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The New Gas Consortium and Angola’s Gas Pivot: A Model for Ending Energy Poverty?

Angola’s gas pivot represents a replicable model for African oil producers seeking to expand power generation, industrial output and economic resilience LUANDA, Angola, December 31, 2025/ — Ending energy poverty in Africa requires scalable, reliable and lower-carbon energy systems –…

Gabon Strengthens Regional Energy Engagement as Oil and Gas Minister Joins Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2026

Gabon’s Oil and Gas Minister, Sosthène Nguema Nguema, is anticipated to outline insights on investment, regulatory reforms and gas strategy at LEES 2026 TRIPOLI, Libya, December 31, 2025/ — Sosthène Nguema Nguema, Minister of Oil and Gas, Gabon has been…

Offshore Expansion Drives Push for Logistics Hubs Across the Caribbean

With offshore activity accelerating across the region, shore bases and specialized port facilities are becoming critical to efficient and secure upstream operations – a central focus at Caribbean Energy Week 2026 PARAMARIBO, Suriname, December 23, 2025/ — The rapid expansion…

Afreximbank backs Heirs Energies with $750-million facility, boosting Nigeria’s domestic energy capacity

Heirs Energies plays a pivotal role in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry, where crude oil remains a resource of critical national and international importance ABUJA, Nigeria, December 22, 2025/ — African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) and Heirs Energies Limited have…

African Mining Week Returns to Cape Town, 14–16 October 2026

Africa’s premier mining forum will unite governments, investors and industry leaders to explore critical resources, sustainability initiatives and digital innovations across the continent’s growing mining sector CAPE TOWN, South Africa, December 22, 2025/ — African Mining Week (AMW), Africa’s premier…

Nigeria Nominates Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan to Head Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), Eyeing Upstream Reform and Investment Push

Eyesan’s nomination arrives as Nigeria moves to consolidate reforms, attract capital and unlock long-delayed upstream potential through transparent and predictable regulation JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, December 19, 2025/ — Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has nominated Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan as the new…

Powering Mines & Industry Launches, Outlining Africa’s Pathway to Clean Energy Manufacturing Leadership

Available as a free downloadable PDF, the publication delivers a comprehensive analysis of the critical nexus between mining, industrial power demand, and Africa’s potential to become a global clean energy manufacturing leader CAPE TOWN, South Africa, December 17, 2025/ —  ESI…

From Gorée to Energy Sovereignty: Africa’s Path to Energy Independence

At the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference in Dakar, African energy leaders explored the continent’s energy future, highlighted by a reflective site visit to the historic Gorée Island DAKAR, Senegal, December 17, 2025/ — Africa is at a…

A Stronger Africa Requires Stronger Investment Policies (By NJ Ayuk)

Stable fiscal regimes, predictable contract terms, and anti-corruption measures help de-risk projects and give investors the confidence to commit long-term capital JOHANNESBURG, South Africa, December 17, 2025/ — By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org/). Investor confidence in Algeria’s…

Senegal’s Energy, Petroleum & Mines Minister Announces MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2026

At the 2025 edition of the conference, Minister Diop urged global investors to join the region’s energy growth, emphasizing local content, regional collaboration and sustainable gas development DAKAR, Senegal, December 12, 2025/ — Birame Soulèye Diop, Minister of Energy, Petroleum…