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Africa’s Gas Monetization Opportunity: Balancing Exports and Domestic Demand

The AEC’s State of African Energy 2026 Outlook examines how Africa can unlock value from its undeveloped gas resources by balancing LNG exports, domestic power and industrial demand APE TOWN, South Africa, January 23, 2026/ — Africa’s natural gas potential…

Libya’s Oil & Gas Minister to Detail Production Targets, Investment Plans at Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026

Dr. Khalifa Abdulsadek will deliver a keynote address at the Libya Energy & Economic Summit, detailing Libya’s plans for production growth, licensing and infrastructure upgrades TRIPOLI, Libya, January 22, 2026/ — Libya’s Minister of Oil and Gas, Dr. Khalifa Abdulsadek,…

What the United States (U.S.)-Venezuela Oil Shift Means for Caribbean Energy Markets

The U.S.’s first $500 million sale of Venezuelan crude marks a strategic reset in hemispheric energy relations as Latin America and the Caribbean enter a critical investment moment PARAMARIBO, Suriname, January 19, 2026/ — When the United States completed its…

Hypocritical Life on Deck: Greenpeace’s Rainbow Warrior Sails to Cape Town

Greenpeace continues to promote an anti-fossil fuel agenda, while relying on the very fuels they seek to eliminate OHANNESBURG, South Africa, January 16, 2026/ — Greenpeace has announced that its Rainbow Warrior ship will dock at the V&A Waterfront in Cape Town,…

Guyana’s Local Content Act: What’s Next in 2026

Inbox In this local content series, Guyana’s framework is evolving to deepen participation and capture greater value from its oil and gas boom – a discussion set to take center stage during the Local Content Track at Caribbean Energy Week…

How Venezuela Grew Poor With More Oil Than Saudi Arabia

Donald Trump has been clear about framing oil as a central part of Washington’s interests in Venezuela, but whether the country’s vast reserves can translate into real prosperity is unclear.

Industry Veteran Cany Jobe Appointed Director General (DG) of Gambia Petroleum Commission

Her appointment is part of the country’s efforts to attract oil investments and advance exploration activities JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, January 14, 2026/ — Gambian President Adama Barrow has appointed Cany Jobe as the new Director General of The Gambia Petroleum…

Geopolitics and Energy Security: What Recent Moves Say about Africa’s Global Gas Role

With the European Union formalizing a ban on Russian LNG and gas imports from 2026 and 2027 respectively, Africa is uniquely positioned to leverage geopolitics to advance its energy development CAPE TOWN, South Africa, January 9, 2026/ — The Council…

Dr. Rasha Kelej discusses with Maldives First Lady their joint programs to build healthcare and media capacity and Support Girl Education

Merck Foundation together with the First Lady Maldives will soon conduct their Health Media Training for Maldivian media representatives ALE, Maldives, January 9, 2026/ —  Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com) CEO, Dr. Rasha Kelej met H.E. Madam SAJIDHA MOHAMED, First Lady of the Republic of Maldives…

Diamond Plus and Diamond Sponsors Unite at Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026 to Advance Libya’s Upstream Investment Agenda

Diamond Plus Sponsor Assail Drilling and Diamond Sponsors TotalEnergies, ConocoPhillips, Repsol, OMV and Eni reaffirm their support for Libya’s exploration, production and investment agenda at next month’s Libya Energy & Economic Summit TRIPOLI, Libya, January 9, 2026/ — Assail Drilling…