Angola’s Parliament Approves Block 14 Oil Concession Changes for Joint Exploration with DR Congo

Angola’s Parliament unanimously approved a request this Wednesday for authorization to modify the oil concession for Block 14, which includes areas of joint exploration between Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In his presentation, the Secretary of State for Oil and Gas, José Barroso, explained that the proposed changes involve detaching the Negaje and Menongue development areas from Block 14 for integration into the Block 14/23 concession. This adjustment will help redefine the

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Marketers Consider Shifting from Dangote Refinery as Imported Fuel Prices Decline

Oil marketers have announced that the landing cost of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, decreased to ₦922.65 per litre as of Friday, marking a ₦32.35 drop from the previous ₦955 per litre price at Dangote’s loading gantry. This figure reflects several components, including shipping fees, import duties, and exchange rate variations. “The lower cost of imported petrol often serves as an incentive to dealers, and you can’t fault marketers who choose to

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Ghana Achieves Record $5 Billion Trade Surplus in 2024 Driven by Gold Exports

Ghana recorded a historic $5 billion trade surplus in 2024, bolstered by a sharp increase in gold exports, according to the Bank of Ghana. The surplus marked a significant jump from the $2.7 billion recorded in 2023, underscoring the country’s financial progress. Gold exports soared by more than 50% to $11.6 billion, solidifying the country’s reputation as a major gold producer. This strong trade performance is expected to provide much-needed stability to Ghana’s economy, which

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Algeria Partners with Chevron to Explore Offshore Oil Potential

Algeria has signed a two-year agreement with U.S. energy giant Chevron to evaluate offshore oil reserves in the Mediterranean, according to the country’s energy ministry. The agreement, established between Algeria’s national hydrocarbon agency, Alnaft, and Chevron North Africa, focuses on conducting detailed studies to assess offshore oil resources, identifying opportunities for exploration and development. This initiative is part of Algeria’s strategy to advance its hydrocarbon sector, attract high-quality investments, and enhance technical expertise in offshore

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Egypt to Host Africa’s Largest Wind Energy Project with €1 Billion Investment

French infrastructure fund Meridiam has joined forces with the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD), Hassan Allam Utilities (HAU), and Saudi-based ACWA Power to develop a €1 billion wind energy project in Egypt, poised to become Africa’s largest. Spanning two sites in the Gulf of Suez desert, the wind farm is expected to generate 1,100 MW of power upon completion in 2027. This aligns with Egypt’s renewable energy target to increase renewables to 42%

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Africa to Launch 41 Green Hydrogen Projects by 2030 Amid Challenges

Africa is set to begin constructing 41 green hydrogen projects by 2030, according to the Energy Industries Council (EIC), a global energy trade body. Despite the sector’s potential, it faces significant challenges, including securing buyers, developing regulatory frameworks, and building essential infrastructure. North African nations like Egypt, Algeria, and Morocco, with year-round sunshine, are well-positioned for investments in green hydrogen production and export facilities, as highlighted in the Africa OPEX report 2025. However, the report

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TotalEnergies’ $20 Billion Mozambique LNG Project Faces Delays Over Security and Financing

TotalEnergies has confirmed that its $20 billion Mozambique LNG project will miss the 2029 production target due to unresolved force majeure and ongoing security concerns in the region. Initially, the company planned to lift force majeure and restart construction by late 2024, which would have facilitated production by 2029. However, delays in financing and security stabilization have extended the timeline. A $4.7 billion loan from the US Export-Import Bank (Exim) remains unapproved since construction halted

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De Beers Names Botswana’s Olympic Champion Letsile Tebogo as Global Ambassador

De Beers has announced Botswana-born Olympic gold medalist Letsile Tebogo as its new global ambassador, further strengthening the company’s ties to the nation where it has played a pivotal role in economic development. Tebogo made history at the 2024 Olympics by clinching gold in the 200-meter race and was later named World Athletics Male Athlete of the Year. This partnership between De Beers and Tebogo underscores Botswana’s remarkable transformation into a leading diamond-producing country, a

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Lucapa Diamond Company Unveils Promising Results from Geophysical Survey at Merlin Project

Lucapa Diamond Company (ASX: LOM) has achieved significant results from the first geophysical survey conducted in 25 years at its Merlin diamond project in the Northern Territory, utilising advanced exploration technology. A preliminary review of the electromagnetic (EM) survey data revealed two large, highly conductive base metal targets, prompting the company to plan follow-up ground-based geophysics to further define these targets. A second phase of survey data processing is in progress, aimed at identifying new

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Absa Bank Backs $160 Million Loan for Pensana’s Angola Rare Earths Project

Pan-African lender Absa Bank, through its Corporate and Investment Banking division, has conditionally approved a credit term sheet for a 50% participation in a $160-million syndicated loan facility for London-listed Pensana’s Longonjo rare earths project in Angola. The approval is subject to the conclusion of definitive loan documentation, fulfilment of specified conditions, and obtaining political and commercial risk insurance from a reputable insurer for Absa’s exposure under the facility. The loan will provide senior funding

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