BP Expands Raven Field Production in Egypt’s West Nile Delta

BP has successfully commenced production from the second phase of the Raven field’s development, connecting additional subsea infill wells to its onshore infrastructure as part of the West Nile Delta (WND) project. As the operator of the project, BP holds an 82.75% stake, while Harbour Energy owns 17.25%. The newly drilled wells are expected to produce 220 billion cubic feet of gas and 7 million barrels of condensate. The project was completed safely and ahead

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Rgreen Invest and Echosys Invest Close €100M African Green Energy Fund

French asset managers Rgreen Invest and Echosys Invest have successfully closed their Afrigreen Debt Impact Fund, securing €100 million ($104.8 million) in total commitments for green energy investments across Africa. Announced on Thursday, the fund has met its funding target, backed by major institutions, including the European Investment Bank (EIB), the International Finance Corporation (IFC), Dutch development bank FMO, France’s Proparco, Societe Generale, and BNP Paribas. Following its first close in early 2023, the fund

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Senegal Refines Locally Produced Oil for the First Time

Senegal has successfully refined its own crude oil for the first time, marking a major milestone in the country’s energy sector, the African Refinery Company (SAR) announced. Although SAR was founded in 1961, it had previously only processed imported crude oil. Now, the company has successfully refined Senegal’s first domestically produced crude from the Sangomar field. Following a successful refining process, SAR has transported the refined products—including heating oil and diesel—to designated storage facilities. Since

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Nigeria Reaches OPEC’s 1.5 Million Bpd Target for the First Time

Nigeria has met OPEC’s 1.5 million barrels per day (bpd) production target for the first time since the quota was established during the November 2023 ministerial meeting. According to the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN), OPEC’s monthly oil market report recorded a 54,000 bpd increase from December 2024, when Nigeria’s output stood at 1.485 million bpd. Despite falling short of its target for over a year, OPEC extended Nigeria’s production quota until 2026 in December

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De Beers and Botswana Finalize Diamond Sales Agreement Amid Tax Controversy

After more than five years of negotiations, De Beers and the Botswana government have concluded discussions on a new rough diamond sales agreement. However, the deal has yet to be signed. Botswana’s Minister of Minerals and Energy, Bogolo Kenewendo, expressed hope that this would happen later in February, a sentiment met with a nod from De Beers CEO Al Cook at a press briefing on February 3. The only remaining step is the formal issuance

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Petra Diamonds Appoints Interim CEOs Amid Financial Restructuring

Independent mining group Petra Diamonds has appointed Vivek Gadodia and Juan Kemp as interim CEOs following the immediate resignation of Richard Duffy by mutual agreement. Gadodia will oversee corporate matters, while Kemp will manage operational affairs. However, neither will be appointed as directors at this stage. Gadodia, who joined Petra in 2021, has held roles including Planning and Corporate Planning Executive and Chief Restructuring Officer. Previously, he spent 15 years at Sasol in engineering, project

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Mozambique Strengthens Commitment to Oil and Gas Expansion

Mozambique has reaffirmed its commitment to maximizing oil and gas exploration as a catalyst for industrialization and economic growth. Speaking at the Invest in African Energies: Mozambique Roundtable in Maputo, Florival Mucave, Chairman of the Mozambique Energy Chamber, underscored the country’s dedication to harnessing its energy resources for national development. “Our strategy as a developing nation is to ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’—maximizing exploration and production to drive industrialization and economic progress,” Mucave stated. He emphasized that

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Petrobras Expands African Presence and Eyes Angola for New Oil Exploration

Brazilian oil giant Petrobras is actively exploring new opportunities in Angola following its return to African oil exploration via São Tomé and Príncipe in 2023. The company confirmed to Lusa that it continuously evaluates strategic areas to replenish reserves and maximize profitability. Petrobras is particularly interested in oil basins along Africa’s Atlantic coast, including Angola, due to their geological similarities with Brazil’s Campos, Santos, and Pelotas basins. In February 2024, Petrobras acquired three exploratory blocks

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Angola’s Petroleum Derivatives Market Records $756 Million in Fuel Acquisitions in Q4 2024

Angola’s petroleum derivatives market acquired approximately 1,316,697 metric tons (MT) of fuel for commercialization in the fourth quarter of 2024. Of this total, 60% was diesel, 27% gasoline, 5.3% fuel oil, 5.2% Jet A1, 1% asphalt bitumen, and 0.8% illuminating kerosene. These figures were presented on Thursday by Luís Fernandes, Director-General of the Petroleum Derivatives Regulatory Institute (IRDP), during a review meeting on sector activities. He noted that liquid fuel acquisitions came from the Luanda

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Africell Expands Digital Services in Angola Through Lobito Corridor

Africell is leveraging the Lobito Corridor to expand its digital technology and internet services across Angola, aligning with the United Nations’ 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and the National Development Plan (NDP) 2023-2027. The announcement was made by Jorge Vazquez, CEO of Africell Angola, during the company’s 25th-anniversary celebration in Luanda. He highlighted Angola’s market potential and the strong relationship between the Angolan government and the United States as key factors in Africell’s success. The

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