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Africa Oil weaves a continent-wide web of investments

Africa Oil is busy expanding its portfolio in all corners of the continent. [...] (363 words)

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Time ticking on TotalEnergies' goal to achieve first gas on 11B/12B by 2027

Tullow's new chairman Phuthuma Nhleko boasts extensive oil sector contacts

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