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Addax Petroleum

Founded in 1987 by the Swiss oil trader Jean-Claude Gandur, Addax Petroleum specialises in exploration and production. The groupe was acquired by Sinopec in 2009.

Mauritania
Finance ministry orders audit of Addax Energy's bunkering activities

The Swiss trader's bunkering activities in Mauritanian waters have caught the attention of the finance ministry, sparking an audit request in early September.

Subscribers only Energy 14.09.2021

Gabon
Perenco makes core staff changes to roll out mass investment plan

The country's largest oil producer has an ambitious development plan linked to its takeover of the Cap Lopez terminal from TotalEnergies in late July. To take on the task, the junior oil firm will be bringing in new management.

Subscribers only Energy 14.09.2021

Adrien Broche (Perenco) with oil minister Vincent de Paul Massassa.

Mauritania
Addax exit opens the way for a new fuel supplier

To avoid a break in the gasoline supply chain after the Swiss firm's departure, Nouakchott plans to call on other foreign traders. For its part, the contract holder denies this and claims its contract is still running.

Subscribers only Energy 08.09.2021

Mauritania
Nouakchott in dispute with exclusive fuel supplier Addax Energy

Although it was supposed to handle all Mauritania's oil product imports in 2021, Swiss trader Addax Energy could be forced to drop its lucrative supply contract there earlier than intended.

Subscribers only Energy 31.08.2021

Gabon
Total, Perenco, and Assala tackle the inflammatory issue of employee vaccination

The country's three main oil companies have chosen different strategies to encourage, or even force, their staff to be vaccinated against Covid-19

Subscribers only Energy 27.07.2021

Cameroon
Things aren't going well between Perenco and Addax (Sinopec)

The relationship between the two oil companies has deteriorated to the point of them almost coming to blows during a stakeholder meeting.

Subscribers only Energy 21.07.2021

South Africa
Addax and Oryx Group accused of profiting from maritime law loophole

A former senior state agency official has accused South African Marine Fuels of profiting from "roundtripping", a tax-avoiding practice that domestic law does not address. The firm itself denies any wrongdoing.

Subscribers only Energy 16.06.2021

Nigeria
Usual suspects and unknowns among winners of NNPC swap deals

The Nigerian state-owned company has published the list of firms who will get crude oil in exchange for petroleum products. As usual, established companies rub shoulders with unknown firms that have close links to the government.

Subscribers only Energy 07.06.2021

Gabon
Vaalco brings in new blood as it prepares for fresh talks with the government on Etame Marin

The Texan junior has overhauled its senior management team in an attempt to improve its relations with the oil ministry.

Subscribers only Energy 18.05.2021

Nigeria
Buhari's overrule of DPR decision exposes opposing petroleum clan networks

The Addax Petroleum dispute is the perfect illustration of how the NNPC has been able to drive home its dominence over the country's petroleum regulator.

Subscribers only Energy 03.05.2021

Spotlight | Nigeria
Relations with Beijing cool over Addax ouster

Abuja's decision to remove the Chinese oil firm over a tax dispute has prompted complaints and threats of litigation. The four blocks previously exploited by Addax have been transferred to two Nigerian firms.

Subscribers only Energy 20.04.2021

Congo
Gunvor execs named in Congo corruption case hit by new scandal

A former employee of Swiss trader Gunvor admitted in early April that he paid nearly $22m in bribes to Ecuadorian officials between 2012 and 2019 to win contracts with the state-run oil company. He was working under the supervision of executives who were already in their jobs when a similar case occurred in 2012 in Congo and Ivory Coast.

Subscribers only Energy 16.04.2021

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Addax exit opens the way for a new fuel supplier

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CNPC and Petronas to be scrutinised by redoubted oil industry auditor Alex Stewart International

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Bongo and oil minister Massassa poised for action in Maurel & Prom arbitration

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Paris law firm Betto recruits a former Addax executive close to the Bongos

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Nigeria Buhari's overrule of DPR decision exposes opposing petroleum clan networks

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South Sudan CNPC and Petronas to be scrutinised by redoubted oil industry auditor Alex Stewart International

Gabon Bongo and oil minister Massassa poised for action in Maurel & Prom arbitration

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About Africa Intelligence

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Africa Intelligence on social media

Indigo Publications' websites

Namibia
Namibia oil utopia hangs on TotalEnergies' final investment decision

Nigeria
The latest secrets of a $10bn legal scandal between Abuja and London

Mauritania
Finance ministry orders audit of Addax Energy's bunkering activities

Gabon
Perenco makes core staff changes to roll out mass investment plan

Mauritania
Addax exit opens the way for a new fuel supplier

Mauritania
Nouakchott in dispute with exclusive fuel supplier Addax Energy

Gabon
Total, Perenco, and Assala tackle the inflammatory issue of employee vaccination

Cameroon
Things aren't going well between Perenco and Addax (Sinopec)

South Africa
Addax and Oryx Group accused of profiting from maritime law loophole

Nigeria
Usual suspects and unknowns among winners of NNPC swap deals

Gabon
Vaalco brings in new blood as it prepares for fresh talks with the government on Etame Marin

Nigeria
Buhari's overrule of DPR decision exposes opposing petroleum clan networks

Spotlight | Nigeria
Relations with Beijing cool over Addax ouster

Congo
Gunvor execs named in Congo corruption case hit by new scandal

South Sudan
CNPC and Petronas to be scrutinised by redoubted oil industry auditor Alex Stewart International

Gabon
Bongo and oil minister Massassa poised for action in Maurel & Prom arbitration

Gabon
Paris law firm Betto recruits a former Addax executive close to the Bongos

Nigeria
Questiaux (ex-Addax Petroleum) on quest to save Eland Oil & Gas

East Africa, Mauritius, Southern Africa
Luxury safari industry expands its base camp in Mauritius

South Africa
Sasol overhauls E&P as it seeks to reduce exposure

Gabon
How Maixent Accrombessi switched allegiance from Ali Bongo to Patrice Talon

Gabon
Libreville tries to play off Trafigura against Augusta