Oil closes higher in reaction to US reserve data

Oil fluctuated near stability during yesterday morning but held onto gains after the report on reserves from the United States last week, released by the Department of Energy (DoE). Additionally, the weaker dollar contributed to the movement. US oil reserves rose by 118,000 barrels last week, crude oil for August closed 1.13% higher at $72.45 per barrel on the New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex), while Brent crude for August advanced 1.41% to $76.78 per barrel

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BW Offshore Secures Short-Term Lease Extension for FPSO Espoir Ivoirien to CNR

BW Offshore, an oil industry company, has secured a short-term lease extension for the FPSO Espoir Ivoirien to CNR (Canadian Natural Resources International). The extension agreement ensures the continued operation of the FPSO vessel off the coast of Ivory Coast until June 9, 2023. The FPSO Espoir Ivoirien, originally a Suezmax tanker converted in 2001, has a production capacity of 45,000 barrels of crude oil per day and a storage capacity of one million barrels.

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Five Reasons to Invest in Senegal’s Rising Economy

Senegal, a country in West Africa, is experiencing significant economic growth and offers compelling reasons for foreign investors to consider investing in its emerging market. Here are five key factors that make Senegal an attractive investment destination: Senegal’s rising economy, competitive business climate, skilled labor force, modern infrastructure, and comprehensive legal and fiscal frameworks make it an appealing choice for international investors seeking new opportunities. Attending events like the MSGBC Oil, Gas, & Power 2023

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World Bank Empowers Angolan MSMEs with $300M Initiative

The World Bank has recently launched the Accelerating Economic Diversification and Job Creation Project in Angola. This initiative aims to create opportunities for micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in strategic sectors of the economy. With a capital injection of $300 million, the project seeks to promote economic diversification and private sector investment, specifically focusing on the Lobito Corridor. The Lobito Corridor is a vital trade route that traverses Angola, connecting the mining regions of

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Kenya Exploits Angolan Cooperation to Strengthen Economic Growth

Kenya is keen on strengthening bilateral relations with Angola in various sectors, including energy, agriculture, and trade. During a visit to Angola in early June, Kenya’s Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and Minister of Foreign Affairs Alfred Nganga Mutua emphasized the importance of cooperation in driving domestic economic growth. They highlighted Kenya’s intention to leverage Angolan expertise to enhance investment, development, and intra-African trade. Discussions between Mudavadi and Angolan President Joāo Lourenço, as well as

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Gold Rises as Dollar Weakens, Investors Await Fed Signals

Gold prices rose on Thursday as the U.S. dollar eased slightly, providing some respite to the precious metal. However, investor caution surrounding the Federal Reserve’s interest rate strategy and other economic cues kept gold trading within a relatively tight range. Spot gold increased by 0.3% to reach $1,945.69 per ounce, recovering some of its losses from the previous session, while U.S. gold futures rose by 0.1% to $1,959.90. The dollar index, which had been at

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Egypt’s Minister of Electricity and Renewable Energy, To Speak At South Sudan Energy Summit

Dr. El-Markabi will deliver an international ministerial address during the summit’s opening ceremony on 15 June in Juba. Egypt has been a strategic partner for South Sudan, offering support and collaboration through various knowledge-sharing and project development initiatives. The participation of Hon. Minister Dr. El-Markabi at SSOP aims to strengthen the bilateral relationship between the two countries and promote cooperation in the oil, gas, and infrastructure sectors. The article also mentions that South Sudan’s partnerships

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Kenya Urged to Invest More in Oil Facilities to Tap $8 Billion Revenue

The Chairman of the state-owned National Oil Corporation of Kenya, Kiraitu Murungi, has called on the government to increase investments in oil production in order to access potential revenue estimated at 1.1 trillion shillings ($8 billion). Murungi, a former energy minister, believes that boosting investments in hydrocarbon production will help alleviate the nation’s debt crisis, as reported by the state-owned Kenya Broadcasting Corp. According to Murungi, Kenya has the potential to earn at least $8

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GE Gas Power Partners with Iraq to Significantly Increase Power Generation Capacity

GE Gas Power has announced a major boost to Iraq’s power generation capacity through a partnership with the Ministry of Electricity. In the first half of this year, the company successfully serviced and upgraded 1400 megawatts (MW) of gas turbine capacity across the country. The aim of this strategic move is to enhance power generation capabilities and improve the efficiency and performance of the units, particularly in preparation for the peak summer demand. The Khor

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ExxonMobil Announces Expansion of Upstream Investments in Egypt

ExxonMobil, the multinational oil and gas company, has announced its plans to expand its upstream investments in Egypt. Amr Abou Eita, Chairman and Managing Director of ExxonMobil Egypt, revealed that the company intends to increase its upstream exploration activities in the country. Simultaneously, ExxonMobil aims to grow its Mobil service stations network throughout Egypt. In addition to its focus on upstream operations, ExxonMobil also expressed interest in exploring opportunities related to low-carbon solutions. This indicates

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