Dangote Plans $17 Billion Kenya Refinery to Boost East Africa’s Fuel Security Dangote Industries is developing a financing strategy for a proposed $17 billion oil refinery in Kenya, a project that could become one of Africa’s largest refining investments and...

China’s Hengli Cuts Refinery Operations After Cancelling West African Crude Purchases China’s Hengli Petrochemical has cancelled crude oil purchases, including cargoes from West Africa, and reduced refinery operations as the company adjusts its procurement strategy amid changing market conditions. The...

Kosmos Energy Boosts Ghana Oil Production as New Jubilee Well Comes Online Kosmos Energy has increased production at Ghana’s offshore Jubilee oil field after bringing the J76 well online as part of its 2026 drilling campaign. The new well, the...

Uganda’s EACOP Pipeline Nears Completion as First Crude Oil Exports Targeted for 2026 Construction of the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) is entering its final phase, with Uganda and Tanzania preparing for the start of crude oil exports through...

Eni Starts Gas Production From Sabratha Compression Project to Boost Libya’s Offshore Output Eni, in partnership with Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) through the Mellitah Oil & Gas joint venture, has commenced hydrocarbon production from the Sabratha Compression Project, a...

DRC and Angola Central Banks Sign MoU to Boost Cross-Border Payments, Financial Integration and Trade The Central Bank of Congo (BCC) and the National Bank of Angola (BNA) have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen financial and monetary...

Afentra Accelerates Angola Growth Plans with Block 3/05 Drilling and Increased Offshore Stakes Aim-listed Afentra is accelerating its growth strategy in Angola, advancing drilling activities, expanding its offshore portfolio and progressing exploration across key assets following a strategic review that...

Lake Victoria Gold Moves Imwelo Gold Project Closer to Construction with EPCM Appointment Lake Victoria Gold has appointed City Engineering Company (CECL) as the primary engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) contractor for its Imwelo gold project in northwestern Tanzania....