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Rich in platinum group metals (PGMs), copper, manganese, cobalt and more, South Africa’s critical mineral market offers ...
30/12/2024

Rich in platinum group metals (PGMs), copper, manganese, cobalt and more, South Africa’s critical mineral market offers significant growth potential.

To unlock this potential, the country’s Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources is advancing the development of the country’s Critical Minerals Strategy, aimed at positioning the country as a leader in critical minerals extraction and beneficiation. Under this strategy, the country is seeing robust project rollout, with a series of large-scale projects on track for production in the coming years.

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Critical Minerals Africa (CMA) is the premier platform where Africa’s mining and energy sectors converge to shape the continent’s critical mineral future. Register your interest for the 2025 edition: https://hubs.la/Q030NGGK0

🇨🇬 Congo Advances Downstream Expansion with New Refineries, Global PartnershipsAs the Republic of Congo endeavors to boo...
30/12/2024

🇨🇬 Congo Advances Downstream Expansion with New Refineries, Global Partnerships

As the Republic of Congo endeavors to boost its oil production to 500,000 barrels per day by 2027 and expedite gas exploration and production, the Ministry of Hydrocarbons is simultaneously prioritizing the modernization of downstream infrastructure to address energy insecurity. Recognizing that many citizens still lack reliable energy access, the government is committed to upgrading existing facilities to ensure a consistent and dependable energy supply for its population.

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By modernizing its downstream infrastructure and fostering international collaborations, the Republic of Congo is positioning itself to meet domestic energy demands more effectively and emerge as a significant player in the regional refined petroleum products market. The upcoming Congo Energy & Investment Forum 2025, scheduled for March 25-26, 2025, in Brazzaville, will serve as a pivotal platform to showcase these advancements. The forum aims to connect project developers with Congolese regulators and policymakers, facilitating new investments and partnerships in the country’s energy sector.

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Accredited members of the media are invited to participate at the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2025 – the premi...
30/12/2024

Accredited members of the media are invited to participate at the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2025 – the premier event for the country’s oil and gas sector. Endorsed by the Ministry of Oil & Gas and the National Oil Corporation (NOC), the summit unites a diverse range of high-profile participants, including NOC subsidiaries, international oil companies, Libyan and foreign banks, energy organizations and cutting-edge technology and service providers.

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Taking place on January 18-19, 2025, in Tripoli, the summit will feature high-level discussions on Libya’s ongoing oil and gas production resurgence, opportunities for private sector investment and the country’s efforts to diversify its energy portfolio with renewable energy and digital transformation. LEES 2025 will focus on key initiatives such as Libya’s upcoming 22-block licensing round; new exploration campaigns in the Sirte, Ghadames and Murzuq basins; and more than $17 billion in greenfield and brownfield projects.

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⭐ 5 African Energy Policies Introduced in 2024African countries are leveraging policy reform to strengthen their respect...
27/12/2024

⭐ 5 African Energy Policies Introduced in 2024

African countries are leveraging policy reform to strengthen their respective investment environments, seeking to address market challenges such as capital limitations and low energy access. Implemented policies in 2024 set the continent up for accelerated energy growth in 2025 and beyond.

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Pan-African finance institution the African Development Bank (AfDB) has granted Mauritania’s national mining corporation...
27/12/2024

Pan-African finance institution the African Development Bank (AfDB) has granted Mauritania’s national mining corporation Société Nationale Industrielle et Minière (SNIM) a $150 million senior loan facility.

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Senegal Inaugurates Solar AcademyThe International Solar Alliance (ISA) – an intergovernmental organization for the incr...
27/12/2024

Senegal Inaugurates Solar Academy

The International Solar Alliance (ISA) – an intergovernmental organization for the increased deployment of solar energy technologies worldwide – has inaugurated a Solar Academy in Senegal.

Situated at the École Polytechnique de Thiès (EPT), the academy provides certified, long-term training programs on solar energy for Senegalese citizens. With funding from France, the Solar Academy has already begun its first training session for solar PV technicians, with 27 participants joining.

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Pan-African finance institution the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a joint project preparation faci...
27/12/2024

Pan-African finance institution the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has signed a joint project preparation facility with Zimbabwe’s Mutapa Investment Fund. The facility will see the parties collaborate on mobilizing up to $50 million in project financing.

