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Senegal
SAR boss sails troubled waters

Challenged internally, the CEO of Senegal's only refinery is experiencing significant difficulties in getting paid by the national electricity company.

Subscribers only Energy 21.10.2025

Morocco
Veolia sounds out Moroccan and Chinese firms SOMAGEC and SEPCO for desalination plant

At the same time as the horse trading underway in Rabat over the price of a cubic metre of desalinated water, Veolia has begun talks with two companies for the civil engineering work on the plant.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Energy 20.10.2025

Congo
SNPC's expansion into gas exasperates Ministry of Hydrocarbons

The establishment of a new "gas and new energies" division within the national oil company is perceived internally as a move to favour the SNPC at the expense of its supervisory ministry.

Subscribers only Energy, Politics 20.10.2025

Nigeria
Despite Abuja's eagerness, Brazilian giant Petrobras remains undecided about return

Nigerian President Bola Tinubu (left) and Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva in Brasilia, on 25 August 2025. © EVARISTO SA / AFP

Subscribers only Energy 17.10.2025

Libya
Initiative launched at UN to penalise those who mismanaged frozen Libyan assets

A Libyan committee recognised by the House of Representatives has asked the United Nations to audit funds frozen abroad since 2011. It accuses several countries, including Belgium, of mismanagement of these assets and calls for the establishment of a mechanism to preserve them.

Subscribers only Energy, Business 17.10.2025

Tunisia
ENI and ATOG attempt a delicate asset swap

Despite the closeness between Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni and Tunisian President Kaïs Saïed, ENI has so far been unable to secure approval for a deal with the cash-strapped junior ATOG, which is unable to finance its contractual obligations.

Subscribers only Energy 16.10.2025

Spotlight | Libya
Erik Prince leads offensive on Libyan market

The former partner of the self-styled Libyan National Army leader Khalifa Haftar has returned to the country, this time in the energy sector with a company called Freedom First.

Subscribers only Defence, Energy 13.10.2025

Erik Prince at the Conservative Political Action Conference in Washington, 22 February 2025

Africa
The two candidates contending for APPO secretary general position

Algeria and Ivory Coast are vying to succeed Nigeria's Omar Farouk Ibrahim. The Ministerial Council of the African Petroleum Producers' Organization will deliver its verdict in early November.

Subscribers only Energy 13.10.2025

Ethiopia
Addis Ababa puts finishing touches to its carbon credit strategy

Ethiopia will introduce legislation in early 2026 to tap into the promising carbon offset market. Discussions are underway between the government and foreign partners.

Subscribers only Finance, Energy 10.10.2025

Egypt
On the point of selling its Egyptian assets, the junior Energean looks to Angola

The junior oil company is working to sell some of its mature licences in order to focus on other more profitable areas. Angola is one of its new potential targets.

Subscribers only Energy 10.10.2025

Nigeria
NNPC embarks on charm offensive to recruit oil subcontractors

In mid-September, several members of Nigerian National Petroleum Co's senior management went to London to meet with oil services companies. The aim is to attract them to Nigeria and bring down prices.

Subscribers only Energy 10.10.2025

Spotlight | Congo
Mercuria backs SNPC on M'Boundi oil field

The Geneva-based trader has lent the national oil company the funds needed to purchase the stake previously held by ENI. However, Mercuria's involvement goes beyond this financial transaction.

Subscribers only Energy 09.10.2025

West Africa
Omar Farouk Ibrahim's final mission at the helm of APPO

The Nigerian, secretary general of the African petroleum organisation, is hard at work in the final months of his mandate. He hopes to finally inaugurate the Africa Energy Bank project before his departure in January.

Subscribers only Energy 09.10.2025

Burundi, DRC, Rwanda
The two consortiums in the running for Ruzizi III dam

Construction of the dam, strategic for Washington in the framework of the DRC peace process, is set to start in 2026.

Subscribers only Energy 09.10.2025

Cameroon
Aging network causes distribution back-up at Nachtigal dam

The partial distribution of electricity produced by the Nachtigal power station and delays in network modernisation are putting the state under financial pressure. Backers and investors are watching the state of hydroelectric projects with concern.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Energy 08.10.2025

Ivory Coast, Mali
Jihadist attacks impact cross-border distribution of petroleum products

The Société de Gestion des Stocks Pétroliers de Côte d'Ivoire (GESTOCI), an Ivorian public company responsible for the storage and distribution of petroleum products, is suffering the direct consequences of an outbreak of jihadist attacks in Mali.

Subscribers only Energy, Commodity Traders 08.10.2025

South Africa
TotalEnergies' 2024 exit leaves gas block in the lurch

The French major's departure has put the brakes on the largest gas development project in South Africa. The new operator must now find other partners but the options are few and far between.

Subscribers only Energy 06.10.2025

Morocco
Boss of French energy company Engie walking the high wire in Dakhla

On 9 October, the Engie chairman will meet with the French and Moroccan employers' associations. The goal is to promote the group's activities in disputed Western Sahara, without upsetting Algeria, which supplies Engie with gas.

