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…
Levene Energy Secures $64M Facility from Afreximbank to Acquire Strategic Stake in Axxela Limited
This landmark transaction provides Levene Energy with direct entry into Nigeria’s regulated midstream and downstream gas sectors ABUJA, Nigeria, January 9, 2026/ — African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) has provided a USD 64 million Acquisition Finance Facility to Levene Energy…
Sonatrach-Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) Research and Development (R&D) Partnership Signals Africa’s Energy Future is Innovation-Led
Facilitated by APPO Secretary General Farid Ghezali, the strategic partnership strengthens research and development within the oil and gas sector ACCRA, Ghana, January 8, 2026/ — Algeria’s state-owned oil company Sonatrach and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) have signed…
Floating Liquefied Natural Gas (FLNG) and Africa’s Gas Future: A Flexible Solution for Accelerated Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Development
With African gas demand set to rise 60% by 2050, FLNG offers a scalable pathway to monetizing offshore resources CAPE TOWN, South Africa, January 7, 2026/ — Floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) is rapidly emerging as a cornerstone of Africa’s…
African Energy Chamber (AEC) Voices Support for Venezuela, Emphasizing Stability as the Gateway to Energy Recovery and Long-Term Growth
Stability is the key to unlocking Venezuela’s vast energy potential, restoring investor confidence and enabling oil and gas to drive economic recovery, unity and long-term growth CARACUS, Venezuela, January 5, 2026/ — Venezuela enters 2026 amid heightened uncertainty following the…
Shifting Global Agendas Are Slowing African Projects – Mozambique Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Shows the Cost
As political shifts among key international financing partners stall projects like Mozambique LNG, African Energy Week 2026 offers a platform to strengthen coordination and reaffirm Africa’s energy security priorities CAPE TOWN, South Africa, January 5, 2026/ — Political shifts in…
