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Equatorial Guinea
Chevron vexed by Atlas over Aseng field

The increase in gas production at the Aseng deposit requires investment that Atlas Petroleum seems incapable of making.

Subscribers only Energy 16.06.2025

Libya
Arkenu Oil and Bares Holding negotiate their share of black gold with the NOC

AGOCO, subsidiary of the national Libyan oil company, is recommending allocating 600,000 barrels to Arkenu Oil and Swiss firm Bares, one of whose shareholders is the Turkish trading firm BGN, for the Tahara field production.

Subscribers only Energy 13.06.2025

Niger
General Tchiani walks a tightrope to maintain control of army

Weakened by a string of deadly attacks on the army, the head of the junta is closing ranks around a handful of loyalists. At the same time, discontent is growing within the military.

Subscribers only Defence, Energy, Politics 13.06.2025

South Africa
All that gas: trade agreement goings-on between Pretoria and Washington

South African President Cyril Ramaphosa with US President Donald Trump in Washington DC, 21 May 2025. © Jim Watson / AFP

Subscribers only Energy 11.06.2025

South Africa
Eco Atlantic's arrival on Block 1 is good news for businessman Lawrence Mulaudzi

In South Africa, Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas has become the new operator of Block 1, strategically located in the heart of the Orange Basin, on the border with Namibia.

Subscribers only Energy 11.06.2025

Morocco
Consensus PR to help kingdom make its football World Cup greener

Consensus Public Relations is hosting an event on 18 June to discuss the potential environmental impact of the 2030 men's football World Cup, co-hosted by Morocco, Portugal and Spain.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Energy 11.06.2025

South Africa
Transfer of PetroSA's audit unit to SANPC raises concerns

By transferring its internal auditors to the new state-owned oil company, PetroSA has placed them in a situation of non-compliance with the law on public finances.

Subscribers only Energy 10.06.2025

Mozambique
Glass half empty for TotalEnergies deputy's visit

TotalEnergies' President of Exploration and Production met two of President Daniel Chapo's advisors and Minister of Natural Resources Estevao Pale.

Subscribers only Energy 10.06.2025

DRC, Rwanda
Kinshasa orders Kigali to share Lake Kivu geological findings

The Congolese government has instructed a Parisian law firm to order Rwanda to provide it with geological exploration findings from the lake shared by the DRC and Rwanda.

Subscribers only Energy 10.06.2025

Mozambique
TotalEnergies introduces drastic security measures on Mozambique LNG

Before lifting the force majeure on Mozambique LNG, the French major wants to ensure the safety of all staff in the zone.

Subscribers only Energy 09.06.2025

Rwandan soldiers near Palma, Mozambique, in September 2021.

Spotlight | DRC, Rwanda
Ruzizi III dam, 20%-owned by TotalEnergies, becomes key part of DRC peace talks

A planned hydroelectric project on the Ruzizi River has gradually become a key component of negotiations aimed at ending the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.

Subscribers only Energy 09.06.2025

A Rwandan police officer stands guard along the Ruzizi River near Cyangugu, in February 2025.

Somalia
Genel Energy on standby due to security risks in the east

As the main oil investor in Somaliland, the British-Turkish company is under pressure from its Taiwanese partner to speed up exploration work. Meanwhile, China is keeping a close eye on these preparations.

Subscribers only Energy 09.06.2025

Spotlight | Morocco
Mohammed VI seals major Emirati investment to shake up energy sector

The surprise partnership between Emirati operator Taqa and the royal company Nareva has redrawn the map for energy players in Morocco, without however overshadowing the deal agreed a few months earlier between OCP and Engie.

Subscribers only Energy, Business, Diplomacy 06.06.2025

Morocco's King Mohammed VI (left) with UAE President Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan in Abu Dhabi, in December 2023.

Ivory Coast
Oil giant Vitol makes official its comeback to Ivorian offshore market

Oil trading giant Vitol makes a comeback in the Ivorian offshore market by acquiring 30% of the Baleine field.

Subscribers only Energy 05.06.2025

Morocco
Minister of Energy Benali expected in Paris to talk electricity

With responsiblity for energy issues, Leila Benali is going to meet French Minister for Industry and Energy Marc Ferracci to speak about the interconnection project between Rabat and Paris.

Subscribers only Energy, Diplomacy 04.06.2025

Libya
National Oil Corp accumulates unpaid bills

Payments for the import of fuel have been suspended. The situation is at risk of becoming critical while the Central Libyan Bank has yet to come to an agreement on a new financing mechanism with the committee in charge of the matter.

Subscribers only Energy 30.05.2025

Spotlight | Madagascar
Energy, critical minerals: the disjointed future of Malagasy-French projects

Emmanuel Macron's visit to Madagascar led to the signing of an energy sector agreement and the possibility of a partnership for the supply of critical minerals. Neither of these so-called "strategic" deals is however close to seeing any results.

Subscribers only Energy, Mining, Business 29.05.2025

CEO of Volobe General Hydroelectricity Company (CGHV) Remy Huber and Madagascar's Minister of Energy and Hydrocarbons Olivier Jean-Baptiste, in front of French and Malagasy presidents Emmanuel Macron and Andry Rajoelina, respectively, in Antananarivo on 23 April 2025.

Cameroon
First Lady Chantal Biya's son Franck becomes director at Tradex subsidiaries

Franck Hertz has just joined the boards of Tradex Equatorial Guinea and Tradex DRC. His main backer is Nathalie Moudiki, recently appointed inspector general of the Société Nationale des Hydrocarbures.

