Oil and Gas News in Africa

The African Energy Chamber has released The Africa Energy Outlook 2021, with the forecasts for increased gas monetisation across the continent on the back of decarbonisation and industrialisation drive. The Chamber said it discovered…

The future of the global oil and gas industry has been a subject of great fascination and debate for decades. Since COVID-19 surfaced, there has been even more conjecture on this topic and, in particular, the most likely timing for “peak…

To enable Egypt run its “Autogas” program, of which the objective is to run the Egyptian car fleet on gas, the Agence Ecofin said the country has plans to build 400 gas service stations all over the country. The facilities will rise from…

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has officially launched the second edition of its African Energy Outlook 2021, which details all of the major challenges facing African oil and gas stakeholders, as well as workable solutions that will…

As the global energy transition and decarbonization drive put pressure on oil demand and as shale has unlocked abundant resources, the African Energy Chamber has warned that African petroleum producers must adapt or risk being…

The African Energy Chamber has notably found that while not insulated to COVID-19, gas markets have been less exposed than that of oil to the shocks of 2020 In its latest Africa Energy Outlook 2021 released earlier this week, the …

...Sets up a $500m regional refinerySouth Sudanese oil marketing giant, Trinity Energy Ltd, is injecting $10 million worth of new investments in its Kenyan operations and also plans to build a $500 million…

Panelists at the webinar organised by Microsoft and Africa Oil & Power and African Energy Chamber, yesterday in South Africa, agreed in part that the COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated technology adoption as an integral component of oil…

Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber, NJ Ayuk, has said that, amid the roaring Corona Virus ravaging key parts of the international oil market, the year 2020 and beyond contain huge opportunities for African oil-producing…

Mining giant, Glencore has entered into an agreement to purchase 75 percent interest in Chevron South Africa, as well as a 100 percent stake in Chevron Botswana at a cost of $973 million. The deal, comprises of interest in Chevron Group’s…

CAPE TOWN, South Africa, November 1, 2017/ -- The African oil industry met this week to discuss the potential, but also the challenges, that the industry faces as the continent moves towards the commercialisation of its huge gas and oil…

‘The Egypt Petroleum Show’ held under the high patronage of the President, His Excellency Abdel Fattah El Sisi, and support of the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources promises to be the largest oil & gas industry gathering North…

The 2016 Africa Oil Week showcases 130 speakers LONDON, United Kingdom, September 20, 2016/ -- The 2016 Africa Oil Week (www.Africa-OilWeek.com) showcases 130 speakers with a high-quality exhibition, plus special features, cocktail…

Cape Industries Showcase 2016 runs from September 6 to 8 at the Cape Town International Conference Centre showcasing suppliers for the oil, gas & petrochemical, offshore and logistics sectors One of Africa’s most exciting trade shows…

The decline in the global oil price has led to a reduced level of activity across the African continent and had an impact on countries that traditionally depend on oil & gas revenue JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, August 22, 2016/ -- The…

South Africa is a gateway to the continent, according to exhibitors and the new owner of Cape Industries Showcase 2016 One of South Africa’s key expos will bring a bigger focus on the oil and gas sector this September in Cape Town. Cape…

South Africa, with an infinitesimal amount of oil and gas to its name, is the choice of Vallourec as the hub for the Subsaharan business. Vallourec is a well known tubular solutions provider. It established its sales office in…

The Train Rig contracted to drill two wells into the onshore Cameroon’s Logbaba Field, has arrived the port of Douala, the country’s main port. Its arrival confirms that Gaz du Cameroun (GDC) is close to fulfilling its plans to commence…

Equatorial Guinea’s Ministry of Mines, Industry and Energy (MMIE) (www.MMIE.gob.gq) launched the country’s latest oil and gas blocks licensing round, EG Ronda 2016 (www.EGronda2016.com), at the Africa Oil & Power conference in Cape…

“Meet Governments and Corporate Players shaping Africa’s Oil, Gas-LNG Game” LONDON, United Kingdom, May 30, 2016/ -- Global Pacific & Partners with ITE Group will host the 23rd Annual Africa Oil Week/Africa Upstream 2016 Conference…