Tanzania Strikes Major Natural Gas Discovery as Energy Ambitions Gain Momentum

Tanzania Discovers 223 Bcf of Natural Gas at Mnazi Bay, Strengthening Energy Security and LNG Ambitions Tanzania has announced the discovery of an estimated 223 billion cubic feet (bcf) of natural gas at the Mnazi Bay field in the Mtwara region, marking the country’s first significant gas discovery in more than a decade. The discovery was made at the Kasa-1X ST2 exploration well and is expected to bolster Tanzania’s energy security while supporting industrial growth

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Angola Approves New Mining Projects as Government Updates Concession Portfolio

Angola Extends Mining Rights, Revokes De Beers Prospecting Licence and Approves New Iron Ore Investment Contract Angola has introduced a series of measures aimed at strengthening the management of its mining sector, including the extension of existing mining rights, the revocation of a diamond prospecting licence and the approval of new mining concessions and investment contracts. The decisions form part of the government’s broader efforts to improve oversight of the country’s mineral resources and support

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TotalEnergies Completes $800 Million Divestment of Nigerian Oil Assets While Retaining Key Gas Interests

TotalEnergies Finalizes $800M Sale of 10% Stake in Nigerian Joint Venture, Maintains Strategic Gas Portfolio TotalEnergies has completed the sale of its 10% non-operated interest in the Renaissance Joint Venture (JV) in Nigeria to Vaaris in a transaction valued at $800 million, marking another significant step in the company’s portfolio optimization strategy. The deal highlights the growing shift among international energy companies toward concentrating investments on high-value and lower-emission energy assets. The divestment covers TotalEnergies’

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XRG Explores Strategic Entry into Libya Through Potential Stake in Eni’s Energy Assets

XRG in Early Talks to Acquire Stake in Eni’s Libya Oil and Gas Business as North Africa Expansion Accelerates Abu Dhabi-based energy investment company XRG is reportedly exploring the acquisition of a stake in Eni’s oil and gas operations in Libya, marking a potential strategic expansion into one of North Africa’s most significant hydrocarbon markets. The discussions, first reported by Reuters, remain in the early stages and there is no certainty that a transaction will

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Angola’s Mature Oil Fields Draw $10 Billion Investment as Reforms Revitalize Upstream Sector

Angola Attracts $10 Billion in Oil and Gas Investment Through Fiscal Reforms and Mature Field Development Angola is experiencing a resurgence in upstream oil and gas investment, with an estimated $10 billion being directed toward the development and optimization of mature oil fields. The renewed investor confidence comes as the country implements a series of fiscal reforms aimed at extending the productive life of aging assets, improving project economics, and maintaining its position as one

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Nigeria’s $300 Million DRE Fund Falls Far Short of Off-Grid Power Needs

Nigeria’s $300 Million Renewable Energy Fund Covers Just 2% of Off-Grid Electrification Requirement Nigeria’s ambitious efforts to expand electricity access through decentralized renewable energy (DRE) solutions have received a significant boost with the establishment of a US$300 million fund. However, industry experts warn that the financing package addresses only a small fraction of the investment required to bring power to millions of Nigerians who remain disconnected from the national grid. According to energy sector stakeholders,

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Zambia Lobito Railway Moves Closer to Construction as AFC Names Preferred EPC Contractors

AFC Selects Preferred Contractors for Zambia Lobito Railway, Paving the Way for Major Regional Trade and Mining Corridor Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has taken a significant step toward advancing the Zambia Lobito Railway Project by announcing the preferred Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contractors for the transformative cross-border rail development linking Zambia to Angola’s Atlantic coast. The announcement follows a competitive international tender process for the 830-kilometre greenfield railway project, which is expected to strengthen

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Ghana Advances $28 Billion Petroleum Hub Expansion with New Development Agreement

Ghana Signs $28 Billion Petroleum Hub Expansion Deal Featuring Refinery, Petrochemicals and Storage Infrastructure Ghana has taken another step toward establishing itself as a major petroleum processing and trading hub in West Africa after signing a memorandum of understanding (MoU) for a proposed US$28 billion expansion of its flagship Petroleum Hub project. The agreement was signed in Accra on 19 October by the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation and a consortium led by UAE-based Global Sphere,

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Namibia Urges Local Businesses to Position for Oil and Gas Opportunities

Namibia Calls on Local Companies to Build Capacity for Oil and Gas Supply Chain Contracts As Namibia moves closer to developing its offshore petroleum resources, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on local businesses to strengthen their capabilities and prepare for opportunities emerging across the oil and gas value chain. Speaking at the opening of the Swakopmund International Trade Expo (SWAiTEX) in Swakopmund, Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasised that Namibian companies must take proactive steps to build the technical,

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Namibia and Angola Fast-Track N$941 Million Power Interconnector and Baynes Hydropower Project

Namibia and Angola Prioritise N$941 Million Interconnector and Baynes Hydropower Project to Boost Regional Energy Security Namibia and Angola have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening regional energy infrastructure by prioritising the N$941 million Angola-Namibia Interconnector and the long-planned Baynes Hydropower Project, two strategic initiatives expected to enhance power security, economic cooperation, and cross-border development. The projects were highlighted during the inaugural session of the Angola-Namibia Bi-National Commission (BNC) in Luanda, co-chaired by Namibian President Netumbo

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