De Beers Returns to Angola With Major Kimberlite Discovery

De Beers and Endiama Discover New Kimberlite Field in Angola, Boosting Diamond Potential The Angolan Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, has confirmed the return of De Beers to Angola, highlighting the discovery of a new kimberlite field in partnership with Endiama, the national diamond company. The announcement was made in Saurimo during the inauguration of the Polytechnic Institute of Lueji A’Nkonde University. Minister Azevedo noted that the South African mining giant’s

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Angola’s Oil Production Falls Below 1 Million Barrels Amid Revenue Pressure

Angola Crude Oil Production Dips Below 1 Million Barrels per Day in July, Raising Revenue Concerns Angola’s crude oil production fell below 1 million barrels per day in July, reaching its lowest level since March 2023. According to the National Agency for Petroleum and Gas (ANPG), output dropped to 998,757 barrels per day, missing the government’s projection of 1.07 million barrels. The decline poses a risk to Angola’s revenue targets, especially as oil prices trade

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Namibia’s Diamond Beneficiation Strategy Generates N$3.4 Billion in 2024

Namibia Diamond Sales Reach N$3.4 Billion in 2024 Through Local Beneficiation Program Namibia’s diamond beneficiation strategy generated N$3.4 billion in rough diamond sales to 13 local Sightholders in 2024, according to the De Beers Group’s latest Sustainability Report. The sales were conducted through the Namibia Diamond Trading Company (NDTC), a 50:50 joint venture between De Beers and the Namibian Government. “Namibia’s beneficiation highlights include $191 million in sales of rough diamonds to 13 local Sightholders

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Economist Advocates for Gas Development to Boost Namibia’s Economy

Namibia Should Prioritize Gas Over Oil to Create Jobs and Drive Economic Growth, Says Economist Economist Robin Sherbourne has urged Namibia to place greater emphasis on gas development, arguing it offers far more potential for job creation and local economic benefits than oil. Speaking on BW Energy’s Kudu gas project, Sherbourne noted that while oil may generate significant government revenue, it creates limited direct employment opportunities. In contrast, gas development can play a transformative role

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Uganda Partners with Alpha MBM to Build Crude Oil Refinery in Hoima

Uganda Signs Deal with Alpha MBM to Construct Multi-Product Oil Refinery in Hoima District Uganda has signed a major agreement with Alpha MBM Investments to develop a crude oil refinery in Kabaale, Hoima District, marking a significant step toward energy self-sufficiency. President Yoweri Museveni emphasized that the project goes beyond fuel production, highlighting Uganda’s goal to refine and export its own petroleum products rather than relying on imports. He stressed the importance of adding value

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GSU Launches 50MW Solar Plant in Central African Republic to Boost Renewable Energy Access

GSU Begins Construction of 50MW Solar PV Plant in Sakaï to Power 300,000 Homes and Reduce Carbon Emissions GSU has commenced construction of a 50-megawatt solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in Sakaï, Central African Republic (CAR), aiming to expand electricity access and accelerate the country’s transition to renewable energy. The new plant is expected to provide electricity to more than 300,000 households and reduce over 50,000 tons of carbon emissions annually. It will feature a 10-megawatt-hour

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NNPC and Gas Suppliers Sign Long-Term Agreements to Boost NLNG Feedgas Supply

NNPC, NLNG Sign 20-Year Gas Supply Agreements to Strengthen Nigeria’s Energy Security and Support Gas Industrialization NNPC Ltd and five upstream gas suppliers have signed long-term Gas Supply Agreements (GSAs) with the Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Company, securing 1.29 billion standard cubic feet (bscf) of feedgas per day. The agreements, which include extension options, were signed with SNEPCO-Sunlink HI, TEPNG-AMNI JV IMA, NNPCL-First E&P JV, SNG NGML, Oando-NNPC E&P, and TEPNG JV Ubeta. NLNG

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Namibia and Botswana Launch $4 Billion Refinery to Boost Southern Africa’s Energy Security

$4 Billion Namibia-Botswana Refinery Project Aims to Cut Fuel Imports and Strengthen Regional Energy Security Namibia and Botswana have unveiled a $4 billion refinery project aimed at enhancing energy security and reducing dependence on imported fuel across Southern Africa. Planned for Walvis Bay in Namibia and Ghanzi in Botswana, the refinery is expected to process 60,000 to 100,000 barrels of crude oil per day. Once operational, it will supply petrol, diesel, kerosene, and jet fuel,

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Cameroon Plans to Restart 42,000 bpd Sonara Refinery by 2027

Cameroon Targets 2027 Restart for Sonara Refinery to Reduce Fuel Imports and Boost Energy Security Cameroon is set to restart its 42,000 barrels-per-day (bpd) Sonara refinery by 2027 through a comprehensive restructuring and recovery program, officially approved this month. The board endorsed the rehabilitation framework, named Parras 24, on August 13, establishing a 24-month schedule for repairs and operational restructuring. Government support is expected to play a decisive role in resolving the refinery’s financial and

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Shell to Launch New Offshore Drilling Campaign in Namibia’s Orange Basin in 2026

Shell Plans 2026 Offshore Drilling in Namibia’s Orange Basin to Unlock Oil Potential Shell is set to begin a new drilling campaign in 2026, targeting five exploration wells in its PEL 39 offshore block in Namibia’s Orange Basin. The company has already made several discoveries in the area, including Graff, La Rona, and Jonker. The upcoming program—though the exact number of wells is still to be finalized—aims to collect additional data to better evaluate the

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