Namibia aims to become one of Africa’s top five oil producers by 2035, with a goal of reaching a daily output of 500,000 barrels, surpassing Egypt, according to a government official. Ebson Uanguta, the interim managing director of the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia, announced at an industry event that the country could achieve this target with the deployment of four floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) units by 2035. He cited projections that Namibia
Nigerian regulators anticipate formal approval of Exxon Mobil Corp.’s $1.3 billion sale of its oil and gas assets to Seplat Energy Plc within the next four months. The transaction, involving Africa’s largest oil exporter, has been pending regulatory approval since 2022. The Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has now indicated that the approval process should be completed within the legally mandated 120-day window, according to Bloomberg. In May, Nigeria’s state oil company reached an agreement that
Libya’s oil production has sharply declined after authorities in the country’s east enforced a shutdown, escalating a crisis that the United Nations warns could lead to economic collapse. Operations at the El-Feel oil field in southwestern Libya have stopped, with local operators signaling plans to gradually halt production nationwide, according to sources cited by Bloomberg. The shutdown, announced by eastern authorities on Monday, is in response to the internationally recognized Western government’s decision to replace
A low cost of petrol in Africa provides much-needed relief to economies that may already be facing fiscal difficulties. Fuel costs have a major impact on several aspects of the African economy, hence the necessity of market control. Reduced energy prices benefit both consumers and companies, providing stability and economic empowerment. Expensive transportation costs can exacerbate poverty in many African nations by limiting access to needs such as food, medical care, and education. As a
Angola’s fuel sales volume in the second quarter reached 1.22 million metric tons, marking a 3% increase compared to the previous quarter, according to the Petroleum Derivatives Regulatory Institute (IRDP). The report, released yesterday, highlights that state-owned Sonangol continues to dominate the market with a 62.3% share, followed by Puma Energy (21.9%). The remaining 15.8% is divided among Sonangalp (7.2%), Total Energies Marketing Angola (6.6%), and Etu Energias (1.7%). The data shows a significant 38%
The Mozambican Government has approved a concession contract allowing Eni Mozambico and Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos (ENH) to explore and produce petroleum in the Angoche A6-C Offshore Area. This decision, announced by the Council of Ministers, grants exclusive rights to conduct petroleum operations and produce oil from deposits within the concession area, located offshore of Nampula and Zambézia provinces. The concession also includes non-exclusive rights to build and operate necessary infrastructure for production and transportation
President Bassirou Diomaye Faye witnessed the production of Senegal’s first barrels of oil on the Sangomar platform, marking a historic milestone for the country in the global and African oil industries. Addressing the press, President Faye commended the dedication and efforts of those who believed in the potential of Senegal’s sedimentary basin and worked towards its development. He expressed immense pride in the young Senegalese professionals showcasing their expertise on the platform. “I reiterate my
The Angolan government plans to privatize its National Oil Company (NOC) Sonangol by 2026, aiming to diversify its 30% stake and attract private investors. This initiative supports Sonangol’s ambition to expand operations across the oil and gas value chain and solidify its position as a competitive regional operator. The Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference, scheduled for October 2-3 in Luanda, will spotlight Sonangol’s transformation and its impact on driving oil and gas production in
The Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) has finalized a $12 billion agreement with the TCP-UIC Consortium, marking a pivotal move towards establishing Ghana as a prominent petroleum and petrochemical hub in Africa. Comprising Touchstone Capital Group Holdings Ltd., UIC Energy Ghana Ltd., China Wuhan Engineering Co. Ltd., and China Construction Third Engineering Bureau Co. Ltd., the consortium will initiate the first phase of the transformative Petroleum Hub Project. This significant development, announced today, signifies the
Energy prices in Nigeria have skyrocketed by 223% within one year of the current administration, according to a report from the National Bureau of Statistics published in the Punch newspaper. Since President Bola Tinubu took office, petrol prices have surged over 200%, as detailed in the May 2024 Premium Motor Spirit (Petrol) Price Watch report by the NBS. The sharp increase in petrol prices follows the president’s decision to eliminate fuel subsidies, previously considered financially
