The Petroleum Directorate of Sierra Leone (PDSL) has joined African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 – scheduled to take place in Cape Town from October 12–16 – as a Strategic Partner. The Directorate will be positioned to leverage the event to highlight its open acreage, competitive fiscal framework and upst …
Africa continues to face significant implications from the ongoing Gulf war, with Brent prices fluctuating from $81 per barrel on March 3 to $112 on March 12 and back down to $98 on March 25. But escalating crude prices bring challenges beyond imports, with African economies which rely heavily on di …
Africa Global Logistics (AGL) place le développement durable au cœur de ses activités à travers l'Afrique ; toutefois, la véritable valeur de sa performance ESG ne réside pas dans les cadres de reporting, mais dans l'impact concret que l'entreprise génère sur le terrain. Grâce à une stratégie articu …
Africa Global Logistics (AGL) está a colocar a sustentabilidade no centro das suas operações em toda a África – mas o verdadeiro valor do seu desempenho em matéria de ESG não reside nos quadros de reporte, mas sim no impacto que a empresa tem no terreno. Através de uma estratégia assente em três pil …
Des terminaux nigérians du golfe de Guinée aux ports méditerranéens libyens en passant par les infrastructures angolaises de l'Atlantique, les exportations de pétrole brut africain sont à l'abri des goulets d'étranglement qui limitent l'approvisionnement du Moyen-Orient. Contrairement au pétrole qui …
Le secteur africain du GNL est en plein essor, le Mozambique, le Nigeria et la République du Congo développant leurs exportations et leurs réseaux de gazoducs, tandis que le GNL à petite échelle, le FLNG modulaire et les réseaux industriels visent à convertir le gaz en électricité, en usines et en e …
Nine exploration and production blocks are now avaialble in Cameroon’s latest licensing round. Spanning two proven basins, the tender – managed by the National Hydrocarbons Corporation (SNH) – is accepting proposals through March 30, 2026, ahead of a final decision in late April. Launched on August …
Neuf blocs d'exploration et de production sont désormais disponibles dans le cadre du dernier cycle d'octroi de licences du Cameroun. Couvrant deux bassins confirmés, l'appel d'offres, géré par la Société nationale des hydrocarbures (SNH), accepte les propositions jusqu'au 30 mars 2026, avant une dé …
The high‑profile exit of global energy major TotalEnergies from deepwater Blocks 11B/12B and 5/6/7 – home to the Brulpadda and Luiperd gas discoveries – was a significant setback for South Africa’s plans to use domestic resources to boost energy security and economic growth. TotalEnergies, together …
The global digital economy is driving an unprecedented surge in electricity demand from data centers and IT infrastructure. Worldwide, uninterruptible power supply demand for IT equipment alone is forecast to reach 249 GW by 2030, with total installed capacity, including cooling and ancillary loads, …
Long treated as a byproduct of oil production, natural gas is increasingly viewed by policymakers as a strategic asset capable of underpinning exports, power generation and industrialization. Insights from the African Energy Chamber’s State of African Energy 2026 Outlook highlight how Angola is movi …
Floating liquefied natural gas (FLNG) is rapidly emerging as a cornerstone of Africa’s gas development strategy, as the continent prepares for a sharp rise in demand and seeks faster, more resilient pathways to market. According to the African Energy Chamber’s (AEC) State of African Energy 2026 Outl …
Political shifts in major international financing centers are reshaping who funds Africa’s energy future, with the Mozambique LNG project illustrating how policy swings abroad can delay development timelines and raise costs. Africa’s large oil and gas developments – often reliant on export credit ag …
Global LNG supply is set to surge from 2027, driven by new projects and expanded production in the U.S. and Qatar. Bloomberg’s Global LNG Market Outlook 2030 forecasts global supply reaching 594 million tons by 2030 – a 42% increase from 2024 – with a projected 15-million-ton oversupply in internati …
While Africa possesses vast hydrocarbon resources, decades of underdeveloped infrastructure continue to limit the economic potential of its oil and gas sector. In 2025, several major pipeline projects exemplify both the promise of Africa’s energy future and the persistent challenges that delay its r …
As African oil-producing nations seek to boost output and attract new capital, regulatory reform has emerged as a key catalyst. Countries such as Angola, Nigeria and the Republic of Congo demonstrate how clear frameworks, transparent licensing and targeted incentives can accelerate investment. As em …
Ending energy poverty in Africa requires scalable, reliable and lower-carbon energy systems – and Angola’s accelerating gas agenda is emerging as one of the continent’s most compelling pathways forward. Through projects such as the New Gas Consortium (NGC), new discoveries and a supportive policy an …