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July 22, 2024

Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery in Talks with Libya for Crude Supply

Nigeria's Dangote Refinery is in discussions with Libya to import crude oil for its 650,000 barrels per day (bpd) plant. Confirmed by senior executive Devakumar Edwin, this move aims to reduce Nigeria's dependence on imported refined products and enhance energy security. By securing crude oil from multiple African sources, the refinery seeks to meet the growing demand for refined products in Nigeria and beyond, operate at full capacity, and stabilize regional oil prices. These discussions reflect a strategic approach to securing energy resources, promoting economic stability, and fostering regional collaboration, crucial for Nigeria's energy future and global market position.
July 18, 2024
3 min

Indonesia Energy Corporation Advances Seismic Exploration at Kruh Block

Indonesia Energy Corporation completes seismic scans at Kruh Block and prepares for drilling while advancing operations at the billion-barrel potential Citarum Block.
July 18, 2024
3 min

Petrovietnam Inks Major Supply Contracts to Enhance Energy Security

Petrovietnam has signed key supply contracts to enhance energy security and market stability in Vietnam.
July 18, 2024
3 min

Tanzania to Launch New Oil and Gas Exploration Licences by Early Next Year

Tanzania set to attract investors and boost hydrocarbon production through new oil and gas exploration licences early next year.
July 15, 2024
3 min

Woodside Secures Landmark LNG Deal with Taiwan’s CPC Corporation

Australian energy giant Woodside has entered a decade-long agreement to supply Taiwan's CPC Corporation with 6 million tonnes of LNG, with the potential for an additional 8.4 million tonnes over a further ten years
July 14, 2024

Libya's current oil production has reached 1.25 million barrels per day.

The National Oil Corporation (NOC) has proudly announced a significant increase in Libya's crude oil production, which has now reached an impressive 1,257,729 barrels per day (bpd). This remarkable achievement is complemented by the production of condensates, which has hit 49,890 bpd, and natural gas production, currently at 220,620 barrels' equivalent per day.
July 12, 2024
3 min

SapuraOMV Begins Production at Jerun Gas Field After $1.6 Billion TotalEnergies Acquisition

SapuraOMV Upstream, acquired recently by TotalEnergies, has started gas production from the Jerun gas field offshore Malaysia, marking a significant milestone in the SK 408 production sharing contract.
July 10, 2024

Al-Waha Oil has achieved a production milestone of 322,000 barrels per day (bpd).

The National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced that Al-Waha Oil Company's production has surged to 322,000 barrels per day, up from 280,000 bpd last year. This increase positions Al-Waha as the leading oil producer in Libya for 2023, with a total output of 102.2 million barrels, an 8.5 million barrel (9%) rise from 2022.
July 10, 2024
3 min

88 Energy Launches Major Seismic Survey in Namibian Owambo Basin

88 Energy has initiated a 2D seismic survey covering part of its PEL 93 exploration block in Namibia’s Owambo Basin. The survey aims to gather 200 km of seismic data, enhancing resource evaluation and identifying new drilling prospects.
July 10, 2024
2 min

Eni Announces Major Offshore Discovery in Mexico

Eni announces a significant offshore discovery in Block 9, Cuenca Salina, Mexico, with an estimated 300-400 million barrels of oil equivalent.
July 9, 2024
3 min

Mozambique-Timor-Leste Energy Agreement: Strengthening Bilateral Relations and Hydrocarbon Exploration

Timor-Leste's expertise in managing a sovereign wealth fund and recent agreements with Mozambique highlight its potential as a prime investment destination in the oil and gas sector.
July 7, 2024

Egypt to Import US Shale Gas

Sidi Kerir Petrochemicals Company (SIDPEC) has announced the formation of a consortium to import US shale gas to Egypt, addressing the country's natural gas shortages and power cuts. SIDPEC will hold a 25% stake in the $663 million consortium, which includes key players like Egyptian Ethylene and Derivatives Company, Gama Construction Company, Egyptian Petrochemicals Company, and Egyptian Natural Gas Company. The consortium's funding will come 40% from shareholders and 60% from bank loans. This initiative aims to enhance Egypt's energy security and stabilize its economy, with an estimated $1.18 billion worth of natural gas needed to resolve the current energy crisis.
July 10, 2024
2 min

Eni Announces Major Offshore Discovery in Mexico

Eni announces a significant offshore discovery in Block 9, Cuenca Salina, Mexico, with an estimated 300-400 million barrels of oil equivalent.
June 28, 2024
4 min

Woodside Energy's Trion Project: A Game-Changer for Mexico's Natural Gas Production and Exports

Woodside Energy project off Matamoros coast to liquefy gas and connect to offshore pipeline in the Gulf of Mexico upon platform arrival in the region
June 28, 2024
2 min

Colombia's Gas Potential Expands: Petrobras & Ecopetrol Begin Drilling Uchuva-2 Well

