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Mauritania’s Hydrocarbons Company Updates Gas and Renewable Projects

Mauritania possesses natural resources of world-class quantity and quality, including gas, solar and wind renewables, and minerals. These three pillars form an integrated and synergetic strategy adopted by the government to establish the country as an energy and steel hub for the local, regional, African, and international markets. Within this context, SMH is actively involved in various projects, both in the exploration and development stages. In terms of exploration, we are collaborating with partners Shell

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Economy Energy Gas

Boosting Africa’s Energy Transition – Initiatives, Funding, and Investment

Countries across Africa are taking significant steps to address the energy crisis and increase access to electricity, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where 43% of the population still lacks access to electricity. The continent is embracing the potential of renewable energy sources and seeking to leverage its vast reserves of critical minerals necessary for the global energy transition. To facilitate this transition, African nations are implementing policies that consider the energy crisis, climate change, and the

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Economy Energy

Africa Energy Conference held in Africa for the First Time

The Africa Energy Forum (AEF) has made history by holding its conference in Africa for the first time. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the forum took place at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya. The event, organized by EnergyNet and officially endorsed by Kenya’s President H.E. Dr. William Ruto, commenced on June 20th and will run until June 23rd, 2023. The aef has established itself as the leading gathering of decision-makers in African

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Economy Energy Petroleum

Disabled 50 fuel stations in Uíge

Over 50 fuel stations located in border areas were disabled during the first quarter of this year due to smuggling, low profitability for concessionaires, and location. This statement was made by Bruno Dito, a technician from the Department of Commercial Relations, Tariffs, and Prices of the Regulatory Institute for Petroleum Derivatives (IRDP). There are a total of 51 operational fuel stations, with only 37 currently in operation. Dito provided this information during the presentation of

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Energy Gas

African Energy Chamber and Gazprom Co-Host International Gas Roundtable to Address Economic Development and Global Role of Gas

African Energy Chamber and Gazprom to Host International Gas Roundtable to Discuss Economic Development and the Role of Gas on a Global Scale The African Energy Chamber (AEC) and Russia’s Gazprom are teaming up to organize the prestigious International Gas Roundtable, an exclusive event that focuses on the crucial role of gas in driving economic development. Scheduled to take place on June 22, 2023, at the esteemed Leonardo Hotel in Johannesburg, the roundtable aims to

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Economy Energy Gas Oil

Key Governance Policies to Foster Growth in the MSGBC Region

With promising projects coming online this year, such as the Sangomar oil project in Senegal and the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim development located on the Senegal-Mauritania maritime border, it has become critical for MSGBC countries to establish effective governance policies to maximize the benefits of new energy supplies introduced to the market. Implementation of Special Economic Zones Special Economic Zones (SEZ) or free zones could be established between MSGBC governments and private sector operators to attract

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Economy Energy Renewable Energy

Dubai Inaugurates World’s Largest Solar Park

Dubai has recently inaugurated the fifth phase of the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Solar Park, which is now the largest single-site solar park in the world. With a planned capacity of 5,000 megawatts (MW) by 2030, the solar park currently has a capacity of 900 MW. This phase of the project aims to provide clean energy to around 270,000 residences in Dubai and is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 1.18 million tonnes annually.

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Diamonds Economy Energy Mining

DRC’s Industrial Diamond Exploitation Generates Over $62.3 Million in 2022

In 2022, the industrial exploitation of diamonds in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) generated revenues of approximately 62.3 million US dollars, according to the annual report (2022) of the Technical Unit of Coordination and Mining Planning (CTCPM). This represents an increase of over 10 million US dollars compared to the previous year, where the export of industrially mined diamonds by companies had generated revenues of around 52 million US dollars. One of the companies

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Energy Mining

DRC Mining Week advocates the transformation of political will into energy

The forum on energy investments held during the DRC Mining Week has put forward recommendations, including the need to transform the political will of governments into actual energy. Participants at the forum emphasized the importance of pragmatism alongside their aspirations. The event took place on June 14, 2023, in the Bukavu room of the Karavia hotel in Lubumbashi, with John Kanyoni from the FEC Chamber of Mines serving as the moderator. The forum’s central theme

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Economy Energy Gas Oil

Sonatrach, Algeria’s State Energy Company, Secures $800 Million Contract for Oil and Gas Projects

Algeria’s state-owned oil company, Sonatrach, has signed a contract worth $800 million with Indonesia’s Pertamina and Spain’s Repsol to undertake joint exploration and production of hydrocarbons. The contract stems from a memorandum of understanding signed by the three companies on September 28, 2022. The contract entails an ambitious work program, which includes several key projects. Among them are the construction of an LPG (liquefied petroleum gas) extraction unit, the drilling of twelve oil wells, and

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