Guyana recorded the lowest gasoline price in the Caribbean region in July, well below the global average, according to data shared by the Energy Chamber of Trinidad and Tobago last Thursday. The Chamber’s analysis, which drew on figures from globalpetrolprices.com, shows that gasoline in Guyana retailed at approximately US$0.81 per litre in July, compared to...
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Namibia picks South African nuclear tech for Walvis Bay oil refinery.
Namibia has selected South African-developed nuclear technology to power a new oil refinery planned for Walvis Bay, with the project set to be driven by the Dune 7 Special Purpose Vehicle and backed by the Namibian government. The refinery, designed to process 300,000 barrels per stream day (BPSD), will utilise the High Temperature Modular Reactor...
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Where to find oil and gas in the Philippines: Proven reservesIncreased exploration, drilling pace
According to Statista, citing official Department of Energy (DoE) data, the island nation holds 139 million barrels of “proven” reserves, as of 2024. That’s equivalent to an estimated market value of $9.61 billion (based on mid-2025 oil market data). There could be more.The Philippines is said to be “sitting” on a gold mine of untapped...
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MISA Energy Ghana Emerges as Bold New Identity for Former Engen Ghana.
Formerly known as Engen Ghana, the company has officially unveiled its new identity as MISA Energy Ghana Limited, signalling a transformative shift toward becoming a truly African energy brand—rooted in Ghanaian leadership and driven by international best practices. Unveiling the rebrand at a ceremony in Accra, CEO Brent Nartey emphasized that the new name represents...
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COPEC Rejects Claims of 20% Public Transport Fare Hike, Urges Stakeholder Dialogue
The Chamber of Petroleum Consumers (COPEC) has dismissed reports suggesting a 20% hike in public transport fares set to take effect on Friday, August 8, 2025. In a press statement released Tuesday, August 5, COPEC clarified that its engagement with key transport unions, including the Ghana Private Road Transport Union (GPRTU), revealed no official confirmation...
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Petroleum revenues slump 56% in first-half 2025, sharp decline reflects falling output, global price pressures
Petroleum revenues fell by more than half in the first six months of 2025, dropping 56 percent year-on-year to US$370.6million amid a double blow from declining crude oil output and weakening global prices, according to data from the Bank of Ghana (BoG). This development marks a steep reversal from the same period in 2024, when...
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China’s CC7 to build 3GW green ammonia plant for Hyphen in Namibia.
China National Chemical Engineering & Construction Corporation Seven (CC7) has been awarded the contract to design and build the world’s largest green ammonia plant in Namibia. The deal with Hyphen Hydrogen Energy includes Front-End Engineering Design (FEED) and Engineering, Procurement and Construction (EPC) contracts. The signing was witnessed by China Chemical Chairman Mo Dingge and...
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Dangote Refinery Saves Nigeria $20bn in Fuel Import, Report Shows
The 650,000 barrels per day capacity Dangote Petroleum Refinery in the Ibeju-Lekki area of Lagos is currently bailing the Federal Government out of a pressing financial crisis with the steady supply of foreign currencies, Business Hallmark can report shows. The continued flow of FX to the refinery owned by Africa’s richest man, Alhaji Aliko Dangote,...
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Importation of toxic fuel deals a major blow to Dangote’s fight for market share.
According to current statistics from the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), marketers have recommenced large-scale imports of refined petroleum products, bypassing domestic refining possibilities, most notably the $20 billion Dangote Petroleum Refinery in Lekki. Marketers in Nigeria have resumed large-scale imports of refined petroleum products due to domestic refining limitations, including underutilization...
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BP hails Brazil block as its largest global oil and gas find in 25 years
BP (BP.L), opens new tab has made its largest global oil and gas discovery in 25 years in Brazil’s Santos basin, it said on Monday, in what may be a major boost for the British company’s strategic shift away from renewable energy to refocus on fossil fuels.BP is seeking to bolster oil and gas in...