Exploration Bonanza: Shell Finds More Oil and Gas Offshore Namibia

Shell announced on Wednesday that it has successfully completed drilling a fourth exploration well, Lesedi-1X, in Namibia, confirming the presence of hydrocarbons. In recent years, Shell and France’s TotalEnergies have made multiple oil and gas discoveries off the coast of Namibia, leading to a significant increase in exploration activity in the region. According to Shell’s statement, data obtained from the successful fourth drilling has confirmed the presence of hydrocarbons. However, further evaluation is required to

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From Big Oil to Big Hydrogen: Inside UAE’s New Energy Strategy

The UAE has set ambitious targets to become a major producer of hydrogen as part of its revised energy strategy. An official from the country’s energy ministry announced that the UAE aims to produce 1.4 million tonnes of hydrogen annually by 2031, with expectations to increase that figure to 15 million tonnes by 2050. As one of the world’s leading oil exporters, the UAE is now shifting its focus to hydrogen production to align with

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De Beers-Botswana Partnership Achieves Significant Milestone, Bolstering National Revenue

The recent agreement signed between the government and De Beers, the renowned diamond mining company, has been widely regarded as a significant milestone for the country. This deal promises to bring additional revenue, technological advancements, and employment opportunities, offering numerous benefits to the nation. During a press conference held in Gaborone, Minister of Minerals and Energy, Mr Lefoko Moagi, highlighted the key aspects of the new Sales Agreement. According to the agreement, the Okavango Diamond

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Lucapa Diamond Company’s Stephen Wetherall steps down

Lucapa Diamond Company has announced that its MD and CEO, Stephen Wetherall, will step down at the end of this month. The board has resolved that Nick Selby, appointed as Executive Director Operations in September 2017, will be appointed as Interim CEO on Wetherall’s exit, and continue in the role while an executive search for a new CEO and MD is undertaken. Selby’s material terms of employment will be unchanged from those disclosed in the

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TotalEnergies will begin executing $27 billion Iraqi projects within a month

French energy giant TotalEnergies will start work on a $27-billion oil and gas contract with Iraq within one month citing a top official. Iraq, which controls the world’s fifth largest proven oil reserves, signed the massive deal with the French firm to develop its oil, gas and renewable energy sector on Monday. It is the largest foreign investment in the history of the war-torn Arab nation. Under the agreement, the four projects specified by the contract will have to

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CV&A Joins Angola Oil and Gas 2023 as Strategic Partner

Energy Capital and Power (ECP), the leading investment platform for the African energy sector, is proud to announce its strategic partnership with CV&A Consultores em Comunicação (CV&A) for the highly anticipated Angola Oil and Gas (AOG) conference and exhibition – taking place in Luanda this year from September 13-14.  Under the theme, ‘Angola Oil & Gas: Energy Security, Decarbonization and Sustainable Development’, AOG 2023, organized by ECP, brings together global industry leaders, government representatives, investors and key

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Cabinet commends Saudi Arabia and France’s cooperation in energy field

The Cabinet commended the joint statement issued by the Kingdom and France on cooperation in the field of energy and the keenness of the two countries to implement the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change and the Paris Agreement. JEDDAH — The Cabinet, chaired by Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques, King Salman on Tuesday at Al-Salam Palace in Jeddah, was briefed on the outcome of the official visit of Crown Prince and Prime Minister

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Algeria, TotalEnergies sign new contracts to boost gas output

The companies will increase output from two Sahara desert fields in southeastern Algeria, for export to France and elsewhere in Europe Algeria’s state oil company Sonatrach said Sunday it had signed contracts to boost gas production under an existing agreement worth about $740 million with French giant TotalEnergies. The companies will increase output from two Sahara desert fields in southeastern Algeria, for export to France and elsewhere in Europe, the company said in a statement.

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Gold near 3-week high on dollar dip, eyes on US inflation data

Gold prices reached a nearly three-week high on Tuesday 11th of July 2023, supported by a weaker dollar, as investors awaited U.S. inflation data that could impact the Federal Reserve’s decision on interest rate hikes. At 1223 GMT, spot gold was up 0.4% at $1,932.69 per ounce, marking its third consecutive session of gains. U.S. gold futures also rose 0.4% to $1,938.20. UBS analyst Giovanni Staunovo commented on the reaction to the U.S. inflation data,

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Uganda Invites Investors to Finance Oil Refinery

The government of Uganda, through the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development, has announced that it is seeking investment partners to advance the development of a 60,000 barrel-per-day oil refinery. In a press statement, the ministry stated that it has reached several milestones regarding the implementation of the refinery and now seeks financing to progress further. Specifically, the Ministry is turning to public sector capital providers to accelerate the implementation of the downstream project. “The key achievements

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