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Tullow Oil Sells Kenya Assets to Auron Energy for $120M in Strategic West Africa Shift Tullow Oil has reached a definitive agreement to sell its entire stake in Kenya to Auron Energy E&P, an affiliate of Gulf Energy Ltd, in a deal valued at a minimum of $120 million in cash. This transaction marks Tullow’s complete exit from Kenya, where it previously held 463 million barrels of 2C contingent oil resources in the South Lokichar
Cameroon Launches New Oil Refinery and Petroleum Depot in Kribi to Reduce Fuel Imports Cameroon has officially launched the construction of a new oil refinery and petroleum storage depot in its southern region, marking a major step toward enhancing energy independence. The announcement was made by the state-owned National Hydrocarbons Corporation (SNH). The project is being developed within the Kribi industrial port zone, a strategic location selected for its infrastructure and proximity to maritime transport.
Libya’s NOC and Algeria’s Sonatrach Sign Four Key MoUs to Expand Energy Cooperation in Exploration, Services, and Training Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) has signed four memorandums of understanding (MoUs) with Algeria’s state-owned oil company Sonatrach, strengthening bilateral cooperation across key areas of the energy sector. The agreements were signed at Sonatrach’s headquarters in Algiers and aim to enhance collaboration in operations, oilfield services, training, and knowledge exchange. The first MoU was signed between the
TotalEnergies Adds 60,000 Barrels Per Day to Angola’s Oil Production with New Offshore Projects TotalEnergies SE has expanded its oil production capacity in Angola by 60,000 barrels per day (bpd) with the launch of the Begonia and CLOV Phase III offshore projects. The Begonia project, located 150 kilometers off the Angolan coast, contributes 30,000 bpd from five subsea wells connected to the Pazflor FPSO (Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading) vessel. Notably, Begonia marks Angola’s first
Botswana Aims for Majority Stake in De Beers as Anglo American Plans Divestment Botswana is positioning itself to take a controlling stake in De Beers, as Anglo American prepares to divest from the global diamond giant, according to a report by the Financial Times. Mining Minister Bogolo Kenewendo told the Financial Times that President Duma Boko is “resolute in his quest” to increase Botswana’s share in De Beers. The government aims to gain full control
Gem Diamonds Cuts Costs and Operations at Letšeng Mine After Share Price Plunge Gem Diamonds, listed on the London Stock Exchange, saw its share price plummet by over 22% on July 23 following the announcement of significant operational cutbacks at its flagship Letšeng mine in Lesotho. The move comes in response to continued weakness in global diamond prices, a soft US dollar, and uncertainty surrounding US tariffs. In a statement to shareholders, the company said,
Woodside Energy Beats Q2 Revenue Forecast on Sangomar Output, Exits Hydrogen Project with $140M Loss Australia’s Woodside Energy delivered an 8% rise in second-quarter revenue, beating market expectations on the back of strong production from Senegal’s Sangomar project. However, the company also reported significant write-downs tied to a failed hydrogen venture and rising decommissioning costs at aging offshore assets. The country’s largest gas producer generated $3.28 billion in revenue for the three months ending June
Dangote Refinery has begun relying on Angola’s shipping fleet for the transportation of its crude oil and refined products. Speaking at the 2025 Maritime Law Seminar in Lagos, Ladi Olubowale, President of the African Shipowners Association in Nigeria, revealed that Dangote’s decision stems from the lack of suitably sized vessels owned by Nigerian ship operators. Olubowale, a retired ship captain, explained that Nigerian shipowners currently do not possess vessels with the capacity to handle Dangote’s
Angola Accelerates Infrastructure Growth with €75 Million Boost from Africa Finance Corporation Angola has received a significant boost to its transportation infrastructure, with the disbursement of €75 million from the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC). This funding is part of an €85 million sovereign facility designed to transform the country’s national road network. The investment will support the construction of 186 priority bridges and strategic upgrades to key national roads. These initiatives are aligned with Angola’s
Montage Gold Expands Côte d’Ivoire Drilling, Adds 404,000 oz to High-Grade Resources in Under a Year Montage Gold has ramped up exploration efforts at its flagship Koné gold project in Côte d’Ivoire, achieving significant milestones just halfway through 2025. The Canadian-listed company has already surpassed its total drilling output from 2024, signaling robust progress toward its near-term production and resource expansion goals. As of mid-year, Montage has completed 83,280 metres of drilling—exceeding last year’s total