Subscribers only Energy, Politics 28.05.2025

Rwanda
The army and military partners snag major road and energy contracts

Since the beginning of the year, several contracts financed by the World Bank have been awarded to various consortiums led by members of the military and close allies of the Ministry of Defence.

Free access Infrastructure, Energy 28.05.2025

Benin
Paralysis within energy and mines ministry raises concerns among investors

Various ministers are increasingly wary of taking decisions for fear of making a move that would displease Patrice Talon. The energy, water, and mines sectors are the most incapacitated by this noxious atmosphere.

Subscribers only Energy, Politics 26.05.2025

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Energy

Equatorial Guinea
Chevron vexed by Atlas over Aseng field

Libya
Arkenu Oil and Bares Holding negotiate their share of black gold with the NOC

Niger
General Tchiani walks a tightrope to maintain control of army

South Africa
All that gas: trade agreement goings-on between Pretoria and Washington

South Africa
Eco Atlantic's arrival on Block 1 is good news for businessman Lawrence Mulaudzi

Morocco
Consensus PR to help kingdom make its football World Cup greener

South Africa
Transfer of PetroSA's audit unit to SANPC raises concerns

Mozambique
Glass half empty for TotalEnergies deputy's visit

DRC, Rwanda
Kinshasa orders Kigali to share Lake Kivu geological findings

Mozambique
TotalEnergies introduces drastic security measures on Mozambique LNG

Spotlight | DRC, Rwanda
Ruzizi III dam, 20%-owned by TotalEnergies, becomes key part of DRC peace talks

Somalia
Genel Energy on standby due to security risks in the east

Spotlight | Morocco
Mohammed VI seals major Emirati investment to shake up energy sector

Ivory Coast
Oil giant Vitol makes official its comeback to Ivorian offshore market

Morocco
Minister of Energy Benali expected in Paris to talk electricity

Libya
National Oil Corp accumulates unpaid bills

Spotlight | Madagascar
Energy, critical minerals: the disjointed future of Malagasy-French projects

Cameroon
First Lady Chantal Biya's son Franck becomes director at Tradex subsidiaries

Rwanda
The army and military partners snag major road and energy contracts

Benin
Paralysis within energy and mines ministry raises concerns among investors

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Energy

Equatorial Guinea Chevron vexed by Atlas over Aseng field

Libya Arkenu Oil and Bares Holding negotiate their share of black gold with the NOC

Niger General Tchiani walks a tightrope to maintain control of army

South Africa All that gas: trade agreement goings-on between Pretoria and Washington

South Africa Eco Atlantic's arrival on Block 1 is good news for businessman Lawrence Mulaudzi

Morocco Consensus PR to help kingdom make its football World Cup greener

South Africa Transfer of PetroSA's audit unit to SANPC raises concerns

Mozambique Glass half empty for TotalEnergies deputy's visit

DRC, Rwanda Kinshasa orders Kigali to share Lake Kivu geological findings

Mozambique TotalEnergies introduces drastic security measures on Mozambique LNG

Spotlight | DRC, Rwanda Ruzizi III dam, 20%-owned by TotalEnergies, becomes key part of DRC peace talks

Somalia Genel Energy on standby due to security risks in the east

Spotlight | Morocco Mohammed VI seals major Emirati investment to shake up energy sector

Ivory Coast Oil giant Vitol makes official its comeback to Ivorian offshore market

Morocco Minister of Energy Benali expected in Paris to talk electricity

Libya National Oil Corp accumulates unpaid bills

Spotlight | Madagascar Energy, critical minerals: the disjointed future of Malagasy-French projects

Cameroon First Lady Chantal Biya's son Franck becomes director at Tradex subsidiaries

Rwanda The army and military partners snag major road and energy contracts

Benin Paralysis within energy and mines ministry raises concerns among investors

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Equatorial Guinea
Chevron vexed by Atlas over Aseng field

Libya
Arkenu Oil and Bares Holding negotiate their share of black gold with the NOC

Niger
General Tchiani walks a tightrope to maintain control of army

South Africa
All that gas: trade agreement goings-on between Pretoria and Washington

South Africa
Eco Atlantic's arrival on Block 1 is good news for businessman Lawrence Mulaudzi

Morocco
Consensus PR to help kingdom make its football World Cup greener

South Africa
Transfer of PetroSA's audit unit to SANPC raises concerns

Mozambique
Glass half empty for TotalEnergies deputy's visit

DRC, Rwanda
Kinshasa orders Kigali to share Lake Kivu geological findings

Mozambique
TotalEnergies introduces drastic security measures on Mozambique LNG

Spotlight | DRC, Rwanda
Ruzizi III dam, 20%-owned by TotalEnergies, becomes key part of DRC peace talks

Somalia
Genel Energy on standby due to security risks in the east

Spotlight | Morocco
Mohammed VI seals major Emirati investment to shake up energy sector

Ivory Coast
Oil giant Vitol makes official its comeback to Ivorian offshore market

Morocco
Minister of Energy Benali expected in Paris to talk electricity

Libya
National Oil Corp accumulates unpaid bills

Spotlight | Madagascar
Energy, critical minerals: the disjointed future of Malagasy-French projects

Cameroon
First Lady Chantal Biya's son Franck becomes director at Tradex subsidiaries

Rwanda
The army and military partners snag major road and energy contracts

Benin
Paralysis within energy and mines ministry raises concerns among investors