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Angola and Oman have signed an agreement and two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) in the field of energy and mining.Sig...
27/12/2024

Angola and Oman have signed an agreement and two memoranda of understanding (MoUs) in the field of energy and mining.

Signed during an official visit by Angola’s President João Lourenço to Oman on December 19, the agreement will see Oman acquire a stake in Angola’s Catoca and Luele diamond mines.

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➡️ Projects Transforming North Africa’s Energy LandscapeRich in a variety of energy resources from oil and gas to renewa...
27/12/2024

➡️ Projects Transforming North Africa’s Energy Landscape

Rich in a variety of energy resources from oil and gas to renewable energy, North Africa is accelerating the development of energy projects to address rising demand, boost European exports and drive sustainable economic growth. Recent developments highlight the feasibility for large-scale investments in the region while showcasing its potential to become a major energy hub.

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🇿🇦 Top Developments in South Africa’s O&G Industry in 2024Representing a frontier oil and gas market, South Africa seeks...
23/12/2024

🇿🇦 Top Developments in South Africa’s O&G Industry in 2024

Representing a frontier oil and gas market, South Africa seeks to accelerate exploration in both on- and offshore markets to unlock the full potential of its oil and gas resources. Upstream activity in recent years has shown the potential for commercial deposits, and recent developments across the industry point to a promising future.

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Top developments include:
✔️Africa Energy Corp. Becomes Operator of Block 11B/12B
Through its subsidiary Main Street, oil and gas exploration company Africa Energy Corp. became the operator of Block 11b/12B, offshore South Africa.

✔️Kinetiko Energy Spuds Test Well
Gas exploration company Kinetiko Energy spud the second well in a five-well production test program in October 2024 in Mpumalanga Province, onshore South Africa.

✔️South Africa Establishes New Petroleum Company
In September 2024, South Africa’s President Cyril Ramaphosa announced the establishment of the country’s new petroleum corporation: the South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC).

✔️TNPA Launches RFP for LNG Terminal
South Africa’s state-owned Transnet National Ports Authority launched a request for proposals for an environmental impact assessment for the development of an LNG terminal at the Port of Ngqura.

✔️Sasol, Eskom Sign LNG Supply Agreement
South African integrated energy and chemicals company Sasol signed an agreement with the state-owned power utility Eskom to explore options for aggregating gas supplies and accelerating LNG uptake across the country.

✔️South Africa Establishes Ministry of Mineral and Petroleum Resources
Following the merger of the electricity and energy portfolios of the government, South Africa established a separate Ministry of Mineral and Petroleum Resources.

✔️South Africa Publishes Draft Petroleum Bill
South Africa’s Department of Mineral and Petroleum Resources published the country’s draft Petroleum Products Bill (PBB) for public comment in October 2024.

✔️Orange Basin Witnesses Slew of M&A Deals
Eager to replicate upstream success seen on the Namibian side of the shared Orange Basin, a slate of energy companies have either expanded or acquired interests offshore South Africa.

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Angolan upstream firm ACREP plans to begin oil exploration in the onshore Cabinda Norte Block in Angola in 2025. The aim...
23/12/2024

Angolan upstream firm ACREP plans to begin oil exploration in the onshore Cabinda Norte Block in Angola in 2025. The aim is to identify and unlock the economic viability of the block.

ACREP will conduct feasibility studies to evaluate the potential production capacity of the block post exploration.

Read the full article here: https://hubs.la/Q030vtXD0

With just one month remaining until the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2025, anticipation is growing as Libya pre...
23/12/2024

With just one month remaining until the Libya Energy & Economic Summit (LEES) 2025, anticipation is growing as Libya prepares to host one of the most significant gatherings of energy, finance and technology leaders in the region. Endorsed by the Ministry of Oil & Gas and National Oil Corporation (NOC), the summit promises to be a transformative platform for driving investment, collaboration and growth across Libya’s energy and economic sectors.

