Seplat Accelerates Production Growth with Idle Well Revival Program

Seplat Restores 49 Idle Wells, Targets 50 More as Offshore Output Surges After ExxonMobil Asset Deal Seplat Energy Plc has restored 49 previously idle wells to production following its US$1.28 billion acquisition of onshore and shallow-water assets from ExxonMobil, adding significant new capacity as part of a broader offshore turnaround strategy. The company confirmed in its latest audited financial results that the well restoration campaign was a key driver of offshore growth in 2025. Cost-Efficient

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Eni Raises Stake in Algeria’s Touat Gas Field to 42.9% After Engie Exit

Eni Expands Position in Algeria’s Touat Gas Field Following Engie Withdrawal Eni has increased its stake in Algeria’s onshore Touat natural gas project after Engie formally exited the development, according to a presidential decree issued by Algerian authorities. The decree approves amendments to the hydrocarbon contract covering the Touat perimeter, which comprises blocks 352A and 353 in the Adrar region of southwestern Algeria. Under the revised ownership structure, Eni acquires 8% of Engie’s former interest,

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Nigeria Restructures OPL 245, Clearing Path for Shell and Eni Development

Nigeria Splits OPL 245 Into Four Blocks as Shell and Eni Move to Develop 9-Billion-Barrel Deepwater Reserve Nigeria has restructured its high-profile OPL 245 deepwater oil block into four separate assets to be jointly developed by Shell Plc and Eni SpA, potentially unlocking one of Africa’s largest undeveloped offshore oil reserves. According to a source familiar with the decision, final contract signings are expected to begin shortly, although the government has yet to make a

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Port of Lobito Extends Timoneiro Concession for Towing and Marine Operations

Port of Lobito Renews 15-Year Towing and Marine Services Concession with Timoneiro Port of Lobito has renewed its concession agreement with Timoneiro for towing, berthing and vessel assistance services for an additional 15 years, reinforcing operational continuity at one of Angola’s key logistics hubs. The agreement was formalised on Thursday in Lobito and marks a new contractual cycle set to commence on 17 May 2026. Strategic Commitment to Maritime Safety Speaking at the signing ceremony,

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Angola’s MIREMPET Assesses Mining and Oil Potential in Icolo & Bengo Province

MIREMPET Evaluates Solid Minerals and Hydrocarbon Potential in Icolo & Bengo Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas (MIREMPET) on Monday reviewed the mineral, oil and gas potential of Icolo e Bengo during a high-level meeting with provincial officials and sector technicians. The session, led by Minister Diamantino Azevedo, focused on assessing ongoing activities in the province and identifying mechanisms to strengthen institutional coordination, regulatory oversight and sector development. According to the minister, as one

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Nigeria to Launch Cawthorne Crude Exports as Output Recovers

Nigeria Introduces Cawthorne Light Sweet Crude to Boost Exports and Strengthen OPEC Position The Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation has announced plans to begin exporting a new light, sweet crude grade known as Cawthorne from March, signaling a gradual recovery in production from Africa’s largest oil exporter. The launch of the new grade comes as Nigeria works to restore output levels that have been constrained for years by pipeline vandalism, crude theft and security challenges in

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Egypt and Scatec Discuss Expanding Renewable Energy and Green Investment

Egypt Boosts Renewable Energy Ambitions as Minister Farid Meets Scatec CEO to Expand Solar and Battery Projects Egypt is strengthening its push toward renewable energy and green investment following a high-level meeting between Minister of Investment and Foreign Trade Mohamed Farid and Terje Pilskog, CEO of Scatec. According to a ministry statement, discussions focused on expanding cooperation in renewable energy development and scaling up sustainable investment projects across the country. Scatec is an established player

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Angola Launches Digital Mining Registry to Modernise Licensing and Boost Transparency

Angola Implements Digital Mining Registry (CMA) to Streamline Licensing and Attract Investment Angola has taken a major step toward modernising its mining sector with the appointment of a Multidisciplinary Technical Commission to oversee the digitisation of the licensing process for mining activities. The initiative follows the implementation of the Angola Digital Mining Registry System (CMA) and forms part of the country’s broader public administration digital transformation agenda. The reform is aligned with Objective 37.1 of

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DRC and Angola Partner with Somagec on $1.2B Energy Transmission Projects

DRC and Angola Launch Major Cross-Border Energy Transmission Lines to Boost Industrial Growth and ElectrificationThe Ministry of Water Resources and Electricity of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), represented by Minister Aime Sakombi Molendo, has signed an agreement with Moroccan firm Somagec to develop two ambitious energy transmission lines connecting Angola and the DRC. According to a statement, the 400 kV transmission line projects include: High-Voltage Infrastructure for Regional Integration The Soyo-Inga-Cabinda line is a

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Egypt Commits $4 Billion to Modernize Oil Refineries and Boost Energy Security

Egypt Launches $4B Refinery Upgrade Plan to Reduce Fuel Imports and Strengthen Regional Energy RoleEgypt is investing $4 billion to modernize and expand its oil-refining sector in a strategic move to enhance energy security, increase local value creation, and reduce costly fuel imports. Karim Badawi, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, outlined the plan, which includes six refinery upgrade projects aimed at increasing national refining capacity and improving operational efficiency. “The government has developed a

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