Medgaz launches more compression, considers hydrogen in 2023
Medgaz wil carry out a study in 2023 on the possibility of blending hydrogen and gas in the pipeline, which runs from Algeria to Spain.
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Tripoli takes Greece to task over minister who wouldn’t budge
Libya’s Tripoli-based government has recalled its ambassador to Greece, among widening political tensions.
EACOP out of line with IFC standards, Kenyan insurer withdrawal suggests
East Africa-focused financial services provider Britam Holdings has opted out of insuring a controversial pipeline project – in a move that has been hailed by opponents.
XR goes big on fake oil in protests at SLB, Ineos and others
Extinction Rebellion has targeted a number of companies it sees as implicated in fossil fuel production, including service companies, financiers and a PR company.
Egypt inks seven decarbonisation MoUs, including Idku flare study
Egypt has struck a number of agreements with energy companies around sustainability and reducing emissions, including at the Idku liquefaction plant.
Daewoo E&C wins quick fix contract for Kaduna plant
Daewoo E&C has signed up to work on a “quick fix project” at the Kaduna refinery, during a high-level Nigerian visit to South Korea.
Tanzania LNG is country’s “best ever economic opportunity”
Tanzania’s LNG project could transform the East African state’s economy, stimulating domestic investment and securing Asian markets – if the plan can move ahead on time, Stanbic Bank Tanzania has said in a new report.
Seplat seeks pipeline work at troubled OML 53
Seplat Energy has invited companies to tender for pipeline works at its OML 53 asset as it aims to boost oil production.
UNOC defends carbon reduction plans at Lake Albert
Uganda’s oil production plans were redesigned to reduce emissions and the environmental impact, an official from the state-owned oil company has explained.
Hawks nab fuel theft kingpin in Pretoria
South Africa’s Hawks have arrested an alleged kingpin of a fuel theft syndicate in Pretoria.
Campaigners target “Achilles heel” of hydrocarbon financing
Insurers should move faster away from hydrocarbon coverage, Insure Our Future has said. The group has suggested insurers may also seek damages from large emitters.
NLNG declares force majeure on Niger Delta flooding
Nigeria LNG (NLNG) has declared force majeure as a result of flooding that disrupted upstream gas suppliers.
Shell to resume Forcados exports
Shell will resume exports from its Forcados oil terminal by the end of the month, once essential repairs are completed.
Kenya, Tanzania set sights on gas link
Kenya and Tanzania have reaffirmed their commitment to build a gas pipeline, in order to secure affordable energy for Kenyan demand.
Eni starts up fast-track Berkine fields with Sonatrach
Eni has started production at two gas fields in its Berkine Sud contract in Algeria.
European Parliament finding on Uganda fails democracy, Total says
The European Parliament’s criticism of oil projects in Uganda failed to “respect the fundamental principles” of democracy, TotalEnergies has said.
Nigeria’s oil woes to get worse before they get better
As Nigeria moves into election season, oil production is struggling – and it seems it will get worse before it gets better.
Zambia signs up to Namibia pipeline plan
Zambia and Namibia have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on a new gas and products pipeline project.
Morocco looks to future proof gas system with integration talk
Morocco is working on plans to improve its gas supply links, while also ensuring it is ready to capitalise on the energy transition.
Capterio flags Egypt for flare gas progress
Egypt continues to be a major source of flaring – but has made progress in reducing this process and further gains should be relatively straightforward argues Capterio.
Sonatrach signs off on Petrofac EPC work, progresses gas sales
Sonatrach has confirmed a major construction contract with Petrofac, while moving ahead on gas negotiations with European offtakers.
Uganda warns off “insufferable” Europe, plans licence round
Uganda’s government struck a defiant tone at an oil conference in Kampala, warning Europe to focus on its own problems and setting out plans for a new licensing round.
Standard Bank sees Tanzania-Uganda pipeline as ‘positive’
A proposed natural gas pipeline running from Tanzania to Uganda may have a positive environmental impact in a region where the majority of households still cook using charcoal or wood, according to Patrick Mweheire, Standard Bank Group’s regional chief executive officer for East Africa.
Ethiopia tosses out Poly-GCL on lack of gas progress
Ethiopia has terminated the Poly-GCL licence given a lack of progress in developing the Calub and Hilala gas fields.
Uganda accuses EU of “economic racism” on oil opposition
Ugandan parliamentarians have snapped back at a resolution condemning the country’s oil plans from the European Parliament.