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Zambia has announced that crude oil for a proposed refinery scheduled for completion before 2028 will initially be transported by road, according to the country’s Ministry of Energy.
Nigeria and Morocco are targeting the signing of an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) this year for the long-planned $25 billion Nigeria–Morocco Gas Pipeline, according to Morocco’s hydrocarbons and mining agency.
The governments of Germany and South Africa have agreed on a new €200 million (($234 million) concessional loan to support South Africa’s energy transition, alongside expanded cooperation on critical minerals and green industrial projects.
British petroleum (BP) has agreed to acquire an operating interest in three offshore exploration blocks in Namibia, marking a strategic expansion of its upstream portfolio
Nigeria government has reduced electricity sector debt claims from 4.7 trillion ($3.43 million) to N3.3 trillion ($2.41 million) following a verification exercise, as part of efforts to address issues in the country’s power market.
Nigeria’s electricity output has rebounded to 4,300MW, marking a recovery after weeks of prolonged outages that strained power supply across the country.
French oil major, TotalEnergies, has announced a fresh hydrocarbon discovery offshore the Republic of the Congo, reinforcing its footprint in Africa’s oil and gas sector.
Nigeria-based mega Dangote Refinery is planning to list on multiple exchanges across Africa as it nears the debut of its initial public offering (IPO).
The Ghana government has announced plans to reduce fuel taxes and levies in a bid to cushion citizens from rising pump prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.
The World Bank has advised the Nigerian government to grant petrol import licences as part of measures to strengthen competition in the downstream petroleum sector.
Oando has announced plans to raise up to $750 million for an extensive drilling campaign aimed at increasing its oil production, as shifting global dynamics reshape investor interest in West Africa’s energy sector.
Eskom and Coega Development Corporation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to coordinate South Africa’s Nuclear New Build Programme (NNBP), covering infrastructure development
Angola has re-entered the international debt market to capitalise on rising crude oil prices triggered by the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, signalling renewed confidence in the country’s fiscal outlook.
South Africa has commissioned the 148-megawatt (MW) Bolobedu Solar Plant in Limpopo province, adding new capacity to the national electricity grid, the government has announced.
Nigeria has exported the first cargo of its newly introduced Cawthorne crude grade to the Netherlands, marking a significant step in the country’s strategy to expand crude production and diversify export streams.
Ghana’s crude oil production has declined for the sixth consecutive year, dropping from a peak of 71.4 million barrels to 37.3 million barrels in 2025, according to the 2025 Annual Report by the Public Interest and Accountability Committee (PIAC).
Italian energy major Eni has announced a significant gas and condensate discovery offshore Egypt, a development expected to strengthen the country’s energy supply outlook amid ongoing global market disruptions.
Nigeria has significantly increased crude oil deliveries to the Dangote refinery in March, as Africa’s top oil producer seeks to shore up domestic fuel availability following global supply disruptions linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East.
Indigenous gas firm, Arcius Energy, has taken a final investment decision (FID) to develop the Harmattan gas field offshore Egypt, committing up to $500 million to the project.
The government of Mauritius has announced plans to add 405 megawatts (MW) of new electricity generation capacity to the national grid over the next three years, as part of efforts to address supply constraints.