Read more here: https://hubs.la/Q030vtdp0

This distinguished gathering highlights Libya’s crucial position in the global energy landscape and its potential as a center for innovation and economic growth. Key initiatives, such as an upcoming 22-block licensing round, new exploration campaigns in the Sirte, Ghadames and Murzuq basins, the $600-million Structures A&E project, and more than $17 billion in greenfield and brownfield projects by the NOC, underscore this potential.

Join us on 18-19 January 2025 at the Rixos Convention Centre in Tripoli for the third edition of LEES, where corporate leaders, regional ministers, policymakers, service providers, and renewable energy firms will gather to advance Libya’s energy sector and explore new opportunities.

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Olive Energy a rejoint le Congo Energy & Investment Forum(CEIF) en tant que Sponsor Élite et Exposant Argent.Olive Energ...
20/12/2024

Olive Energy a rejoint le Congo Energy & Investment Forum(CEIF) en tant que Sponsor Élite et Exposant Argent.

Olive Energy offre une expertise spécialisée, notamment en fournissant une assistance technique pour l'acquisition et l'interprétation de données complexes, ainsi que des conseils pour améliorer les performances et les processus.

En déployant des technologies de modélisation et de terrain à la pointe de l’innovation, Olive Energy aide ses clients à atteindre leurs objectifs de manière plus efficace. Ses experts assurent un suivi rigoureux des activités afin de garantir que les projets d'exploration et de production (E&P) soient réalisés dans les délais, conformément aux spécifications et dans le respect des budgets. Par ailleurs, les spécialistes de ses filiales formulent des recommandations stratégiques pour optimiser leurs opérations tout au long de leurs activités d’exploration et de production.

Connectez-vous avec Olive Energy au Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) à Brazzaville, qui se tiendra les 25 et 26 mars 2025.

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Olive Energy has joined the Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) as an Elite Sponsor and Silver Exhibitor.

Olive Energy provides expertise in specialization, through technical assistance in acquiring, interpreting challenging dataset, and providing advice on improvements in performance and processes.

By deploying cutting-edge modeling and field technologies, Olive Energy helps clients achieve their goals more efficiently. Their experts closely monitor activities to ensure E&P projects are executed on time, within specifications, and on budget. Additionally, their subsidiary specialists provide strategic recommendations to optimize their operations across their exploration and production activities.

Connect with Olive Energy at the Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) in Brazzaville, taking place from 25-26 March 2025.

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➡️Find out more about the Congo Energy & Investment Forum and be a part of shaping the future of Congo's energy landscape: https://congoenergyinvestment.com/

Nigerian independent energy provider Seplat Energy Plc is gearing up to revive hundreds of oil wells in Nigeria, with pl...
20/12/2024

Nigerian independent energy provider Seplat Energy Plc is gearing up to revive hundreds of oil wells in Nigeria, with plans to increase production to upwards of 200,000 barrels per day in the country.

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In 2024, Egypt, Uganda, Senegal, Angola, and Mauritania led transformative energy infrastructure projects to enhance the...
20/12/2024

In 2024, Egypt, Uganda, Senegal, Angola, and Mauritania led transformative energy infrastructure projects to enhance the continent’s energy future. These nations are tackling energy access issues, promoting industrialization, maximizing energy production, and ensuring sustainability.

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✔️Egypt advanced its first 4.8 GW Dabaa Nuclear Power Plant, with the delivery of a core catcher for its fourth reactor in December 2024.

✔️Uganda’s East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) reached 47.1% completion by November 2024.

✔️Angola’s Cabinda Refinery reached 60% completion in October 2024, with an estimated start-up date in April 2025. Managed by Sonangol and Gemcorp, the refinery will process 30,000 barrels per day in its initial phase, with plans to double capacity.

✔️Senegal and Mauritania made significant progress with the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas project, achieving 95% completion by July 2024.

✔️Senegal also completed the Sangomar Oil Project, producing its first oil in June 2024. This $5.2 billion project, developed with Woodside Energy, aims to produce 100,000 barrels per day.

These projects highlight Africa’s growing role in the global energy market and reflect progress in closing infrastructure gaps and advancing the continent’s energy ambitions.

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SILICONE CONNECT a rejoint le Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) en tant que sponsor national.Silicone Connect a été...
20/12/2024

SILICONE CONNECT a rejoint le Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) en tant que sponsor national.

