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Although Ghana produces less oil than many of Africa’s top producers, Nigeria’s mega refinery is betting on its market for crude supply. A closer look reveals why this may be more strategic than it first appears.
In the past weeks, the clash between Dangote and union body, NUPENG, has nearly brought the petroleum industry in Nigeria to a halt. In this article, we explore in details what exactly are the reasons for these disputes.
The mega Dangote refinery has begun the free delivery of his products nationwide. What exactly does this mean for the Nigeria’s downstream sector in details?
Mourad Adjal, former Sonelgaz chief executive, has been named Algeria’s Minister of Energy and Renewable Energy, as the country looks to bolster hydrocarbons while advancing its renewable push.
The recent feud between Dangote’s refinery and petroleum union group, NUPENG, has taken a new turn even as the former backed out of the agreement to join the group.
A significant 60% of Nigeria’s LNG production currently goes to Portugal and Spain, underscoring Nigeria’s pivotal role as Europe seeks alternatives to Russian energy sources.
Nigeria’s oil and gas sector stands at a crossroads, with investment at the heart of ongoing tax reforms. For investors, this offers reliefs and credits aimed at boosting exploration and drilling in the upstream segment.
Ethiopia has officially launched the $5 billion Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD), the largest in Africa. But the mega project is met by opposition from neighbouring nations, including Egypt and Sudan.
The standoff between Dangote refinery and petrol marketers have been brewing for quite some time now. But the dispute enters a new phase as the latter decide to call for a nationwide strike. What exactly is at stake here?
Brazilian oil giant, Petrobras, left Nigeria in 2020. Prior to its exit, the firm operated in the country for over 20 years. Now, it appears it’s staging a comeback. What exactly is driving its renewed interest in the West African country?
Angola, one of Africa’s top oil producers, is making a comeback as the continent’s leading supplier, driven by fresh investments from international oil companies and new reforms aimed at attracting and retaining investors.
Azule Energy, a joint venture company owned by Eni and BP, has successfully loaded its first cargo from the Agogo offshore field in Angola.
Africa’s renewable energy adoption is gathering pace and setting a new trend. A recent report reveals that solar imports on the continent jumped by 60% in just one year. In this article, we explore the countries driving this growth.
Oil finds in Guyana and Namibia have drawn sharp comparisons between the two nations. Yet emerging realities suggest they may be drifting apart in ways that is unsettling for investors.
A few local oil and gas firms in Nigeria are holding their own against international players. Seplat, after acquiring ExxonMobil’s onshore assets, is pushing to dominate the country’s gas market with successive projects.
Africa’s renewable energy landscape in tandem with global transition pace is gaining momentum. A new report shows that the importation of solar panel on the continent has increased substantially in recent time.
Angola, one of Africa’s leading oil producers, has in recent times face different hurdles from volatile oil market to low output, among others. Now, the country is betting on gas for its economy recovery.
Nigeria’s mega Dangote refinery is making bold moves to disrupt the downstream value chain with the purchase of 4,000 trucks worth about $470 million. Should other marketers be anxious of this disruption?
It has been more than two decades since Nigeria carried out a major privatisation of its electricity sector. While the process enriched a few, leaving them as overnight millionaires, most Nigerians remain in darkness.
Asian refiners are increasingly turning to suppliers from the Atlantic Basin, including Nigeria, Brazil, and the US, whose crude is more attractive due to improved shipping and arbitrage economics.