Middle Eastern Investment in African Energy Surges Past $6 Billion
Middle Eastern countries have either expressed interest in or finalized deals worth over $6 billion in African energy assets in recent weeks, highlighting the region’s growing strategic focus on the continent’s energy sector. One of the most prominent players is Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (Adnoc), which has reportedly been shortlisted to acquire Shell Plc’s downstream assets in South Africa, valued at approximately $1 billion, according to sources familiar with the matter. Adnoc and other
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