weights and Measures Agency will now be

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Senegal Cancels Atlas Oranto Petroleum License Over Inactivity and Financial Defaults

Senegal Revokes Cayar Offshore Shallow License from Atlas Oranto Petroleum The Senegalese government has officially withdrawn the Cayar Offshore Shallow exploration license from Atlas Oranto Petroleum, citing the company’s failure to provide required bank guarantees and limited exploration activity since the block was awarded in 2008, despite multiple deadline extensions. The offshore license covers approximately 3,600 square kilometers north of the Dakar peninsula. Industry data indicate the area is oil-prone but remains largely unexplored, with

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