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CLOTILDE RAVEL

An Africa Intelligence journalist since 2019, Clotilde Ravel heads the South Africa section and also covers Energy matters.

Spotlight | Angola, Mauritania, Senegal
Tatarstan rolls out flagships Tatneft and KamAZ to bring refinery and LAVs to continent

The head of the Russian republic of Tatarstan, Rustam Minnikhanov, has been networking in Africa in search of new opportunities for the Tatar-majority owned companies Tatneft (oil) and KamAZ (automobile).

Subscribers only Defence Energy Diplomacy 15.09.2023

Rustam Minnikhanov took advantage of the Russia-Africa Summit in St Petersburg (27-28 July) to approach African leaders. Here, a meeting with Vladimir Putin and Macky Sall.

Spotlight | South Africa
Offshore gas: TotalEnergies' project caught in South Africa government headwinds

French oil and gas major TotalEnergies is having to deal with a plethora of players as it tries to develop its 11B/12B gas block, with its various South African partners far from united on the issue.

Subscribers only Energy 12.09.2023

In Focus | Congo
From Milan to Pointe-Noire, the secrets of the powerful 'ENI family'

Nicknamed "the most African of majors", the Italian energy company ENI has made the Congo a central hub where big contracts and family affairs flourish, fortified by close ties to President Denis Sassou-Nguesso. The group is set to invest several billions of dollars in a liquefied natural gas export project, with the blessings of the Congolese and Italian governments, brought closer by the gas giant.

Subscribers only Energy 17.07.2023

Spotlight | Mauritania, Senegal
GTA domestic gas not due to arrive in Senegal or Mauritania before 2025

BP and Kosmos Energy plan to begin production in the Grand Tortue offshore LNG project early next year, but the pipelines and power stations needed to supply Mauritania's and Senegal's domestic markets are far from ready.

Subscribers only Energy 12.07.2023

Spotlight | Africa
Industry leaders support Berlin's hydrogen diplomacy

Eager to diversify its energy supply, Germany is looking into various green hydrogen projects in Africa. Siemens, Enertrag and Bosch are in the vanguard, and Egypt and Namibia are competing to secure investment pledges.

Subscribers only Energy 29.06.2023

Robert Habeck (3rd from left), Federal Minister for Economic Affairs and Climate Protection, and Hage Gottfried Geingob (4th from right), president of Namibia, focusing on closer cooperation on hydrogen on 5 December 2022 in Windhoek.

Spotlight | Ghana
PetroSA's case for TEN and Jubilee shares poisons relations between GNPC and energy ministry

The Ghanaian authorities are still refusing to approve a transaction authorising PetroSA to increase its stake in the offshore permit Deepwater Tano. GNPC seems to have taken sides with the South African firm, which has teamed up with the discreet local firm Bluestar Exploration for the transaction.

Subscribers only Energy 13.06.2023

In Focus | South Africa
State-owned PetroSA in death throes as national energy crisis persists

PetroSA has been fighting for survival since its Mossel Bay refinery shut in 2020. Its crisis has deepened in recent months, with a lack of funds preventing urgent maintenance work on high-risk infrastructure. Company documents seen by Africa Intelligence paint a grim picture of an almost bankrupt firm hobbled by inept management and an allegedly cavalier chairman, Nkululeko Poya.

Subscribers only Energy Politics 12.06.2023

PetroSA interim chairman Nkululeko Poya, Energy and Mineral Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe and President Cyril Ramaphosa.

Spotlight | Ghana
How Springfield became ENI's worst nightmare

ENI has since 2020 been fighting against an injunction to unite its producing Sankofa offshore field in Ghana with the non-producing Afina field operated by local firm Springfield E&P, which is close to the government.

Subscribers only Energy 25.05.2023

Spotlight | Namibia, South Africa
Namibia eclipses South Africa as TotalEnergies, Shell and ENI hone in on new El Dorado

Namibian offshore, now seen as a new frontier for exploration after TotalEnergies and Shell's discoveries there, is whetting many appetites. South Africa in contrast is struggling in the shadow of the burgeoning new giant.

Subscribers only Energy 17.05.2023

Spotlight | Congo
ENI's $5bn 'Marine XII' LNG project in Congo electrifies politicians and subcontractors alike

By promising substantial investments in an LNG export project off the coast of Pointe-Noire, Italy's ENI has raised hopes of breathing new life into a moribund industry. The Congolese authorities have placed high stakes on the project.

Subscribers only Energy 04.04.2023

Spotlight | Central African Republic, South Africa
Gupta brothers seek asylum in central Africa

Currently living in exile in Dubai and under threat of being extradited to South Africa, where they are wanted on charges of embezzlement, the Guptas are seeking a safe haven in the centre of the continent.

Subscribers only Business 31.03.2023

Spotlight | Central Africa
Pressure mounts on CEMAC to relax foreign exchange rules

The main foreign investors in the Economic and Monetary Community of Central Africa are alarmed by the regional body's foreign exchange regulations, considering them to be too tough. But despite intense lobbying, a relaxation of the rules looks unlikely, the central bank having set itself ambitious objectives for foreign currency reserves.

