Libya Targets 1.6 Million Barrels Per Day as Oil Sector Revival Gains Momentum

Libya Plans to Boost Crude Oil Production to 1.6 Million BPD by 2026 Amid Renewed Foreign Investment Libya is intensifying efforts to restore its crude oil production to 1.6 million barrels per day (bpd) by late 2026, according to the National Oil Corporation (NOC). Current output stands at approximately 1.38 million bpd, signaling steady progress toward the country’s pre-crisis production capacity. This target is part of a broader national initiative to revitalize Libya’s energy sector,

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East African Crude Oil Pipeline Advances, Promising Energy Growth for Uganda and Tanzania

TotalEnergies’ East African Crude Oil Pipeline Nears Completion, Strengthening Uganda’s Energy Infrastructure The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP), led by TotalEnergies, is moving steadily forward after years of planning and development. The project is expected to enhance energy access across East Africa and significantly boost Uganda’s infrastructure and export capacity. By investing in this large-scale midstream project, TotalEnergies deepens its presence in the region’s energy landscape and supports Uganda’s long-term goal of reducing reliance

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Port Harcourt Refinery Shutdown Exposes Deep Accountability Crisis in Nigeria’s Oil Sector

Nigeria Loses ₦366.2 Billion in Five Months as Port Harcourt Refinery Shuts Down Again Amid Accountability Concerns Nigeria’s Port Harcourt Refinery shutdown, which has cost the nation an estimated ₦366.2 billion in just five months, once again underscores the deep-rooted accountability crisis plaguing the country’s oil sector. Although the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) claims the closure was due to “maintenance and sustainability assessment,” insider sources suggest the refinery never truly resumed operations. According

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Libya’s National Oil Corporation Announces Major Oil Discovery in Sirte Basin

Libya Discovers New Oil Field in Sirte Basin as OMV Resumes Exploration After 13 Years Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) has announced a significant new oil discovery in the Sirte Basin, located in central Libya. According to a statement published on the NOC’s official website, the find was made by the Libyan branch of Austrian energy company OMV, marking its first exploration success in the region. Preliminary test results indicate that the exploratory well is

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NNPC Seeks Partners to Revive Nigeria’s Idle Refineries and Boost Fuel Production

Nigeria’s NNPC Moves to Restart Idle Refineries, Eyes Reduced Fuel Imports and Export Potential Nigeria’s state-owned oil company, NNPC Ltd, is engaging both technical and equity partners to restart three of its long-idle refineries, despite previous major investments that failed to restore operations, according to the company’s chief executive. With a combined processing capacity of 445,000 barrels per day, the refineries—when fully operational alongside the Dangote Refinery—could significantly reduce Nigeria’s reliance on imported fuel and

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Angola’s ANPG to Sign Exclusive Exploration Deal with Shell for Offshore Blocks

Shell Expands Presence in Angola with New Offshore Exploration Agreement Angola’s National Oil and Gas Agency (ANPG) has announced plans to sign an exclusive negotiation agreement with Shell for the exploration and development of Blocks 19, 34, 35, and several ultra-deepwater areas. The signing ceremony is scheduled to take place on November 3, marking a key milestone in Angola’s ongoing efforts to boost offshore oil exploration and attract global energy investors. According to ANPG, the

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ExxonMobil Signs Deal with Gabon to Explore Offshore Oil and Gas Reserves

ExxonMobil Expands African Presence with New Offshore Exploration Agreement in Gabon ExxonMobil has announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Government of Gabon to explore offshore oil and gas reserves along the country’s Central African coast. The non-binding agreement marks ExxonMobil’s renewed effort to expand its presence across Africa. The U.S. energy giant already operates in Nigeria, Angola, and Mozambique but exited Equatorial Guinea in 2022. According to an ExxonMobil spokesperson,

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Sonatrach Resumes Oil and Gas Exploration in Libya’s Ghadames Basin After Decade-Long Pause

Sonatrach Restarts Libya Drilling in Ghadames Basin, Targets New Oil and Gas Discovery Algeria’s state energy company Sonatrach has resumed oil and gas exploration activities in Libya’s Ghadames Basin, according to the National Oil Corporation (NOC). The renewed project is located in Block 95/96, near the Algerian-Libyan border and approximately 100 kilometers from the Wafa field. Sonatrach had suspended operations in May 2014 due to security concerns but now plans to drill to a target

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Rhino Resources Accelerates Namibia Oil Push with 2025 Appraisal Well and Flow Test Plans

Rhino Resources Targets First Oil in Namibia, Challenges TotalEnergies with 2025 Drilling Campaign Rhino Resources, an emerging African oil and gas company, is preparing to drill an appraisal well in Namibia next year and conduct a flow test on a recent discovery as it races alongside TotalEnergies to bring the country’s first offshore oil to market, CEO Travis Smithard said. The company plans to drill the appraisal well at Capricornus, where it previously encountered light

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President Lourenço Pushes Angola’s Oil Expansion as Experts Urge Faster Economic Diversification

João Lourenço Highlights Angola’s Oil Sector Progress; Experts Call for Acceleration Amid Global Energy Transition Luanda, Angola — In his State of the Nation Address marking the opening of the 2025–2026 parliamentary year, President João Lourenço outlined the progress achieved through ongoing reforms in Angola’s oil and gas sector, emphasizing the country’s commitment to energy development and economic diversification. The President highlighted the successful implementation of the 2019–2025 Oil Concession Allocation Strategy, which has already

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