NNPC Launches First Export of Low-Sulfur Fuel Oil

The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has successfully sold its inaugural shipment of Port Harcourt low-sulfur straight-run fuel oil (LSSR) to Dubai-based Gulf Transport & Trading Limited (GTT). This marks the beginning of operations at the Port Harcourt Refinery and the export of petroleum products. The Wonder Star MR1 vessel is set to load 15,000 metric tons of LSSR, equivalent to approximately 13.6 million liters. Although the current export volume from NNPC is modest,

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Mitsui and TotalEnergies Near Restart of $20 Billion Mozambique LNG Project

Mitsui & Co., in partnership with TotalEnergies and the Mozambique government, is finalizing plans to restart construction of the $20 billion Mozambique liquefied natural gas (LNG) project, according to Mitsui CEO Kenichi Hori. The project, led by TotalEnergies, has faced delays due to security concerns stemming from violent unrest in the region. However, Hori expressed optimism about recent improvements in the area’s security and assured investors that all parties are addressing remaining challenges. “We are

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88 Energy Targets 2025 Completion for Resource Estimate in Namibia’s Owambo Basin

88 Energy is on track to finalize a prospective resource estimate for PEL 93, located in Namibia’s onshore Owambo Basin, by the first half of 2025. The update follows an internal review of Monitor Exploration Limited’s initial interpretation of 2D seismic data, which identified 10 significant independent structural closures. PEL 93 spans a vast 18,500 km² and includes central licence blocks 1717 and 1817. The company plans to drill its first well in the basin

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Noble Venturer Drillship Set to Begin High-Impact Exploration in Namibia

The Noble Venturer drillship is scheduled to arrive in Walvis Bay next week to commence drilling operations for Rhino Resources on Block PEL-85. The campaign will target two key prospects, Volans-1 and Sagittarius-1, and is expected to last at least 100 days. This state-of-the-art seventh-generation Samsung 96-K drillship, built in 2014, is equipped to operate in water depths of up to 12,000 feet and drill as deep as 40,000 feet. With a crew capacity of

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Solarise Africa and Rubis Energy Kenya Launch Renewable Energy JV to Power East Africa

Renewable energy firm Solarise Africa has partnered with Rubis Energy Kenya to launch a joint venture (JV) named Rubisol, aimed at delivering renewable energy solutions to commercial and industrial businesses in East Africa. The Rubisol JV seeks to address the region’s growing demand for decentralized power systems as businesses increasingly turn away from unreliable national grid supplies. By providing locally produced, reliable, and affordable energy, the partnership aims to support economic growth and energy sustainability

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Libya’s Oil Production Hits 11-Year High at 1.4 Million Barrels Per Day

Libya’s oil production soared to 1.4 million barrels per day (bpd) in November 2024, its highest level since 2013. This milestone underscores Libya’s growing contribution to the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries’ (OPEC) overall output growth. For the second consecutive month, Libya has been a key driver behind OPEC’s production increase. OPEC’s total crude oil output surpassed 27 million bpd in November, reflecting a 120,000 bpd rise compared to October, with Libya responsible for

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Botswana to Launch Diamond Export Certification Node by 2025

Botswana has partnered with the G7 diamond technical team to establish an export certification node by 2025, aiming to enhance traceability and transparency in its diamond trade with G7 markets. “Botswana is committed to pioneering traceability and responsible mining practices, ensuring that our diamonds not only shine in beauty but also embody integrity and ethical stewardship,” said Duma Boko, President of Botswana. The certification platform builds on a framework developed by Botswana and Belgium in

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Libya to Tender 22 Oil and Gas Exploration Blocks to International Investors

The National Oil Corporation (NOC) of Libya has announced plans to launch a public tender offering 22 onshore and offshore exploration blocks to international oil companies. The announcement was made during a meeting chaired by Libya’s Prime Minister, Abdul Hamid Dbeibah, on December 7. The tender aims to attract foreign investment to bolster Libya’s hydrocarbon sector. NOC Chairman Farhat Bengdara emphasized the introduction of a new standard agreement and an updated procedural manual. These documents,

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Biden Announces $600 Million in New Financing for African Railway Infrastructure

President Joe Biden is concluding his trip to Angola with a significant announcement of $600 million in new financing for a multi-country railway, a move aimed at boosting U.S. investment in critical minerals infrastructure across Africa and countering China’s growing influence on the continent. This latest announcement builds on the $553 million pledged earlier this year by the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) for the Lobito Trans-Africa Corridor, which will connect the Central African

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Lucara Diamond Corp. Issues Strong 2025 Revenue and Production Forecast

Lucara Diamond Corp. has issued a positive full-year revenue and production forecast as it plans to focus on mining the higher-value portions of the Karowe deposit in Botswana. The company projects revenue for 2025 to range between $195 million and $225 million, a significant increase compared to its revised guidance of $160 million to $180 million for 2024. The expected production for next year is between 360,000 and 400,000 carats, with sales volume estimated at

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