Total tees up a trio of energy projects in Angola
TotalEnergies has taken a final investment decision (FID) on Begonia, a field in Angola’s Block 17/06.
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Eni, ANPG reach greenlight for first gas development in Angola
A group of foreign investors in Angola have taken the final investment decision (FID) on the New Gas Consortium, paving the way for more gas deliveries to the Angola LNG plant.
Angola boosts oil revenues, cuts debt
Angola exported $11.8 billion worth of oil in the second quarter of the year, from 103.6 million barrels of oil.
Eiffage completes GTA LNG platform for BP
Eiffage Génie Civil Marine have completed the central platform of the hub for the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG project, offshore Mauritania and Senegal.
Sonatrach tweaks pricing conditions for Engie
Sonatrach has struck a deal to supply France’s Engie with gas via the Medgaz pipeline.
Opportunity in Africa’s LNG, if Europe gets serious on supply
Africa could build 120 million tonnes per year of LNG capacity, the International Gas Union (IGU) has said, but development remains slow.
Bangalane takes up role as head of INP
Nazário Bangalane has been sworn in as the new chairman of Mozambique’s Instituto Nacional de Petroleo (INP).
Bangalane takes up role as head of INP
Nazário Bangalane has been sworn in as the new chairman of Mozambique’s Instituto Nacional de Petroleo (INP).
Role reversal for Spain as it exports gas to Morocco
Spain has begun flowing gas south, into Morocco, via the Gazoduc Maghreb Europe (GME).
Saipem to continue fight in Algeria over LNG charges
Saipem will challenge an Algerian conviction connected to a liquefaction project, with the Italian company denying the allegations against it.
Shell, Equinor sign LNG framework deal with Tanzania
Major investors have signed a framework agreement with Tanzania, marking progress for the country’s LNG aspirations.
McKinsey warns of African shortfall amid energy transition risks
The energy transition is throwing up particular challenges for Africa, not least in terms of access to the skills and capital needed to meet future demand.
Petrojet, Taqa sign deals on Equatorial Guinea work
Egyptian companies have struck deals to carry out work in Equatorial Guinea, according to recent high-level talks.
Perenco strikes Etinde deal with New Age
Perenco has signed a deal to buy the Etinde stake held by New Age (African Global Energy) for an undisclosed amount, junior partner in the project Bowleven has said.
Technip Energies signs on to gas plans with COS Petrogaz
Technip Energies has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Senegal’s COS Petrogaz on LNG and decarbonisation.
BP picks Petrofac for GTA offshore work
BP has chosen Petrofac to carry out work at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG project as the service company scales up its African presence.
Mauritania sets out strategic path to hydrogen
Mauritania has signed on to support three hydrogen projects, including Chariot’s Nour plan, at a strategic meeting.
Scholz follows Senegal gas visit with Sasol SAF launch
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz attended the launch of a synthetic aeroplane fuel in South Africa today, with his local counterpart Cyril Ramaphosa.
Exploration is back on the menu in Africa, with big finds and strong prices
Exploration is back, emissaries of some of the world’s top oil companies have said, with Africa in a strong position to meet new demand.
Eni sees African opportunities, including in its trees
Eni’s Scope 1 and 2 emissions increased in 2021, largely as a result of its African operations, but it offset this through the acquisition of 2 million tonnes of CO2 equivalent in forestry credits.
Kosmos turns on the cash flow spigots and looks to LNG
Kosmos Energy is generating free cash flow at unprecedented volumes, allowing it to pay down debt, and has been talking up LNG.
Spain defends gas exports to Morocco against Algeria
Spain will export gas to Morocco, it has said, but will ensure these flows do not include Algerian gas.
Standard Chartered under fire over Mozambique LNG emissions
Projects backed by Standard Chartered in 2021 will emit 2.3 billion tonnes of CO2 over their lifespan, with Mozambique LNG to play a major part in this.
Updated: Italy ties up gas plans with Angola, Congo Brazzaville
Italy has secured a deal to increase gas supplies from Angola, following high level talks between Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Luigi di Maio and Angolan President João Lourenço.
Eni signs up Egypt gas flows following Algerian commitment
Eni has signed a deal to secure more gas flows for Italy from Egypt, just two days after striking a similar agreement with Algeria.