Subscribers only Energy Mining Commodity traders 17.03.2023

Abbas Mahamat Tolli, governor of the Bank of Central African States, in Paris in 2018.

Inner circles | Africa
Africa's small oil producers court Gulf states at OPEC

The seven African members of OPEC are the smallest producers of its 13 members and can struggle to be heard within a cartel dominated by Saudi Arabia and the UAE, but they are doing their best to defend their interests.

Subscribers only Energy Diplomacy 24.02.2023

Representatives of OPEC member countries.

Spotlight | South Africa
Ramaphosa ponders candidates for new high-stakes electricity portfolio

On 9 February South Africa's president announced the creation of a ministry of electricity to coordinate the fight against the energy crisis that leaves the country without power for hours on end every day. A favourite has emerged to fill the high-risk position.

Subscribers only Energy 23.02.2023

Spotlight | Angola, Egypt, Mauritania, Senegal
Grand Tortue, hydrogen and Angola: BP's exceptions to Africa pull-out

British major BP has abandoned almost all of its oil activities on the continent in recent years, thus underscoring its ambition to focus on natural gas and the emerging prospect of hydrogen. The firm remains present in four countries:

Free Energy 15.02.2023

Bernard Looney, BP Chief Executive, in Cairo, Egypt, on 14 February 2022.

Spotlight | South Africa
TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné ups the bidding on offshore gas

Until now, South Africa's national oil company PetroSA was thought to be the only potential buyer of the gas that TotalEnergies should begin producing on its block 11B/12B from 2027. But a recent visit by the French major's CEO has changed all that.

Subscribers only Energy 03.02.2023

TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne near Paris, on 28 May 2021.

In Focus | Saudi Arabia, South Africa
Energy lobbyist NJ Ayuk smooths relations between Pretoria and Riyadh

South Africa has never been one of Saudi Arabia's trade priorities, except for armaments. But energy matters and rare metals seem to have sparked a paradigm shift. The kingdom is now conducting a charm offensive in the country and promising major investments.

Subscribers only Energy Diplomacy 09.01.2023

The Cameroonian NJ Ayuk, champion of African oil, plays matchmaker between Saudi Arabia and South Africa.

Spotlight | West Africa
Senegal, Ivory Coast and Ghana battle for "energy hub" title under Nigeria's shadow

Senegal, Ivory Coast and Ghana have launched ambitious projects and made bold statements in their bids to become West Africa's next "energy hub". Those efforts, however, are a long way from unseating dominant Nigeria.

Subscribers only Energy 02.01.2023

East Africa, Nigeria, West Africa
How is Coral Energy fuelling its expansion in Africa?

In recent months the Dubai oil trading company Coral, which has always maintained close ties with Russia, has been stepping up its activities in Africa, prompting speculation among its competitors as to the provenance of its consignments.

Subscribers only Energy Commodity traders 15.12.2022

Spotlight | Ivory Coast
ENI keeps president close and subcontractors hanging ahead of Baleine launch

As the Italian major moves towards the start of production from the Baleine discovery, CEO Claudio Descalzi has been making sure every thing goes smoothly with the Ivorian authorities. After several trips to visit President Alassane Ouattara, he is now planning another journey to Abidjan.

Subscribers only Energy 15.11.2022

ENI president Claudio Descalzi and Ivorian President Alassane Ouattara address a press conference on 10 December 2021 at the presidential palace in Abidjan.

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Egypt
The rise of militia businessman Arjani

DRC
Tshisekedi keeps close eye on Kabila ahead of presidential elections

CLOTILDE RAVEL

Spotlight | Angola, Mauritania, Senegal
Tatarstan rolls out flagships Tatneft and KamAZ to bring refinery and LAVs to continent

Spotlight | South Africa
Offshore gas: TotalEnergies' project caught in South Africa government headwinds

In Focus | Congo
From Milan to Pointe-Noire, the secrets of the powerful 'ENI family'

Spotlight | Mauritania, Senegal
GTA domestic gas not due to arrive in Senegal or Mauritania before 2025

Spotlight | Africa
Industry leaders support Berlin's hydrogen diplomacy

Spotlight | Ghana
PetroSA's case for TEN and Jubilee shares poisons relations between GNPC and energy ministry

In Focus | South Africa
State-owned PetroSA in death throes as national energy crisis persists

Spotlight | Ghana
How Springfield became ENI's worst nightmare

Spotlight | Namibia, South Africa
Namibia eclipses South Africa as TotalEnergies, Shell and ENI hone in on new El Dorado

Spotlight | Congo
ENI's $5bn 'Marine XII' LNG project in Congo electrifies politicians and subcontractors alike

Spotlight | Central African Republic, South Africa
Gupta brothers seek asylum in central Africa

Spotlight | Central Africa
Pressure mounts on CEMAC to relax foreign exchange rules

Inner circles | Africa
Africa's small oil producers court Gulf states at OPEC

Spotlight | South Africa
Ramaphosa ponders candidates for new high-stakes electricity portfolio

Spotlight | Angola, Egypt, Mauritania, Senegal
Grand Tortue, hydrogen and Angola: BP's exceptions to Africa pull-out

Spotlight | South Africa
TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné ups the bidding on offshore gas

In Focus | Saudi Arabia, South Africa
Energy lobbyist NJ Ayuk smooths relations between Pretoria and Riyadh

Spotlight | West Africa
Senegal, Ivory Coast and Ghana battle for "energy hub" title under Nigeria's shadow

East Africa, Nigeria, West Africa
How is Coral Energy fuelling its expansion in Africa?

