Current estimates of Africa’s oil and gas reserves are significantly understated and could potentially double or even triple with the application of advanced exploration technologies, according to Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim, the Secretary-General of the African Petroleum Producers’ Organisation (APPO). Speaking at the African Refiners and Distributors Association (ARDA) conference held this week in Cape…
Written By: By Jemosop Faith, Faith specializes in energy conversations in Africa. Breaking down complex policy discussions into accessible, everyday conversations, she is a writer at Africa Digest News backed by 2+ years of focused experience. Ugandan government has announced that it has secured the necessary funding for the ambitious East African Crude Oil Pipeline…
Tullow Oil, a British oil exploration company, has written off Sh18.8 billion ($145 million) from its Kenyan assets, citing significant hurdles in the long-delayed Turkana oil project. The announcement highlights the mounting challenges facing Kenya’s ambition to become an oil-exporting nation. The write-off stems from a combination of government approval delays, a lack of investor…
By Jemosop Faith, Faith specializes in energy, climate, and renewables, transforming complex policy discussions into accessible, everyday conversations, she is a writer at Africa Digest News backed by 2+ years of focused experience President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda has ignited a crucial debate about resource sovereignty in Africa, firmly rejecting the pressure to export Uganda’s…
Written By: By Jemosop Faith, Faith specializes in energy, climate, and renewables, transforming complex policy discussions into accessible, everyday conversations, she is a writer at Africa Digest News backed by 2+ years of focused experience The recent announcement of the sale of Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited (SPDC) to Renaissance Africa Energy Holdings has…
Mozambique, poised to become a major player in the global energy market, is navigating a pivotal moment. The $5 billion loan from the U.S. Export-Import Bank (EXIM) to support Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) projects, primarily the Area 1 development, has ignited hopes of transformative economic and social progress. However, the realization of this potential hinges…
The Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG project, located on the maritime border between Mauritania and Senegal, is set to make a major impact on West Africa’s energy landscape. As the project prepares to load its first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo, it presents both economic opportunities and environmental challenges tied to large-scale energy development. GTA…
Aliko Dangote’s massive Dangote Refinery is set to change Nigeria’s oil industry by making the country self-sufficient in fuel production. Located in the Lekki Free Zone near Lagos, the refinery can process 650,000 barrels of crude oil per day, making it the largest single-train refinery in the world. This project is expected to reshape Nigeria’s…
Azule Energy has announced the successful completion of the Quiluma and Maboqueiro offshore platforms, marking a key step in Angola’s New Gas Consortium (NGC) project. This is Angola’s first major gas project that isn’t tied to oil production, making it an important milestone for the country’s energy sector. The project, backed by Azule Energy, Sonangol…
Nigeria, Algeria, and Niger have taken a significant step forward in advancing the Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline (TSGP), a major project designed to transport natural gas from Nigeria to Europe. Officials from the three countries signed agreements in Algiers that aim to enhance gas supplies to European markets amidst ongoing geopolitical tensions and an energy crisis…
