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👉Hilong Secures $54M Contract for Congo LNG Phase 2Chinese engineering firm Hilong Offshore Engineering has secured a co...
14/02/2025

👉Hilong Secures $54M Contract for Congo LNG Phase 2

Chinese engineering firm Hilong Offshore Engineering has secured a contract with energy major Eni for the second phase of the Republic of Congo’s inaugural LNG development: Congo LNG.

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The contract – valued at $54.76 million – covers transportation and installation works for two wellhead platforms. Commencing in June 2025, the contract will last 6 months, with operations set to begin in November 2025.

With the addition of the Nguya FLNG vessel, Congo LNG will increase its production capacity to 3 mtpa by the end of 2025, aligning with national goals to boost LNG exports and gas monetization.

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14/02/2025

Dino Miguel Milisse, General Director of the National Institute of Mines of Mozambique spoke with African Mining Week (AMW) about – the country’s solid minerals regulator aswell as the country’s mining potential.

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Milisse highlighted how Mozambique’s regulatory policies are designed to attract global investors. Commenting on the prospects, Milisse said Mozambique is a very rich country with almost all its coast holding heavy sands deposits and vast reserves of graphite, gemstone and rubies.

🔗From October 1–3, 2025, at the Cape Town International Convention Centre, AMW will bring together stakeholders from across Africa and around the world to drive meaningful conversations, forge partnerships and unlock the continent’s mining potential.

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➡️Mali’s Bougouni Lithium Project Achieves First Spodumene ProductionUK-based mining firm Kodal Minerals has achieved fi...
13/02/2025

➡️Mali’s Bougouni Lithium Project Achieves First Spodumene Production

UK-based mining firm Kodal Minerals has achieved first production of spodumene concentrate at its Bougouni Lithium Project in southern Mali.

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The milestone follows the commissioning of the Stage 1 Dense Media Separation (DMS) processing plant, which has met its planned production profile, producing spodumene concentrate with a lithium oxide grade of 5.53%, according to the company.

Going forward, Kodal Minerals will stress test the DMS processing plant to reach its full nameplate capacity ahead of its planned first lithium shipment to China by the end of March 2025.

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🔸Nigeria Confirms Early 2025 Launch of Africa Energy BankThe Africa Energy Bank (AEB) is set to commence operations in t...
13/02/2025

🔸Nigeria Confirms Early 2025 Launch of Africa Energy Bank

The Africa Energy Bank (AEB) is set to commence operations in the first quarter of 2025, aiming for an ambitious $120 billion asset base, Reuters reported on February 11.

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Nigeria’s Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, confirmed the development, with Nigeria having secured the hosting rights for the bank last July after competing against three other nations.

Established through a partnership between the African Export-Import Bank and the African Petroleum Producers Organization, the AEB is designed to fund oil and gas projects while supporting the continent’s energy transition goals.

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👉Impact Oil & Gas Advances Drilling at Namibia’s Block 2913B Exploration company Impact Oil & Gas has announced the succ...
13/02/2025

👉Impact Oil & Gas Advances Drilling at Namibia’s Block 2913B

Exploration company Impact Oil & Gas has announced the successful completion of drilling at the Tamboti-1X exploration well in Block 2913B, offshore Namibia.

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Situated in PEL 56, the well was drilled to a total depth of 6,450m using Northern Ocean’s semisubmersible Deepsea Mira rig and encountered oil in lower-quality Upper Cretaceous sandstones.

Days earlier, energy major TotalEnergies spud the Marula-1X exploration well using the Deepsea Mira within the southern reach of Block 2913B. The well will target Albian-aged sandstones within the Marula fan complex.

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➡️Chevron Completes PEL 82 Farm-in Offshore NamibiaIndependent exploration company Custos Energy has announced the compl...
13/02/2025

➡️Chevron Completes PEL 82 Farm-in Offshore Namibia

Independent exploration company Custos Energy has announced the completion of energy supermajor Chevron’s subsidiary Chevron Namibia Exploration II Limited’s farm-in to PEL 82.

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Chevron now holds an 80% working interest and operatorship of the license. Chevron’s farm-in into PEL 82 adds to its existing offshore exploration portfolio in Namibia.

The company currently operates PEL 90 where, together with its JV partners Trago Energy and Namcor, the major completed its first deepwater offshore well in January.