Subscribers only Energy, Business 06.10.2025

Sierra Leone
Freetown countdown to national oil company launch

The public company has already been registered under the name Sierra Leone National Petroleum Co. Headed up by Petroleum Directorate boss Foday Mansaray, it is set to take a 10% cut on each new exploration licence in the country.

Subscribers only Energy 06.10.2025

Liberia, Senegal
It's game over in Dakar, but Oranto to start afresh in Monrovia

Nigerian oil junior Oranto has suffered a setback in its Senegalese ambitions, but is making up for lost time with the acquisition of new, well-positioned permits in Liberia.

Subscribers only Energy 01.10.2025

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Senegal
SAR boss sails troubled waters

Morocco
Veolia sounds out Moroccan and Chinese firms SOMAGEC and SEPCO for desalination plant

Congo
SNPC's expansion into gas exasperates Ministry of Hydrocarbons

Nigeria
Despite Abuja's eagerness, Brazilian giant Petrobras remains undecided about return

Libya
Initiative launched at UN to penalise those who mismanaged frozen Libyan assets

Tunisia
ENI and ATOG attempt a delicate asset swap

Spotlight | Libya
Erik Prince leads offensive on Libyan market

Africa
The two candidates contending for APPO secretary general position

Ethiopia
Addis Ababa puts finishing touches to its carbon credit strategy

Egypt
On the point of selling its Egyptian assets, the junior Energean looks to Angola

Nigeria
NNPC embarks on charm offensive to recruit oil subcontractors

Spotlight | Congo
Mercuria backs SNPC on M'Boundi oil field

West Africa
Omar Farouk Ibrahim's final mission at the helm of APPO

Burundi, DRC, Rwanda
The two consortiums in the running for Ruzizi III dam

Cameroon
Aging network causes distribution back-up at Nachtigal dam

Ivory Coast, Mali
Jihadist attacks impact cross-border distribution of petroleum products

South Africa
TotalEnergies' 2024 exit leaves gas block in the lurch

Morocco
Boss of French energy company Engie walking the high wire in Dakhla

Sierra Leone
Freetown countdown to national oil company launch

Liberia, Senegal
It's game over in Dakar, but Oranto to start afresh in Monrovia

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Senegal SAR boss sails troubled waters

Morocco Veolia sounds out Moroccan and Chinese firms SOMAGEC and SEPCO for desalination plant

Congo SNPC's expansion into gas exasperates Ministry of Hydrocarbons

Nigeria Despite Abuja's eagerness, Brazilian giant Petrobras remains undecided about return

Libya Initiative launched at UN to penalise those who mismanaged frozen Libyan assets

Tunisia ENI and ATOG attempt a delicate asset swap

Spotlight | Libya Erik Prince leads offensive on Libyan market

Africa The two candidates contending for APPO secretary general position

Ethiopia Addis Ababa puts finishing touches to its carbon credit strategy

Egypt On the point of selling its Egyptian assets, the junior Energean looks to Angola

Nigeria NNPC embarks on charm offensive to recruit oil subcontractors

Spotlight | Congo Mercuria backs SNPC on M'Boundi oil field

West Africa Omar Farouk Ibrahim's final mission at the helm of APPO

Burundi, DRC, Rwanda The two consortiums in the running for Ruzizi III dam

Cameroon Aging network causes distribution back-up at Nachtigal dam

Ivory Coast, Mali Jihadist attacks impact cross-border distribution of petroleum products

South Africa TotalEnergies' 2024 exit leaves gas block in the lurch

Morocco Boss of French energy company Engie walking the high wire in Dakhla

Sierra Leone Freetown countdown to national oil company launch

Liberia, Senegal It's game over in Dakar, but Oranto to start afresh in Monrovia

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Senegal
SAR boss sails troubled waters

Morocco
Veolia sounds out Moroccan and Chinese firms SOMAGEC and SEPCO for desalination plant

Congo
SNPC's expansion into gas exasperates Ministry of Hydrocarbons

Nigeria
Despite Abuja's eagerness, Brazilian giant Petrobras remains undecided about return

Libya
Initiative launched at UN to penalise those who mismanaged frozen Libyan assets

Tunisia
ENI and ATOG attempt a delicate asset swap

Spotlight | Libya
Erik Prince leads offensive on Libyan market

Africa
The two candidates contending for APPO secretary general position

Ethiopia
Addis Ababa puts finishing touches to its carbon credit strategy

Egypt
On the point of selling its Egyptian assets, the junior Energean looks to Angola

Nigeria
NNPC embarks on charm offensive to recruit oil subcontractors

Spotlight | Congo
Mercuria backs SNPC on M'Boundi oil field

West Africa
Omar Farouk Ibrahim's final mission at the helm of APPO

Burundi, DRC, Rwanda
The two consortiums in the running for Ruzizi III dam

Cameroon
Aging network causes distribution back-up at Nachtigal dam

Ivory Coast, Mali
Jihadist attacks impact cross-border distribution of petroleum products

South Africa
TotalEnergies' 2024 exit leaves gas block in the lurch

Morocco
Boss of French energy company Engie walking the high wire in Dakhla

Sierra Leone
Freetown countdown to national oil company launch

Liberia, Senegal
It's game over in Dakar, but Oranto to start afresh in Monrovia