ReconAfrica sets sights on Damara drilling for June
Reconnaissance Energy Africa has set out plans to wrap up its joint venture process in April and begin drill its next well, in the Damara Fold Belt, in June.
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UK drops red list travel rules for African states
The UK has removed all 11 countries from the red list in the face of international pressure.
Jobs, cash and power, it’s all on the line for Africa’s COP26 hopes
Climate change is a global problem but some areas have more to lose, particularly those in the developing economies.
IUCN votes against ReconAfrica exploration
The International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) has called on Botswana and Namibia to increase scrutiny of oil and gas plans in the Okavango Delta.
ReconAfrica extends Kavango holding with Botswana closing
Reconnaissance Energy Africa has completed its acquisition of Renaissance Oil Corp., through an all-share deal.
Botswana stresses environment in talks on ReconAfrica
Botswana has stressed the importance of permitting and environmental regulations in comments around Reconnaissance Africa’s plans – and a prohibition on hydraulic fracturing.
Tlou plans carbon neutrality at CBM project
Tlou Energy intends to make its Lesedi power project carbon neutral, by growing vegetation around its Botswana site.
ANPG defends controversial onshore exploration plans
Angola's Agência Nacional de Petróleo, Gás e Biocombustíveis (ANPG) has defended its work to assess hydrocarbon potential onshore.
ReconAfrica spuds first Namibia well
Reconnaissance Energy Africa has begun drilling its first well in Namibia’s Kavango Basin.
ReconAfrica acknowledges Tsodilo Hills loss
Reconnaissance Energy Africa has confirmed that its Botswana licence no longer includes the Tsodilo Hills.
Tensions mount around ReconAfrica’s Namibia work
Unesco’s World Heritage Centre has said it is “vigilant” over plans for exploration in Namibia and Botswana.
Botswana includes coal in power ambitions
Botswana has published its plan to develop its power sector to 2040, with coal dominating initially before being replaced by solar.
ReconAfrica denies frack plans for Namibia
Reconnaissance Africa has defended its drilling plans in northern Namibia, denying that it will carry out operations in environmentally sensitive areas.
ReconAfrica sets out Kavango thinking
Canada’s ReconAfrica has produced a technical evaluation on the entire Kavango Basin, in Namibia and Botswana.
Renaissance lines up Botswana, amid Mexican gloom
Renaissance Oil Corp. has lined up an entry into Botswana in a bid to diversify its focus away from Mexico.
Tlou to save gas, save cash in Botswana
London-listed Tlou Energy has set out plans to trim its running costs, in response to problems in the world’s financial markets, while competitor Kalahari Energy has received support from the US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) for its power plans.
African states scramble for coronavirus response
Coronavirus has begun to spread in Africa, triggering governments to impose lockdowns and take steps to tackle the pandemic.
Glencore agrees $973milion stake in Chevron’s African business
Commodity and mining group, Glencore, are taking over a 75% stake in Chevron’s CVX.N South Africa unit and all of Chevron Botswana, claim Reuters.
Tlou handed mining licence for Botswana coal bed methane scheme
Botswana has granted Tlou Energy a mining licence for the Lesedi coal bed methane (CBM) project.
Tlou Energy appoints former Bank of Botswana governor to board
Tlou Energy has appointed the former Bank of Botswana governor to its board.
Tlou turns methane into power in Botswana
Tlou Energy has started producing power from coal bed methane (CBM) at its field in Botswana.
Tlou Energy raises £4m for Botswana project
Botswana-focused Tlou Energy has raised £4million in the last month by issuing new shares.
Tlou gets extension for three Botswana licences
Africa-focused Tlou Energy said today that three of its key licences in Botswana have been renewed for a further two-year term.
Tlou finds partner for Botswana power plant project
Tlou Energy said yesterday it had found a project partner for its coal bed methane (CBM) power project in Botswana.
Tlou reveals 44% upgrade to gas reserves in Botswana
London-listed Tlou Energy today announced a large increase in gas reserves at two fields in Botswana.