Category: Oil & Gas Industry
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🇲🇿🇷🇼 ExxonMobil and TotalEnergies Caught in Mozambique–Rwanda Funding Dispute Over Cabo Delgado Security
Tensions between Mozambique and Rwanda have resurfaced, threatening to disrupt the fragile security framework underpinning multibillion-dollar gas investments led by ExxonMobil and TotalEnergies in Cabo Delgado province. At the center of the dispute is Maputo’s suspension of financial contributions toward the deployment of Rwandan troops, raising fresh concerns about stability in one of Africa’s most…
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Tompolo Set for NNPC Contract Renewal Amid Rising Rivalries in Niger Delta
In a new twist to the Niger Delta’s security landscape, Government Ekpemupolo—widely known as Tompolo—appears set to have his lucrative surveillance agreement with Nigeria’s state oil company, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC), extended. The move could further consolidate his role as the region’s most influential player in oil infrastructure protection, even as it deepens…
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Cubans celebrate arrival of Russian oil tanker amid US energy blockade
Cubans celebrated the arrival of a Russian oil tanker carrying 730,000 barrels to Matanzas, the first such shipment in three months, amid a severe energy crisis and U.S. sanctions. The U.S. allowed the ship to dock despite an ongoing energy blockade. The oil is expected to meet Cuba’s daily diesel needs for about 10 days,…
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African economic growth threatened as oil prices surge
High oil prices, driven by the Middle East war, are threatening African economic growth and increasing costs for everyday goods and transport. Regional energy experts warn this could cut three percentage points off continental growth. Rising prices are straining household budgets and pushing up inflation, with many African countries having low fuel reserves. Solutions like…
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🇺🇸🇮🇱 US-Israel Strikes on Iran: Pan-African Winners and Risks
The joint United States–Israel attack on Iran marks a dangerous escalation that will reverberate across Africa’s energy markets, security architecture, and diplomatic alignments, with a handful of Pan‑African states positioned to gain leverage—if they act strategically.[1][2][3] What happened and why it matters The US and Israel have launched large‑scale strikes on multiple targets inside Iran,…
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🇬🇲🇧🇬 Gambia-flagged tanker damaged by Ukrainian drones in Bulgaria to be towed on 15 December
The Gambia-flagged tanker KAIROS, which was damaged by Ukrainian drones in Bulgaria, will be towed to a safe location on 15 December. This was reported by Bulgarian National Television. 🔸This became possible after specialists from Bulgaria’s Maritime Administration Agency and crew members restored power supply on board the tanker. A 150 kW marine generator was…
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🇱🇷 Liberia’s Potential Oil Discovery: Grand Bassa Seep Ignites Hope and Calls for Caution
Grand Bassa County, Liberia — For a nation weary from economic hardship, the news that spread on December 3, 2025, felt like a gift: residents of Compound Two in Grand Bassa County reported a strange, dark liquid seeping from the ground, widely believed to be crude oil. Social media quickly flooded with videos of townspeople…
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🇱🇾 Libya Marks New Energy Milestone with First Major Export from Sidra’s Chadar Field
In a significant boost to its oil-dependent economy and the broader North African energy landscape, Libya has successfully exported its first major crude oil batch from the newly operational Chadar field. The milestone shipment, consisting of high-quality Sidra crude, exceeded 600,000 barrels, signaling a positive step in the country’s efforts to revitalize its vital hydrocarbons…
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🇳🇬 Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery Hits Milestone, Production Now Exceeds National Fuel Demand
In a historic leap towards energy self-sufficiency, the Dangote Petroleum Refinery, Nigeria’s flagship mega-project, has officially announced that its fuel production has surpassed the entire country’s daily consumption needs. This landmark achievement signals a transformative shift not just for Nigeria’s economy, but for the entire West African energy landscape. According to a statement from Dangote…
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🇷🇺🌍 Russia and African countries developing uranium mining projects
Russia and African countries are developing joint projects in uranium and other mineral extraction, as well as in the construction of power generation facilities, Russian Deputy Minister of Energy Roman Marshavin said during the Russia–Africa Raw Materials Dialogue on 30 October, as quoted by TASS. 🔸Marshavin noted that joint projects between Russia and African states…
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