Spotlight | Ivory Coast
ENI keeps president close and subcontractors hanging ahead of Baleine launch

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CLOTILDE RAVEL

Spotlight | Angola, Mauritania, Senegal Tatarstan rolls out flagships Tatneft and KamAZ to bring refinery and LAVs to continent

Spotlight | South Africa Offshore gas: TotalEnergies' project caught in South Africa government headwinds

In Focus | Congo From Milan to Pointe-Noire, the secrets of the powerful 'ENI family'

Spotlight | Mauritania, Senegal GTA domestic gas not due to arrive in Senegal or Mauritania before 2025

Spotlight | Africa Industry leaders support Berlin's hydrogen diplomacy

Spotlight | Ghana PetroSA's case for TEN and Jubilee shares poisons relations between GNPC and energy ministry

In Focus | South Africa State-owned PetroSA in death throes as national energy crisis persists

Spotlight | Ghana How Springfield became ENI's worst nightmare

Spotlight | Namibia, South Africa Namibia eclipses South Africa as TotalEnergies, Shell and ENI hone in on new El Dorado

Spotlight | Congo ENI's $5bn 'Marine XII' LNG project in Congo electrifies politicians and subcontractors alike

Spotlight | Central African Republic, South Africa Gupta brothers seek asylum in central Africa

Spotlight | Central Africa Pressure mounts on CEMAC to relax foreign exchange rules

Inner circles | Africa Africa's small oil producers court Gulf states at OPEC

Spotlight | South Africa Ramaphosa ponders candidates for new high-stakes electricity portfolio

Spotlight | Angola, Egypt, Mauritania, Senegal Grand Tortue, hydrogen and Angola: BP's exceptions to Africa pull-out

Spotlight | South Africa TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné ups the bidding on offshore gas

In Focus | Saudi Arabia, South Africa Energy lobbyist NJ Ayuk smooths relations between Pretoria and Riyadh

Spotlight | West Africa Senegal, Ivory Coast and Ghana battle for "energy hub" title under Nigeria's shadow

East Africa, Nigeria, West Africa How is Coral Energy fuelling its expansion in Africa?

Spotlight | Ivory Coast ENI keeps president close and subcontractors hanging ahead of Baleine launch

Refine your search

About Africa Intelligence

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Africa Intelligence on social media

Indigo Publications' websites

Egypt
The rise of militia businessman Arjani

DRC
Tshisekedi keeps close eye on Kabila ahead of presidential elections

Spotlight | Angola, Mauritania, Senegal
Tatarstan rolls out flagships Tatneft and KamAZ to bring refinery and LAVs to continent

Spotlight | South Africa
Offshore gas: TotalEnergies' project caught in South Africa government headwinds

In Focus | Congo
From Milan to Pointe-Noire, the secrets of the powerful 'ENI family'

Spotlight | Mauritania, Senegal
GTA domestic gas not due to arrive in Senegal or Mauritania before 2025

Spotlight | Africa
Industry leaders support Berlin's hydrogen diplomacy

Spotlight | Ghana
PetroSA's case for TEN and Jubilee shares poisons relations between GNPC and energy ministry

In Focus | South Africa
State-owned PetroSA in death throes as national energy crisis persists

Spotlight | Ghana
How Springfield became ENI's worst nightmare

Spotlight | Namibia, South Africa
Namibia eclipses South Africa as TotalEnergies, Shell and ENI hone in on new El Dorado

Spotlight | Congo
ENI's $5bn 'Marine XII' LNG project in Congo electrifies politicians and subcontractors alike

Spotlight | Central African Republic, South Africa
Gupta brothers seek asylum in central Africa

Spotlight | Central Africa
Pressure mounts on CEMAC to relax foreign exchange rules

Inner circles | Africa
Africa's small oil producers court Gulf states at OPEC

Spotlight | South Africa
Ramaphosa ponders candidates for new high-stakes electricity portfolio

Spotlight | Angola, Egypt, Mauritania, Senegal
Grand Tortue, hydrogen and Angola: BP's exceptions to Africa pull-out

Spotlight | South Africa
TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanné ups the bidding on offshore gas

In Focus | Saudi Arabia, South Africa
Energy lobbyist NJ Ayuk smooths relations between Pretoria and Riyadh

Spotlight | West Africa
Senegal, Ivory Coast and Ghana battle for "energy hub" title under Nigeria's shadow

East Africa, Nigeria, West Africa
How is Coral Energy fuelling its expansion in Africa?

Spotlight | Ivory Coast
ENI keeps president close and subcontractors hanging ahead of Baleine launch