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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.
President Bola Tinubu has approved a ₦3.3 trillion ($2.38 billion) payment plan to settle legacy debts in Nigeria’s power sector, as part of efforts to stabilise electricity supply.
The government of Kenya is planning to purchase about 3,000 electric vehicles for publlic officials use as part of efforts to reduce dependence on petroleum and promote clean energy transport.
Oil production in Libya has risen to about 1.43 million barrels per day (bdp), the highest level recorded in more than a decade, according to the country’s state oil firm.
Exxaro Resources has signed a new 17-year agreement, running from 2026 to 2043, to supply coal from the Matla Power Station to Eskom, South Africa’s key electricity producer.
The East African Crude Oil Pipeline has reached 82 per cent overall completion as of April 2026, with construction advancing across pipeline sections, pump stations and export infrastructure in Tanzania and Uganda.
The government of Algeria will launch a new international oil and gas licensing round on April 19, offering seven exploration blocks to oil and gas companies.
West African nation, Ghana, has declared a slash in electricity and water tariffs, aiming to ease pressure on households and support businesses facing rising living and operating costs.
Nigeria has exported the first cargo of its newly introduced Cawthorne crude oil grade to India, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited has confirmed, marking the official entry of the new crude blend into the international oil market.
Nigerian local oil firm, Oando Plc, has signed a production sharing contract (PSC) for Block KON 13 in Angola, marking a significant expansion of the company’s upstream oil and gas operations in Africa.
Kenya-based solar company Sun King has announced plans to invest up to $150 million to expand electricity access in Ethiopia by 2030, targeting millions of households and small businesses
President William Ruto has announced plans to secure long-term gas imports from Mozambique, as Kenya seeks to stabilise energy supply and reduce reliance on imports from the Middle East
The Dangote Refinery has begun supplying jet fuel to the United Kingdom as disruptions to Middle East shipments tighten supply, a new report monitored by Energy in Africa shows.
South Africa is weighing a reduction in its fuel levy as rising pump prices, driven by the ongoing Iran conflict, put pressure on consumers.
The Uganda National Oil Company and the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development have assured the public that Uganda’s fuel supply remains stable despite disruptions in global oil shipments caused by the ongoing Middle East conflict.