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Ferial Mezoui, our International Account Executive, will be in Egypt, Cairo, from February 17-19, 2025. Interested in sp...
12/02/2025

Ferial Mezoui, our International Account Executive, will be in Egypt, Cairo, from February 17-19, 2025.

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Molka Saadaoui, our Account Executive, will be in Egypt, Cairo, from February 17-19, 2025. Interested in sponsoring, par...
12/02/2025

Molka Saadaoui, our Account Executive, will be in Egypt, Cairo, from February 17-19, 2025.

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South Africa: SANPC On Track to Launch in AprilSouth Africa's National Petroleum Company (SANPC) is scheduled to launch ...
12/02/2025

South Africa: SANPC On Track to Launch in April

South Africa's National Petroleum Company (SANPC) is scheduled to launch on April 1, 2025, as part of the country's efforts to restructure state-owned enterprises and stimulate economic growth, according to the Portfolio Committee on Mineral and Petroleum Resources.

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Since the Cabinet approved the merger of PetroSA, iGas and the Strategic Fuel Fund (SFF) in June 2020, work has been underway to bring them together under SANPC. The Central Energy Fund (CEF) Group, which reports to the Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources, is overseeing the process.

The Committee welcomed a recent agreement with labor unions to ensure a smooth transition for employees from PetroSA, iGas and SFF, emphasizing that having workers on board is key to making the merger successful.

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Jack Miller, our Commercial Director, will be in London, United Kingdom, from February 24-26, 2025. Interested in sponso...
12/02/2025

Jack Miller, our Commercial Director, will be in London, United Kingdom, from February 24-26, 2025.

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👉South Africa’s state-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed two agreements for the development of th...
12/02/2025

👉South Africa’s state-owned Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) has signed two agreements for the development of the country’s first LNG import terminal and the construction of a liquid bulk terminal at the Port of Richards Bay.

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The first agreement – signed with Zululand Energy Imports – will see the development of an import terminal with an initial annual throughput of two million tons. Over a 25-year concession period, the terminal will have the potential to increase yearly volumes to over 5 million tons.

The LNG import terminal is aligned with South Africa’s Department of Mineral Resources and Energy’s plans to deliver 6,000 MW of gas-to-power in the country.

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12/02/2025

Dans une interview exclusive avec CNBC Africa le Ministre des Hydrocarbures de la République du Congo, Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua, a annoncé que le ministère mettra à profit le Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) pour soutenir la vision à long terme du pays visant à devenir un acteur majeur du développement énergétique régional.

Lors du CEIF 2025, le Ministère des Hydrocarbures lancera son cycle d’octroi de licences 2025, offrant des blocs terrestres, offshore et marginaux aux investisseurs et développeurs potentiels. Ce cycle de licences s’inscrit dans la stratégie du pays visant à augmenter la production pétrolière de 274 000 barils par jour (bpj) actuellement à 500 000 bpj d’ici la fin de l’année.

Par ailleurs, le ministère dévoilera également son Plan Directeur du Gaz (GMP) lors du CEIF 2025. Ce plan vise à consolider la position des entreprises d’exploration et de production existantes tout en attirant de nouveaux investissements dans le secteur du gaz naturel.

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Se déroulant du 24 au 26 mars 2025 à Brazzaville, le CEIF 2025 réunira des développeurs de projets, des régulateurs congolais et des décideurs politiques, facilitant un dialogue ouvert ainsi que de nouveaux investissements et accords dans le secteur énergétique du pays. À la tête du CEIF 2025, le ministre Itoua joue un rôle clé dans la mise en œuvre de réformes et d’initiatives ambitieuses visant à maximiser le potentiel énergétique du Congo.

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12/02/2025

In an exclusive interview with CNBC Africa, Minister of Hydrocarbons of the Republic of Congo Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua has announced that the Ministry will leverage the upcoming inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) to support the country’s long-term view to becoming a major player in regional energy development.

During CEIF 2025, the Ministry of Hydrocarbons will launch its 2025 licensing round, offering onshore, offshore and marginal acreage to potential investors and developers. This year’s licensing round aligns with the country’s strategy to increase oil production from the current 274,000 barrels per day (bpd) to 500,000 bpd by the end of this year.

