South Sudan Partners with China’s Sokec to Modernize Oil Industry

China’s Shengli Oilfield Keer Engineering and Construction Company (Sokec) has signed a landmark agreement with South Sudan’s state-owned Nile Petroleum Corporation (Nilepet) to construct modern oil refinery and storage facilities in the country. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed by Sokec President Wu Song and Nilepet Managing Director Muhammad Lino Benjamin. This agreement marks the beginning of Sokec’s investment in South Sudan, the youngest nation in Africa. Benjamin praised Sokec for its contributions to

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Namibia Targets Top Five Oil Producer Status in Africa by 2035

Namibia aims to become one of Africa’s top five oil producers by 2035, with a goal of reaching a daily output of 500,000 barrels, surpassing Egypt, according to a government official. Ebson Uanguta, the interim managing director of the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia, announced at an industry event that the country could achieve this target with the deployment of four floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) units by 2035. He cited projections that Namibia

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Botswana to Launch 100MW Solar Power Plant in Jwaneng, Advancing Renewable Energy Goals

Botswana is set to take a significant step towards energy self-sufficiency with the introduction of a 100MW solar power plant in Jwaneng, led by Sinotswana Green Energy, a consortium of Chinese and local firms. This project marks a major milestone in the nation’s shift towards renewable energy. Traditionally reliant on coal for electricity generation, Botswana’s government has recognized the need to diversify its energy sources and reduce carbon emissions. The country has set an ambitious

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Egypt Opens Bidding for Natural Gas Exploration in 12 Mediterranean and Nile Delta Blocks

The Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) has announced an international bidding round for natural gas exploration across 12 blocks in the Mediterranean and Nile Delta regions, according to the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources. The bidding round includes 10 offshore blocks and 2 onshore blocks. Interested parties must submit their bids by February 25th, 2025, as noted by the Egypt Upstream Gateway (EUG). This follows earlier reports that Egypt plans to launch a

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Nigerian Regulators to Approve Exxon’s $1.3B Asset Sale to Seplat Within Four Months

Nigerian regulators anticipate formal approval of Exxon Mobil Corp.’s $1.3 billion sale of its oil and gas assets to Seplat Energy Plc within the next four months. The transaction, involving Africa’s largest oil exporter, has been pending regulatory approval since 2022. The Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has now indicated that the approval process should be completed within the legally mandated 120-day window, according to Bloomberg. In May, Nigeria’s state oil company reached an agreement that

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Brent opens higher and passes 80 dollars

On Monday, Brent crude prices rose by 2.64%, reaching $81.11 per barrel, while West Texas Intermediate (WTI) saw a 2.83% increase, closing at $76.95 per barrel. Globally, oil prices for October delivery surged by around 3% following the suspension of exports by the Libyan government. Although the Benghazi government is not internationally recognized, it controls most of Libya’s oil fields. The National Petroleum Corporation, based in Tripoli and responsible for managing Libya’s oil resources, has

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Libya’s Oil Production Halts Amid Eastern Shutdown, UN Warns of Economic Collapse

Libya’s oil production has sharply declined after authorities in the country’s east enforced a shutdown, escalating a crisis that the United Nations warns could lead to economic collapse. Operations at the El-Feel oil field in southwestern Libya have stopped, with local operators signaling plans to gradually halt production nationwide, according to sources cited by Bloomberg. The shutdown, announced by eastern authorities on Monday, is in response to the internationally recognized Western government’s decision to replace

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Top 10 African countries with the lowest fuel prices in August 2024

A low cost of petrol in Africa provides much-needed relief to economies that may already be facing fiscal difficulties. Fuel costs have a major impact on several aspects of the African economy, hence the necessity of market control. Reduced energy prices benefit both consumers and companies, providing stability and economic empowerment. Expensive transportation costs can exacerbate poverty in many African nations by limiting access to needs such as food, medical care, and education. As a

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Endeavour and Lilium Settle Dispute, Transfer Gold Mines to Burkina Faso

Endeavour Mining Plc and Lilium Mining have resolved their legal dispute concerning the sale of two gold mines in Africa, with both parties agreeing to transfer the assets to the Burkina Faso government. The conflict began after Lilium acquired the Wahgnion and Boungou projects in Burkina Faso in June of the previous year, according to Bloomberg. Endeavour had accused Lilium of failing to meet payment obligations exceeding $100 million. In response, Lilium alleged that Endeavour,

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Cabinda Faces Severe Butane Gas Shortage

Cooking gas stations in Cabinda have faced a severe shortage for the past two weeks, leading to long queues and significant disruptions. Residents have been seen transporting empty cylinders across town in search of gas. Ester Fernando, 29, from the 1º de Maio neighborhood, has struggled for two weeks to purchase gas from various stations, both locally and in other parts of the provincial capital. She expressed frustration, noting the high cost of alternative cooking

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