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Shell Reports Promising Oil Findings at Merlin-1X Well Offshore Namibia DRC Government Orders Relocation of Fuel Depots from Residential Areas in Kinshasa Middle East Tensions Push Global Energy Security Back to the Forefront, IMF Warns Petra Diamonds Restructures South African Operations as Nearly 1,800 Jobs Come Under Threat Italy Supreme Court Acquits Prosecutors in Eni-Shell OPL 245 Oil Block Case, Ending Long-Running Legal Battle Dangote Refinery Drives Sharp Decline in West African Fuel Imports Zambia and US Expand $491 Million Grant Programme to Support Lobito Corridor Infrastructure Ghana Weighs Transfer of Gold Fields’ Tarkwa Mine to Local Firms as Lease Expiry Nears Qatar-Backed Cascade Strengthens Rare Earth Ambitions with Board Appointment and Pensana Investment De Beers Sale Nears Completion as Anglo American Pushes Diamond Unit Toward Landmark Deal
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Shell Reports Promising Oil Findings at Merlin-1X Well Offshore Namibia

International News Oil Petroleum

DRC Government Orders Relocation of Fuel Depots from Residential Areas in Kinshasa

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Middle East Tensions Push Global Energy Security Back to the Forefront, IMF Warns

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International Corporate News Oil

Shell Reports Promising Oil Findings at Merlin-1X Well Offshore Namibia

Shell, QatarEnergy and NAMCOR Record Strong Oil Discovery at Merlin-1X Well in Namibia’s Orange Basin…
International News Oil Petroleum

DRC Government Orders Relocation of Fuel Depots from Residential Areas in Kinshasa

Kinshasa Fuel Depots to Be Moved to N'sele as DRC Strengthens Safety and Modernizes Hydrocarbon…
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Middle East Tensions Push Global Energy Security Back to the Forefront, IMF Warns

IMF Warns Strait of Hormuz Disruption Could Trigger Global Oil Supply Shock and Price Spikes…
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Petra Diamonds Restructures South African Operations as Nearly 1,800 Jobs Come Under Threat

Petra Diamonds Puts Finsch Mine Into Business Rescue, Retrenchments at Cullinan Could Threaten 1,800 Jobs…
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Italy Supreme Court Acquits Prosecutors in Eni-Shell OPL 245 Oil Block Case, Ending Long-Running Legal Battle

Italy’s Top Court Clears Prosecutors in OPL 245 Case, Marking New Twist in Nigeria’s Biggest…
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Dangote Refinery Drives Sharp Decline in West African Fuel Imports

Dangote Refinery Reshapes West Africa’s Fuel Market as Imports Plunge and Trade Routes Shift The…
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Nigeria and Equatorial Guinea Forge New Gas Pipeline Agreement

On August 14, 2024, in Malabo, Nigeria’s President Bola Tinubu and Equatorial Guinea’s President Teodoro Mbasogo signed a significant agreement on the Gulf of Guinea Pipeline Project, enhancing their collaborative efforts for mutual development. This agreement is a key element of South-South cooperation, aimed at leveraging the rich gas reserves in the Gulf of Guinea, estimated at approximately 300 trillion cubic feet (tcf). Currently, six countries in the region—Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire, Angola, Gabon, the Republic

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International Energy

Infinity Power Signs PPA for 200 MW Wind Project in Egypt

Infinity Power, a joint venture between the Netherlands-based Infinity Group and the UAE’s Masdar, has announced a new milestone with the signing of a Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC). The agreement covers a 200 MW onshore wind project located in Ras Ghareb, in the Gulf of Suez region. While specific timelines for construction and financial closure were not disclosed, Infinity Power projects that the wind farm will generate 810,000

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International Renewable Energy