Meanwhile, the Ministry is also set to launch its Gas Master Plan (GMP) at CEIF 2025. The GMP aims to consolidate the position of existing exploration and production companies while attracting new investments to the country’s natural gas sector.

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Taking place from March 24-26, 2025, in Brazzaville, CEIF 2025 will connect project developers with Congolese regulators and policymakers while enabling candid dialogue and facilitating new investments and deals in the country’s energy sector. Set to headline CEIF 2025, Minister Itoua’s leadership in Congo has been instrumental in driving forward ambitious reforms and initiatives aimed at maximizing the country’s energy potential.

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Last chance to book your early bird delegate pass Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF)!The inaugural Congo Energy & In...
11/02/2025

Last chance to book your early bird delegate pass Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF)!

The inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) will connect project developers with Congolese regulators and policymakers to facilitate investments and deals in the country’s energy sector. Organized by Energy Capital & Power in collaboration with the Ministry of Hydrocarbons, the event will showcase opportunities across the hydrocarbon value chain, with a focus on partnerships, regional collaboration and the development of emerging energy projects. The theme, Securing Growth and Investment in a New Era, underscores the country’s strategic importance as an energy hub in Central Africa.

With a stable regulatory environment, strong support from international oil companies like TotalEnergies and the advancement of its Gas Master Plan, the Republic of Congo is strategically placed to become a major player in regional energy security and gas monetization.

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➡️CAPP to Mobilize Investments, Establish Regional Power Market With aims to establish a regional electricity market in ...
11/02/2025

➡️CAPP to Mobilize Investments, Establish Regional Power Market

With aims to establish a regional electricity market in Central Africa, the Central African Power Pool (CAPP) is actively mobilizing investments to drive the interconnection of electrical grids.

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As such, the CAPP is seeking investors for 41 electricity-related projects in the region. The projects comprise 28 priority projects and 13 smaller projects under the electrification program.

Despite its significant energy potential, Central Africa remains the continent's least electrified region, with frequent power outages affecting most countries. The primary challenge lies in securing necessary funding for electrical infrastructure from both project-promoting states and partners.

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➡️Bluewater to Sell Apex International Energy to United Energy GroupSince Bluewater’s investment in Apex in 2018, the Ho...
11/02/2025

➡️Bluewater to Sell Apex International Energy to United Energy Group

Since Bluewater’s investment in Apex in 2018, the Houston-based company has expanded significantly, becoming a key player in Egypt’s oil and gas sector.

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Key milestones in Apex’s growth include the discovery of oil in its Southeast Meleiha concession in January 2021, the acquisition of six concessions from Eni in 2023, and start-up of first gas production later that year.

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👉GTA Project Achieves First LNG ProductionUpstream oil company Kosmos Energy has announced the Greater Tortue Ahemyim (G...
11/02/2025

👉GTA Project Achieves First LNG Production

Upstream oil company Kosmos Energy has announced the Greater Tortue Ahemyim (GTA) project – straddling the maritime border offshore Senegal and Mauritania – has achieved first LNG production. According to the company, gas from the project is being delivered to the associated floating LNG vessel, which has commenced liquefaction processes.

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The project – developed by Kosmos Energy and energy major bp - achieved first gas flows in December 2024. With first LNG production, bp has given notice to offtaker and bp subsidiary bp Gas Marketing Ltd. to deliver an LNG carrier later this quarter to export first LNG cargo.

Kosmos Energy is expected to record first revenue and generated cash flow from the project following first LNG export.

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Africa’s gold sector continues to be a major driver of foreign investment and revenue generation, with major producers s...
10/02/2025

Africa’s gold sector continues to be a major driver of foreign investment and revenue generation, with major producers such Ghana generating $5 billion in revenue from the artisanal sector alone in 2024.

Amidst the sector’s growing contribution to sustainable development in Africa, countries are strengthening partnerships with global investors to launch new projects and unlock fresh opportunities for industrialization.

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The upcoming African Mining Week (AMW) - Africa’s premier event for the mining industry - will showcase high-potential gold projects, investment opportunities and emerging exploration basins within Africa. With new production facilities set to launch in 2025 and beyond, AMW represents the ideal platform for global investors to connect with African stakeholders and untap the region’s burgeoning prospects.

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