The signing of the Power of Siberia 2 pipeline deal by the presidents of Russia and China was perhaps the biggest news to come out of the two leaders’ meeting earlier this month. It was also the deal that may very well make the new global natural gas flow order permanent, potentially interfering with President...
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Tullow Oil Appoints Ian Perks as New CEO, Strengthens Commitment to African Operations
Tullow Oil has announced the appointment of Ian Perks as its new Chief Executive Officer, underscoring the company’s renewed focus on its African portfolio. Perks, who succeeds Rahul Dhir, assumes leadership at a pivotal time as Tullow seeks to consolidate its position as a leading independent energy producer in Africa. His appointment is expected to...
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Equatorial Guinea to launch 2026 upstream licensing round
Equatorial Guinea will launch its highly anticipated EG Ronda 2026 licensing round at this year’s African Energy Week (AEW) later this month. The licensing round forms part of the country’s broader strategy to revitalize its upstream sector, attract new investment and unlock exploration and production opportunities offshore.In preparation for EG Ronda 2026, the Ministry of...
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Shell returns to Angola after two-decade absence
Shell’s return to Angola after a 20-year hiatus highlights a shift in sentiment toward the nation’s oil sector, as reforms aimed at attracting global capital start to show results. Shell, alongside Chevron and Sonangol EP, signed deals with the National Agency of Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels for Block 33 in the Congo Basin, ANPG board...
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Texas says it’s strict on oil field emissions. New data shows it’s not.
Texas’ rubber-stamp system allows drillers to release vast amounts of natural gas into the atmosphere.Hakim Dermish moved to the small South Texas town of Catarina in 2002 in search of a rural lifestyle on a budget. The property where he lived with his wife didn’t have electricity or sewer lines at first, but that didn’t...
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Marketers continue imports as Dangote petrol arrives US3rd September 2025
The Dangote Petroleum Refinery last week made its first Premium Motor Spirit (petrol) shipment to the United States, while local marketers insisted on fuel importation. This confirmed earlier reports that the refinery is exporting more fuels following the shutdown of some foreign refineries for maintenance. According to S&P Global, 300,000 barrels of petrol left Nigeria...
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Angola plans first output at Cabinda oil refinery by year-end
Angola’s planned 30,000-barrel-per-day Cabinda oil refinery, the first to be built since independence a half-century ago, will begin producing fuel by year-end, the Southern African country’s oil and gas minister said on Monday.The project, which will be Angola’s second oil refinery, will help make sub-Saharan Africa’s No.2 crude producer less dependent on costly fuel imports...
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Ghana Becomes Dangote Refinery’s Latest Crude Source as Refinery Hits 70% Capacity
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery has for the first time sourced crude oil from Ghana, in a move that reflects its diversification strategy as the $20 billion project works to stabilize output and silence speculation over technical setbacks. Since the refinery began production, the company has sourced crude not only from Nigeria but also fromBrazil, Angola, Ghana,...
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Crude Oil and Refined Products Market Review and Outlook-1st to 15th Sept
Crude oil prices in the global market declined by about 3.69% compared to the previous pricing window, demonstrating the sector’s recovery from the geopolitical tensions in Q2 that spiked prices considerably around the period. Pump prices are expected to edge slightly in the coming window (1st to 15th September) due to the depreciation of the...
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BOST Doubles Profitability in 2024 as Balance Sheet Strengthens
The Bulk Oil Storage and Transportation Company (BOST) closed 2024 with one of its strongest performances to date, nearly doubling profit after tax on the back of tighter cost controls, improved asset utilization, and a significantly stronger capital base. Profitability Metrics Profit after tax rose to GHS 398 million in 2024, up from GHS 208...