Dangote Refinery to Import Over 5 Million Barrels of U.S. Crude in July Amid Supply Gaps and Rising Investments

The Dangote Petrochemical Refinery is set to import over five million barrels of crude oil in July 2025, primarily sourced from the United States, according to Reuters. The refinery has contracted approximately 161,000 barrels per day (bpd) of U.S. West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude for the month, although the final volume could increase if additional contracts are signed. This follows a record-breaking June, when the refinery imported around 300,000 bpd of WTI crude—the highest in

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Egypt Fast-Tracks Gas Output with Early Production from Raven Field Wells

Egypt began producing natural gas from two new wells in the Mediterranean’s Raven gas field in February 2025—three months ahead of schedule, according to the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources. British Petroleum (BP) completed the drilling using the ultra-deepwater drillship Valaris DS-12, marking a swift and efficient expansion of the Raven field. This development aligns with Egypt’s broader strategy to ramp up natural gas production, drive economic growth, and attract foreign investment. The two

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Renaissance Africa Energy to Invest $15 Billion in Niger Delta Oil and Gas Projects

Renaissance Africa Energy Company Limited has announced plans to invest $15 billion over the next five years in developing oil fields onshore and in the shallow waters of Nigeria’s Niger Delta. The Nigerian-owned energy consortium recently acquired oil assets previously managed by Shell Petroleum Development Company (SPDC), following Shell UK’s exit from onshore operations in the region. The announcement was made by Greg Akhibi, Head of Supply Chain at Renaissance Africa Energy, on behalf of

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Burkina Faso Set to Boost Gold Output as New Mines Come Online

Burkina Faso is on track to increase industrial gold production in 2025, driven by the ramp-up of operations at Soleil Resources International’s Youga mine and the anticipated launch of West African Resources’ Kiaka project. According to Aristide Belemsobgo, Director General of Mines and Geology at the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Quarries, output from large-scale mining operations is projected to rise by 4% to 55.7 tonnes this year. Gold remains Burkina Faso’s top export earner,

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Debswana and BPC Partner to Advance Renewable Energy Goals Through REC Agreement

Botswana Power Corporation (BPC) and Debswana Diamond Company have signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) to collaborate on the use of Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)—a move that supports Botswana’s push toward a more sustainable energy future. Debswana, jointly owned by the Government of Botswana and De Beers Group, operates four diamond mines across the country: Orapa, Letlhakane, Damtshaa, and Jwaneng. This partnership will enable Debswana to access and demonstrate its use of renewable electricity, sourced

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Pensana Secures £2-Million Investment Boost as Longonjo Mine Construction Advances

London-listed Pensana has secured a fresh £2-million in funding, with £1-million coming from major institutional shareholder M&G Investment Management, and an additional £1-million from other strategic investors. This new investment follows a recent $25-million injection by the Angolan sovereign wealth fund, Fundo Soberano de Angola, into Ozango Minerais, Pensana’s 84%-owned subsidiary. The funding has enabled the commencement of main construction works at the Longonjo rare earths project in Angola. Pensana holds an 84% interest in

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South Africa Proposes 10-Year LNG Import Deal with the U.S. to Boost Trade and Energy Security

South Africa has proposed a long-term agreement to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the United States over a ten-year period, aiming to enhance trade relations and support its energy transition. The proposal was detailed in a ministerial statement signed by Minister in the Presidency, Khumbudzo Ntshavheni, and published on the South African government news agency website. According to the statement, South Africa plans to import between 75 and 100 petajoules (PJ)—equivalent to approximately 75

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South Africa’s Fuel Crisis Deepens as Refining Capacity Halved

Nearly half of South Africa’s oil refining capacity remains idle, reflecting a sharp decline over the past five years due to a combination of plant accidents and chronic underinvestment. This has forced the country to rely on imports for more than 60% of its fuel needs, according to state-owned logistics firm Transnet SOC Ltd. In the first quarter of 2025 alone, South Africa imported 4.2 million tons of refined petroleum products, with annual imports projected

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Third Fatality Confirmed Following Cabinda Oil Platform Accident

Authorities have confirmed a third fatality resulting from the oil platform accident that occurred on May 20th off the coast of Cabinda. The latest victim, one of the 17 individuals injured in the incident, passed away in South Africa, where four of the injured were transferred for specialized medical care. This marks the second death recorded in South Africa linked to the accident. In addition, a worker who had previously been reported missing was found

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Congo Secures AfDB Funding for Hydropower Feasibility Studies at Mbandza Ndounga and Linzolo

The Republic of Congo has secured funding from the African Development Bank (AfDB) to carry out feasibility studies for potential hydropower projects at Mbandza Ndounga and Linzolo. The support is provided through the Middle-Income Country Technical Assistance Fund, managed by the AfDB. The Mbandza Ndounga site, located in the southern region of the country, has been prioritized for immediate study. Meanwhile, the Linzolo site—about 20 kilometers south of Brazzaville—is included on a conditional basis. The

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