Colombia's energy future gets a boost as Petrobras & Ecopetrol drill key appraisal well for offshore gas discovery.
June 25, 2024
2 min

Unveiling Green Innovation: Iberdrola México Fuels Millfoods' New Guanajuato Plant with 100% Renewable Energy

Millfoods' cutting-edge corn processing plant in Guanajuato now runs on 100% renewable energy, thanks to a pioneering partnership with Iberdrola México.
June 17, 2024
2 min

Breaking Ground: Construction Starts on Mayakán Energy Expansion Gas Pipeline

CFE and ENGIE México, alongside Energía Mayakán, have initiated construction on the Mayakán Energy Expansion Gas Pipeline, aimed at securing natural gas supply in the Yucatán Peninsula and generating thousands of jobs
June 13, 2024
2 min

Colombia Sets Ambitious Target to Boost Oil Production to 1 Million Bpd

Colombia aims to boost oil production to 1 million barrels per day by revitalizing older contracts and enhancing exploration in underutilized blocks.
June 13, 2024
2 min

Doris Wins FEED Contract for Mexico's Zama Oil Field Development

French engineering firm Doris has been awarded the FEED contract for Mexico's Zama field, a major offshore oil project expected to boost the country's energy supply significantly. 2/2
April 25, 2024
2 min

Colombian Government Pursues Deal to Enable Ecopetrol to Tap into Venezuelan Oil and Gas Reserves

April 25, 2024
2 min

The US to Expand Natural Gas Shipments to Mexico with New Pipelines

April 25, 2024
3 min

Colombia's Offshore Boom: Exploring New Horizons in Rig Activity

April 18, 2024
2 min

Mexican Government Nationalizes Hydrogen Plant at Pemex Refinery

April 18, 2024
1 min

Exciting Discovery: Canacol Energy Unveils New Gas Source at Chontaduro 1 Well

Canacol Energy Ltd. has recently discovered a new natural gas well, Chontaduro 1, in Colombia, showing promising initial test results. The company is now gearing up to drill a second appraisal well, Chontaduro 2, to further assess the area's potential.
July 10, 2024

Al-Waha Oil has achieved a production milestone of 322,000 barrels per day (bpd).

The National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced that Al-Waha Oil Company's production has surged to 322,000 barrels per day, up from 280,000 bpd last year. This increase positions Al-Waha as the leading oil producer in Libya for 2023, with a total output of 102.2 million barrels, an 8.5 million barrel (9%) rise from 2022.
May 8, 2024
3 minutes

Amplus VGE and Carbon Circle Forge Strategic Alliance to Develop West Africa's Oil and Gas Fields

The collaboration between Amplus VGE and Carbon Circle aims to revolutionize access to West Africa's marginal oil and gas fields through innovative solutions and local engagement, offering end-to-end support from production to environmental sustainability.
May 8, 2024
2 minutes

Nigeria Opens 2024 with Major Investment Opportunities in 12 New Petroleum Blocks

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission has launched the 2024 cycle for petroleum license allocation, aiming to stimulate growth in the country's oil industry through transparent and fair processes, offering 12 blocks for exploration, thereby ensuring a promising future for Nigeria's energy sector.
May 7, 2024
3 minutes

Azule Energy Gains 42.5% Stake in Namibia's Promising Oil Sector

Azule Energy, in partnership with BP and Eni, secures a lease for petroleum exploration in Namibia's Orange Basin, marking its expansion into offshore oil exploration beyond Angola.
May 1, 2024
3 minutes

Expansion in Namibia: Chevron Secures 80% Stake in Strategic Exploration Permit

Chevron secures an 80% stake in Namibia's oil exploration permit, signaling its commitment to supporting the country's energy sector growth amidst recent discoveries.
April 30, 2024
2 minutes

Zimbabwe's Eureka Gold Mine to be Powered by Invictus Energy's Mukuyu-2 Gas Field

Invictus Energy's discovery of a substantial natural gas reserve in Zimbabwe's Cabora Bassa project will fuel the Eureka gold mine's operations, marking a strategic move towards leveraging the region's gas potential for electricity generation and revenue generation.
March 22, 2024
3 minutes

Ivory Coast Sets Sights on OPEC Membership Amidst Oil Sector Expansion

Ivory Coast aims to join OPEC, signaling its energy sector's growth and transition towards becoming a net exporter, propelled by recent significant oil discoveries like "Calao."
March 22, 2024
3 min

Libya Surpasses Nigeria to Record Africa's Largest Monthly Oil Production Increase

In a landmark development for Africa's oil industry, Libya surpassed Nigeria with the continent's biggest monthly increase in oil production. February saw Libya's output jump to 1.167 million barrels per day, up by 144,000 barrels from January, significantly outpacing Nigeria's increase of 47,000 barrels per day. This surge, as reported by OPEC, positions Libya as a key player in the global oil market and underscores the shifting dynamics within Africa's oil production landscape.