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Mauritania’s Director General of Hydrocarbons, Petroleum, Energy and Mines Updates on Nouakchott Energy Hub and Infrastructure Project

Moustapha Bechir, the Director General of Hydrocarbons at the Ministry of Petroleum, Energy and Mines in Mauritania, recently participated in the Mauritanian ministerial panel at MSGBC Oil, Gas, & Power 2023. During the event, he shared insights into Mauritania’s energy hub in Nouakchott, plans for local content development, and infrastructure revamp strategies. Mauritania possesses several strategic assets that contribute to its energy sector. These include its favorable geographical location in proximity to Europe, a vast

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Energy Gas Renewable Energy

Tanzania’s $42 Billion Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project is nearing approval

Tanzania’s $42 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project is nearing approval, as negotiations with investors have been successfully concluded, according to a senior government minister. The project aims to tap into Tanzania’s vast offshore gas resources. The finalized agreements are currently awaiting review and approval, which is expected to take place next month. Energy Minister January Makamba stated that the agreements will be presented to the government’s cabinet for approval before being officially signed. The

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Energy Gas International Renewable Energy

UAE’s Dana Gas Plans $100 Million Investment to Drill New Wells in Egypt”

Dana Gas, a prominent UAE-based company, is preparing to commence drilling operations on 11 new wells in Egypt this year with an investment of approximately $100 million, according to a senior company official. Mohammed Mubaideen, the head of investor relations at Dana Gas, revealed that the investment is expected to contribute around 80 billion cubic feet of reserves and production. His statements were published in a report by Asharq Business. Currently, Dana Gas holds four

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Energy Gas Renewable Energy

Chariot and Total Eren’s Project Nour: A Gateway for Green Hydrogen in Mauritania

Adonis Pouroulis, CEO of Chariot, unpacked the reasons why Mauritania is an ideal location for green hydrogen production, the benefits of the partnership with Total Eren for the project, Chariot’s plans to contribute to the local community, and the challenges associated with scaling up production. What factors contribute to Mauritania being regarded as a favorable jurisdiction for the production of green hydrogen? Mauritania is one of the best jurisdictions to produce green hydrogen. The country

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Energy Renewable Energy

Sonangol Inaugurates 25 MW Caraculo Solar PV Plant in Angola

Sonangol, Angola’s National Oil Company, along with its partners, has inaugurated the first phase of the Caraculo Photovoltaic (PV) Plant, a 25 MW solar power plant located in Namibe Province. The inauguration ceremony, held on May 30, saw the presence of Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, H.E. Diamantino Azevedo, Minister of Energy and Waters, H.E. João Baptista Borges, Governor of Namibe, Archer Mangueira, and officials from Sonangol and Eni, an oil and

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Economy Energy Renewable Energy

Tanzania LNG Project’s Cost Increases to $42 Billion

Tanzania has revised the cost of its Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project upwards, estimating the total cost of the large-scale project to be $42 billion. Initially projected at $30 billion, Felchesmi Jossen Mramb, Permanent Secretary in Tanzania’s Ministry of Energy explained that, “The recent technical analysis shows that offshore drilling and piping will push the project to $42 billion,” making the development the largest energy project in Southern and Eastern Africa. Developed by energy majors Shell

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Energy International Renewable Energy

Zimbabwe: A Burgeoning Lithium Hub

Boasting the sixth-largest lithium reserves globally and representing one of Africa’s biggest producers of the commodity, Zimbabwe is poised to play a crucial role in advancing the global energy transition through the supply of lithium and related products. With untapped resources, a national agenda to develop the entire lithium value chain, and new investment flowing inwards due to growing global demand, the country is well on its way to becoming a global lithium hub. Untapped

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International News Renewable Energy

Masdar, Fertiglobe eye major green Hydrogen plant in Abu Dhabi

Emirati companies Fertiglobe and Masdar, along with French firm ENGIE, are in discussions to establish a major green hydrogen plant in Abu Dhabi The proposed plant would have a production capacity of 100 to 200 megawatts. The green hydrogen initiative is part of Fertiglobe’s ambitious agenda for the upcoming COP28 climate summit, scheduled to take place in the UAE later this year. According to Fertiglobe CEO Ahmed El-Hoshy, the company is currently assessing additional projects aimed at green hydrogen and blue

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Addressing Delays in the Name of Progress: The State of Play of African Oil and Gas

Historically, oil and gas projects have been known to experience delays ranging from 5% to 20% of the project duration due to project complexity, significant capital requirements, and the multi-faceted nature of developments. In 2023, oil and gas projects across Africa are experiencing even further delays, a trend detailed in the African Energy Chamber’s (AEC) recent market-focused report, The State of African Energy Q1, 2023 Outlook. The report paints a revealing picture of the challenges

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Economy Energy Gas Local Oil Petroleum Renewable Energy

Ministry Encourages Adoption of Plans to Prevent Oil Spills.

The Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum, and Gas encourages oil companies operating in the country to develop strategic measures to address oil spills. To achieve this goal, it is recommended that the regulations outlined in the National Contingency Plan for Oil Spills be adhered to in order to prevent harm to the environment. During a press statement at the conclusion of the ExxonMobil-sponsored Regional Exercise on Level Three Oil Spill Response, which was attended by

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