Silicone Connect a été fondée en 2020 et a débuté ses opérations en septembre 2020 en tant que fournisseur en gros, s'appuyant sur son réseau national de fibre optique en République du Congo. Elle est le tout premier opérateur privé au Congo à exploiter un réseau national de dorsale.

Silicone Connect ambitionne de devenir un opérateur d'infrastructures de premier plan, positionné au cœur de l'Afrique centrale et couvrant cinq pays voisins, dont le Cameroun, le Gabon, et d'autres. Sa mission est de connecter et de faciliter le transport des opérateurs, tant au niveau international que national, grâce à son réseau de dorsale à haut débit.

La République du Congo accueillera le tout premier Forum Énergie & Investissement du Congo les 25 et 26 mars 2025, réunissant des développeurs de projets, des régulateurs congolais et des décideurs politiques. Cette plateforme permettra un dialogue franc, favorisant de nouveaux investissements et accords dans le secteur énergétique du pays.

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Silicone Connect has joined the Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) as a national sponsor.

Silicone Connect was founded in 2020 and began operations in September 2020 as a wholesale provider, leveraging its national fiber optic network in the Republic of Congo. It is the very first private operator in Congo to operate a national backbone network.

Silicone Connect aims to become a leading infrastructure operator positioned at the heart of Central Africa, covering five neighboring countries including Cameroon, Gabon, and more. Their mission is to connect and facilitate the transport of other operators both internationally and nationally through our high-speed backbone network.

The Republic of the Congo will host the first-ever Congo Energy & Investment Forum on 25-26 March 2025, connecting project developers with Congolese regulators and policymakers. This platform will enable candid dialogue, facilitating new investments and deals in the country’s energy sector.

📌Book your delegate pass Now: https://congoenergyinvestment.com/attend
📌To participate as a sponsor or exhibitor, visit: https://congoenergyinvestment.com/sponsor-exhibit/sponsor-exhibit-interest

➡️Find out more about the Congo Energy & Investment Forum and be a part of shaping the future of Congo's energy landscape: https://congoenergyinvestment.com/

Investment company Kazera Global – through its subsidiary Whale Head Minerals (WHM) – has signed an offtake agreement wi...
20/12/2024

Investment company Kazera Global – through its subsidiary Whale Head Minerals (WHM) – has signed an offtake agreement with mineral supplier Fujax South Africa.

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The deal covers the sale of an initial 100,000 dry tons of heavy mineral sands – sold in monthly batches of 6,000 tons – from Kazera’s Perdevlei project in South Africa.

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Imperatus Energy a rejoint le Forum Congo Énergie & Investissement (CEIF) en tant que sponsor or et exposant.Imperatus E...
18/12/2024

Imperatus Energy a rejoint le Forum Congo Énergie & Investissement (CEIF) en tant que sponsor or et exposant.

Imperatus Energy est une entreprise spécialisée dans le commerce de produits pétroliers et gaziers, servant à la fois les marchés africains et internationaux. Leur équipe dynamique et expérimentée s'engage à répondre aux besoins spécifiques de leurs clients dans le secteur du commerce de pétrole et de gaz.

De plus, Imperatus Energy propose une gamme complète de services, notamment l'approvisionnement et l'exportation de produits pétroliers et gaziers, tels que la fourniture de produits raffinés et de gaz associés, l'exportation de GNL, de pétrole brut et de dérivés, ainsi que des solutions de transport efficaces et sécurisées pour garantir la livraison.

➡️ Découvrez-en davantage sur le Forum sur l'Énergie et l'Investissement au Congo et contribuez à façonner l'avenir du paysage énergétique du Congo: https://hubs.la/Q03001kB0

Imperatus Energy has joined the Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) as a gold sponsor & exhibitor.

Imperatus Energy is a company specializing in the trade of oil and gas products, serving both the African and international markets. Their dynamic and experienced team is dedicated to meeting the specific needs of our clients in the oil and gas trade sector.

In addition, Imperatus Energy offers a comprehensive range of services including the supply and export of petroleum and gas products such as the provision of refined products and associated gases, the export of LNG, crude oil, and derivatives, and efficient and secure transportation solutions to ensure delivery.

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📌To participate as a sponsor or exhibitor, visit: https://hubs.la/Q030015r0

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