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Spotlight | DRC
Strong-arm tactics over Dan Gertler's blocks 1 & 2

The attempt by hydrocarbons minister Didier Budimbu to block a vital deal with Israeli billionaire seemingly led to him being questioned by the intelligence services for 24 hours, despite his good standing with Félix Tshisekedi. [...]

Published on 21.04.2022 at 06:00 GMT Reading time 3 minutes

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DRC
Agence nationale de renseignement
Allied Democratic Forces
Andre Wameso
Caprikat
Cnooc
Dan Gertler
Denise Nyakeru Tshisekedi
Didier Budimbu
ENI
Felix Tshisekedi
Fidelie Palankoy
Foxwhelp
International Chamber of Commerce
Islamic State
Joseph Kabila
PPRD
Taylor Lubanga
TotalEnergies

Spotlight | DRC, Tanzania, Uganda
Tshisekedi wants slice of planned Ugandan crude oil pipeline pie, TotalEnergies sceptical

The president of DRC is pushing for his country to have a stake in the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) through which Uganda's plans to export via Tanzania, despite the fact no crude oil has been discovered on the Congolese side of Lake Albert.

Subscribers only Energy, Politics, Diplomacy 16.05.2023

President of Democratic Republic of Congo Felix Tshisekedi shakes hands with Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni in Entebbe, Uganda, on the 9th of November 2019.

DRC
Symbion Power hopes to trailblaze methane exploitation in DRC from 2024

The US firm and Kinshasa are currently in negotiations over the exploitation of methane in Lake Kivu to produce electricity. Symbion Power expects to start operations soon, despite no such project having been successfully implemented in the DRC to date.

Subscribers only Energy 07.02.2023

A methane extraction platform at Lake Kivu, Gisenyi, Rwanda, April 2016.

DRC
TotalEnergies and ENI dash Lake Albert hopes with their apathy

The Congolese part of the lake might never be explored because the few oil sector players with the means to do so seem singularly unenthused. Mindful of security concerns, they failed to respond to a tender put out in July.

Subscribers only Energy 15.12.2022

In Focus | DRC
The covert operation that targeted Dan Gertler's enemies around Tshisekedi

Africa Intelligence can reveal that the person who set the trap that precipitated the fall of DR Congo presidential adviser Vidiye Tshimanga had previously tried to approach the country's oil minister, Didier Budimbu. Three Israeli businessmen were also targeted.

Subscribers only Business 17.10.2022

From left: Israeli businessman Dan Gertler, DRC President Félix Tshisekedi and his former adviser Vidiye Tshimanga.

DRC
UN, Houston and Washington on Tshisekedi's US agenda

Expected next week in New York for the annual United [...]

Subscribers only Energy, Politics 16.09.2022

DRC
In the midst of a petrol shortage, "contaminated" shipment causes a stir in Kinshasa

A tanker operating for Petrocam was to supply the Congolese capital's service stations, which have been dry since the beginning of September, within the next few days. However, the 25,000 tonne cargo has now been found to be "contaminated" and "dangerous".

Subscribers only Energy 15.09.2022

DRC
ENI and TotalEnergies circle as Gertler's former blocks go on sale

The DRC government is keen to offload some its oil portfolio and has issued a tender call for blocks 1 and 2 in the north-east of the country, which were operated for a decade by Dan Gertler's firms, Caprikat and Foxwhelp.

Free access Energy 29.07.2022

DRC, Israel, United States
Dan Gertler under FBI investigation

U.S. authorities are investigating possible circumvention of the sanctions they have put in place against mining magnate Dan Gertler in DRC. Dan Gertler claims he knows nothing about these investigations and has complied with the sanctions.

Subscribers only Finance 25.07.2022

DRC
Three Lebanese businessmen released after four months in detention

The DRC's intelligence services, the Agence nationale de renseignements (ANR), recently released the three businessmen they had secretly been detaining for almost four months.

Subscribers only Business 19.05.2022

Libya
ENI and NOC's former legal counsel still seeking unpaid bills

Mellitah Oil & Gas, a joint venture between ENI and NOC, stands accused by its former legal team of failing to fulfil its financial obligations, which it claims relates to a lack of services rendered.

Subscribers only Energy 10.05.2022

Spotlight | DRC
Deal within deal allows tycoon Dan Gertler to save €130m in DRC settlement

The Congolese authorities signed a second, more restricted and secretive agreement with Dan Gertler last month, in addition to the major settlement negotiated in February. Africa Intelligence is able to detail the contents of this new deal, which concerns the oil assets previously run by the businessman.

Subscribers only Energy 06.04.2022

DRC
DRC picks star arbitrator for conflict with Dan Gertler's Caprikat and Foxwhelp

The Israeli tycoon has been forced to accept arbitration at the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris, the outcome of which could cost him several hundred million dollars. The name of the tribunal's president has not yet been disclosed, but the arbitrators appointed by each party are now known.

Subscribers only Energy 20.12.2021

DRC
Oil minister makes incognito visit to Paris to sound out Total on blocks 1 & 2

President Tshisekedi wants to quickly find investors for the most promising permits in the DRC. While his minister of hydrocarbons Didier Budimbu is scoping the field, the game is still on.

Subscribers only Energy 13.07.2021

Didier Budimbu, the new hydrocarbons minister.

Spotlight | DRC
Why is Dan Gertler transferring his oil assets to new firms?

The Israeli diamond dealer is trying to counter the effects of US sanctions on his Congolese companies and is hoping to get a new extension on his oil permits.

Subscribers only Energy 04.05.2021

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Spotlight | DRC, Tanzania, Uganda Tshisekedi wants slice of planned Ugandan crude oil pipeline pie, TotalEnergies sceptical

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Algeria
The fall of Algeria's powerful Sonatrach boss, Toufik Hakkar

DRC, Kenya
Ruto's great expectations frustrated by Kinshasa

Spotlight | DRC
Strong-arm tactics over Dan Gertler's blocks 1 & 2

Spotlight | DRC, Tanzania, Uganda
Tshisekedi wants slice of planned Ugandan crude oil pipeline pie, TotalEnergies sceptical

DRC
Symbion Power hopes to trailblaze methane exploitation in DRC from 2024

DRC
TotalEnergies and ENI dash Lake Albert hopes with their apathy

In Focus | DRC
The covert operation that targeted Dan Gertler's enemies around Tshisekedi

DRC
UN, Houston and Washington on Tshisekedi's US agenda

DRC
In the midst of a petrol shortage, "contaminated" shipment causes a stir in Kinshasa

DRC
ENI and TotalEnergies circle as Gertler's former blocks go on sale

DRC, Israel, United States
Dan Gertler under FBI investigation

DRC
Three Lebanese businessmen released after four months in detention

Libya
ENI and NOC's former legal counsel still seeking unpaid bills

Spotlight | DRC
Deal within deal allows tycoon Dan Gertler to save €130m in DRC settlement

DRC
DRC picks star arbitrator for conflict with Dan Gertler's Caprikat and Foxwhelp

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Oil minister makes incognito visit to Paris to sound out Total on blocks 1 & 2

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