Libya Reopens Oil and Gas Exploration to Foreign Investors

Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) has launched its first public tender for oil and gas exploration since 2008, marking a major step toward reopening the country’s energy sector to international investment after years of political instability and operational challenges. The official presentation of the tender will take place in Tripoli this evening, where NOC officials will outline available exploration opportunities for foreign oil companies. This move comes as Libya struggles with hydrocarbon production setbacks, including

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VAALCO Energy Expands in Côte d’Ivoire and Boosts Production in Gabon

VAALCO Energy is strengthening its footprint in Africa with a 70% acquisition of the offshore CI-705 block in Côte d’Ivoire. The deal, finalized on March 3, 2025, expands the company’s West African portfolio, following its 2024 purchase of the offshore Baobab field. The CI-705 block, located 70 km west of the CI-40 block, lies in the Tano Basin, a region with recent significant oil and gas discoveries. Positioned 60 km from Eni’s Calao discovery, the

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Angola’s Oil and Gas Sector Attracts $60 Billion in New Investments

Angola’s oil and gas industry is experiencing renewed global interest as international energy companies seek to tap into the country’s vast reserves. With rising global energy demand, Angola is positioning itself as a key player, according to Alcides Andrade, Executive Administrator of the National Agency for Petroleum, Gas, and Biofuels (ANPG). Speaking at CERAWeek in Houston, Andrade announced that Angola has secured over $60 billion in commitments for upcoming projects, attracting both established and new

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Minbos Secures Second Tranche of Funding for Cabinda Phosphate Project

Minbos Resources has received the second tranche of funding for the Cabinda Phosphate Fertilizer Project in Angola, securing $2.43 million from the Fundo Soberano de Angola. The final $1.17 million tranche will be disbursed upon completion of project insurance renewals and supplier quotations. Located in Cabinda Province, the project involves open-pit mining and fertilizer production, with an estimated 20-year mine life. Proven and probable reserves stand at 4.72 million tons. Minbos Resources, which holds an

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Predator Oil Expands Gas Exploration in Morocco with MOU-5 Well

Predator Oil is advancing its gas exploration efforts in Morocco, having already drilled four wells within its Guercif license. The company began drilling the MOU-5 well on March 3, 2025, as part of a strategic push to assess the site’s gas potential. Estimates suggest the region may contain up to 6 trillion cubic feet (TCF) of gas. A successful discovery could enhance Morocco’s energy security and reduce its reliance on imports. Despite mixed results from

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Libya’s Akakus Oil Completes High-Yield Well as NOC Opens New Exploration Opportunities

Akakus Oil Operations has successfully completed drilling the B-52H well in the Sharara oil field in southern Libya, with an estimated production capacity of 1,750 barrels per day. In a significant move to boost oil exploration, Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) recently launched its first exploration tender since 2008. The tender offers over 20 exploration blocks, spanning both onshore and offshore areas, as part of a broader effort to revive the country’s energy sector and

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Morocco Approves $32.5 Billion in Green Hydrogen Projects to Boost Industrial Output

Morocco has approved green hydrogen projects worth 319 billion dirhams ($32.5 billion) to support the production of ammonia, steel, and industrial fuel, marking a major step toward energy transition and economic growth. A Moroccan government committee has chosen leading international firms to spearhead the development of green ammonia, including U.S.-based Ortus, Spain’s Acciona, and Germany’s Nordex, according to a statement from the Prime Minister’s Office. However, project timelines and funding details remain undisclosed. Additionally, the

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Seplat Energy to Invest $320 Million in Production Boost and Infrastructure Upgrades

Seplat Energy has announced plans to invest up to $320 million in 2024, focusing on drilling new wells and upgrading infrastructure as part of its strategy to boost oil production. This follows Seplat’s acquisition of Exxon Mobil’s Nigerian assets, with the company aiming to more than double its output to 140,000 barrels per day (bpd). In October 2023, Seplat obtained government approval for a 40% stake in four oil mining leases, as well as key

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Mali Suspends New Mining Permits Amid Safety and Regulatory Overhaul

Mali, Africa’s second-largest gold producer, has suspended the issuance of new mining permits to foreign companies following a tragic mining accident that claimed over 40 lives. The decision, announced by the Council of Ministers, also includes a ban on issuing artisanal mining permits to foreign nationals while investigations continue. The collapse of an illegal gold mine near Kéniéba in the western Kayes region last month resulted in the deaths of at least 43 people, mostly

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Dangote Group Remits N402.3 Billion in Taxes, Strengthens Market Dominance

Dangote Industries Limited (DIL) and its subsidiaries have announced a tax remittance of over N402.3 billion for 2024, making the group the highest taxpayer in Nigeria. Speaking at a media briefing in Lagos, Anthony Chiejina, Chief Branding and Communication Officer of Dangote Group, highlighted that the payment includes contributions from key subsidiaries such as Dangote Cement, NASCON, and Dangote Packaging Limited. “As a responsible business entity, Dangote Group remains committed to fulfilling its tax obligations

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