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South Africa Strengthens Workforce Readiness Ahead of Critical Minerals Boom

African Mining Week 2026, scheduled for October 14–16 in Cape Town, will highlight initiatives by South Africa and other African mining markets to equip their workforce for the anticipated surge in the global critical minerals sector CAPE TOWN, South Africa,…

Africa, Venezuela Move to Formalize Global South Energy Cooperation

A working visit to Caracas by the African Energy Chamber this week aims to strengthen hydrocarbon collaboration, expand focus on gas and petrochemicals and advance technical training partnerships CARACAS, Venezuela, February 24, 2026/ — The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) this…

African Energy Chamber to Lead Delegation to Venezuela

The working visit aims to secure concrete investment opportunities and strengthen long-term oil and gas cooperation between Africa and Venezuela SANDTON, South Africa, February 21, 2026/ — The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) will lead a high-level delegation to the Bolivarian…

Venezuela’s Energy Reopening Sets Stage for First-Mover Investment at Caribbean Energy Week

As reforms, sanctions shifts and rising export activity revive Venezuela’s oil sector, Caribbean Energy Week 2026 will spotlight pathways for strategic investment and regional energy collaboration PARAMARIBO, Suriname, February 20, 2026/ — Venezuela’s long-dormant oil and gas sector is rapidly reactivating…

Eni Expands African Exploration Footprint with Major Discoveries in Ivory Coast, Angola

New discoveries in Ivory Coast and Angola reinforce Eni’s dual strategy of frontier exploration and near-field reserve growth in Africa JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, February 17, 2026/ — Energy major Eni continues to deliver on its exploration drive in Africa, announcing two…

Egypt Seeks Strengthened Continental Mining Cooperation Through African Mining Week (AMW 2026) Participation

Yasser Ramadan, Chairman of the Egyptian Mineral Resources and Mining Industries Authority has confirmed Egypt’s interest in participating at African Mining Week 2026, during a meeting held with Energy Capital & Power on Sunday CAPE TOWN, South Africa, February 17,…

Africa’s Energy Future Cannot Be Built on Exclusion

JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, February 16, 2026/ — Across many Western countries, anti-energy activists attack the very oil and gas industry that provides tax revenue to build schools, pave roads and fund universities. Unreasonable limits on oil and natural gas activity do…

Suriname’s Foreign Minister to Address Caribbean Energy Week (CEW 2026) as Offshore Oil Projects Advance

Minister Melvin Bouva will outline how foreign policy, investment partnerships and regulatory coordination are supporting Suriname’s first offshore oil and gas developments at Caribbean Energy Week PARAMARIBO, Suriname, February 16, 2026/ — Melvin Bouva, Minister of Foreign Affairs, International Business and…

Jet fuel shortage in Cuba could cause disruptions to Cayman Airways’ Havana flights

From Cayman Airways 10 February, 2026 Cayman Airways Limited (CAL) advises customers that a recent Notice to Air Missions (NOTAM) issued by Cuban aviation authorities may impact the airline’s once-weekly service to Havana (HAV). The Cuban NOTAM advises that Jet…

Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026 Puts Libya’s Energy Scale, Technology and Exploration Ambitions in Focu

From drilling strategies to AI-driven production optimization to renewable energy and frontier exploration, the Libya Energy & Economic Summit 2026 showcased Libya’s evolving energy strategy TRIPOLI, Libya, January 26, 2026/ — The second day of the Libya Energy & Economic…