South Africa’s Grootspruit Solar Farm Construction Begins

Construction of the Grootspruit solar farm has officially begun in South Africa. This project, a collaboration between Engie and South African independent power producer Pele Green Energy, is located in the Free State province. Stuart Kent, Managing Director of Aurex Constructors, highlighted during the launch that the project aims to tackle South Africa’s energy challenges and support the country’s transition to a cleaner energy future. The solar farm, situated in the Lejweleputswa district, will feature

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International Diamonds

Botswana Seeks Larger Stake in HB Antwerp Without Additional Investment

Botswana is negotiating to increase its stake in Belgian diamond manufacturer HB Antwerp from 24% to 49.9% without additional cost, according to Minister of Minerals and Energy Lefoko Moagi. The government initially allocated BWP 890 million ($65 million) for a 24% share in March 2023 but is now aiming for a larger ownership under the same financial terms. Moagi explained that the decision to renegotiate stems from market changes since the initial announcement. The updated

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Oil Economy International

TotalEnergies Invests $600 Million to Boost Republic of Congo’s Oil Production and Sector Growth

In May, TotalEnergies announced a $600 million investment in the Republic of Congo (ROC) aimed at enhancing exploration and production in the Moho Nord field. This investment will increase production by 40,000 barrels per day (bpd) from its current rate of 140,000 bpd, moving the ROC closer to its goal of reaching 500,000 bpd. TotalEnergies also holds the ROC’s Marine XX permit and has recently deployed two drilling rigs to facilitate new discoveries. This commitment

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Local Corporate News News Oil

Chevron Secures New Offshore Blocks in Angola

Chevron, a major player in Angola’s oil sector with a 26% market share, has recently made significant strides to further solidify its presence in the country. In mid-June, the U.S.-based giant signed contracts for two license areas off the coast of Angola—Blocks 49 and 50, located in the ultra-deepwater section of the Lower Congo Basin. A few years ago, this deal would not have been possible. The National Oil, Gas, and Biofuels Agency (ANPG), the

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International News

Mozambique’s Sixth Hydrocarbon Licensing Contracts Near Final Approval

Nearly all contracts from Mozambique’s Sixth International Hydrocarbon Licensing Round have been approved by the government and are now pending final clearance from the Administrative Tribunal. Nazário Bangalane, Chairman of the National Petroleum Institute (INP), the regulatory authority for Mozambique’s hydrocarbon sector, expressed confidence that the Administrative Tribunal’s approval would be granted soon. Mozambican law requires that all contracts with public entities undergo a legality review by the tribunal. Bangalane, speaking during a visit to

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Local Governance News

SADC Summit 2024: President Lourenço Reviews Progress as Angola Passes Chair to Zimbabwe

On August 17, 2024, President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço of Angola, the outgoing Chairperson of the Southern African Development Community (SADC), delivered a significant address at the 44th SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government in Harare, Zimbabwe. President Lourenço underscored the notable progress in industrialization, regional integration, and peacekeeping efforts, while also addressing the challenges that lie ahead. The summit brought together the region’s top leaders to reflect on achievements, tackle current issues,

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Renewable Energy Local News

EXIM Bank Backs $1.6 Billion Solar Mini-Grid Project in Angola

The Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) is providing a $1.6 billion direct loan to support the development of 65 solar mini-grids in Angola. The loan will benefit ING Capital, Sun Africa, and Omatapalo, which are involved in capital markets, clean energy, and construction, respectively. These solar mini-grids, equipped with energy storage facilities, will be deployed across four provinces in southern Angola. The project aims to provide off-grid solutions, improving access to electricity and

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Local News Transport and Logistics

INFOTUR Leverages Lobito Corridor to Boost National Tourism

The Institute for Tourism Promotion (INFOTUR) plans to capitalize on the Lobito Corridor to enhance national tourism, announced the General Director, Lukeni Araújo, in Luanda. During the operation of the Rovos Rail luxury train this month, which travels between Lobito, Angola, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after originating in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania, a total of 124 tourists were transported—60 entering Angola and 64 leaving. Araújo emphasized that INFOTUR’s primary mission is to

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