Scatec Signs 25-Year PPA for 120MW Sidi Bouzid II Solar Plant in Tunisia

Scatec has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with Tunisia’s state utility, Société Tunisienne de l’Électricité et du Gaz (STEG), to develop the 120MW Sidi Bouzid II solar plant. This agreement, awarded through a government tender in December 2024, supports Tunisia’s renewable energy ambitions and bolsters the country’s energy security. Tunisia aims to generate 30% of its electricity from renewable sources by 2030 as part of its strategy to lower emissions and reduce energy

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Africa Energy Bank Gains Momentum with Key Contributions from Nigeria, Angola, and Ghana

Nigeria, Angola, and Ghana have successfully fulfilled their capital commitments to establish the Africa Energy Bank (AEB), a financial institution aimed at bridging the funding gap in Africa’s oil and gas sector. This achievement represents 44% of the total funding required from the African Petroleum Producers Organisation (APPO) members to initiate the bank’s operations. Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim, Secretary General of APPO, made the announcement at the recent Congo Energy & Investment Forum. With an

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Aradel Holdings Expands Upstream Portfolio with $19.5 Million Acquisition of Olo Fields

Aradel Holdings Plc, a prominent Nigerian energy company, has successfully completed its acquisition of the Olo and Olo West Marginal Fields for $19.5 million from the TotalEnergies/NNPC Joint Venture. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in the company’s expansion strategy and was disclosed alongside Aradel’s 2024 audited financial results, further emphasizing its commitment to a multi-field cluster development strategy within the Niger Delta region. By securing the Olo and Olo West fields, Aradel is enhancing

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Galp Sells Mozambique LNG Assets to ADNOC Unit in $881 Million Deal

Portuguese energy firm Galp has finalized the $881 million sale of its upstream assets in Mozambique’s Area 4 to XRG P.J.S.C., a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), marking a significant shift in the country’s LNG sector. The transaction includes Galp’s interest in the Coral South FLNG project — Africa’s first deepwater floating liquefied natural gas facility — which has been operational since 2022. It also covers Galp’s stakes in the planned

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Alrosa Unveils Russia’s Largest Polished Colored Diamond

Alrosa has unveiled the largest polished colored diamond in Russia’s history — a fancy vivid yellow gem weighing over 100 carats, named New Sun. The striking honey-golden diamond was cut from a 236-carat rough stone named Dawn, discovered in 2020 at Alrosa’s Ebelyakh deposit in Yakutia. The transformation from rough to polished was a meticulous process undertaken by a team of 15 master cutters at Alrosa’s manufacturing complex. To achieve the final result, the team

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Dangote Refinery Expands Global Reach with Strategic Exports to Asia and Beyond

Dangote Refinery has made a significant push to expand its global footprint by increasing exports to Asia, responding to the rising demand for refined petroleum products. As Asia continues to be a key hub for fuel consumption, particularly for shipping and aviation, Dangote’s refined products are now being delivered to critical markets, including Singapore, a major global oil trading center, as well as other Asian nations. In a recent development, Singapore received another batch of

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Nigeria’s Oil Market Struggles Amid Crude Price Drop and Policy Shifts

The Nigerian oil market is facing a paradox despite the recent drop in crude prices, driven by Donald Trump’s tariff policies and a sudden increase in crude supply by OPEC+. Last week, global crude prices fell to their lowest levels since 2021, losing $10 a barrel, reaching $65 by Friday. A report from the Major Energies Marketers Association of Nigeria (MEMAN) on Saturday, as covered by the Punch newspaper, highlighted a decline in the landing

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Angola’s Longonjo Mine Set to Supply 2.5% of Global Rare Earth Demand

Production at Angola’s Longonjo mine, slated to begin in 2027, is projected to meet 2.5% of global rare earth demand, according to Alcídio José, Chairman of Ozango Minerais, the company overseeing the project. The mine, located in Longonjo, approximately 70 km from Huambo, is part of a strategic initiative that includes shareholders like the British company Pensana and the Angolan Sovereign Fund. The Longonjo mine will play a crucial role in the energy transition, producing

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Zambia’s First Diesel Offloading Marks Key Milestone in Energy Reform

The offloading of Zambia’s first diesel consignment under the newly introduced Open Access Framework has officially begun at the TAZAMA tanks in Dar es Salaam, marking a significant step in the country’s petroleum sector reform. The inaugural shipment, totaling 95,000 metric tonnes of diesel under Lot 1 for April 2025, is the first to be imported by Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) using the Open Access model. This new framework allows independent importation of petroleum products

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2024 Marks a Turning Point in the Global Energy Transition

The global energy transition hit a symbolic milestone in 2024. According to the latest report from the International Renewable Energy Agency (IRENA), global renewable energy capacity reached 4,448 gigawatts (GW)—a record increase of 585 GW, or 15.1%. Solar and wind power were the primary drivers of this growth, accounting for 96.6% of new installations. Solar photovoltaic (PV) capacity surged by 452 GW (+32.2%), while wind power added 113 GW. This rapid expansion is gradually eclipsing

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