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 …
Africa’s next phase of energy growth will depend as much on the contracts that govern projects as on the geology beneath them. After years of volatility – from security disruptions to fiscal reforms to delayed final investment decisions – investors are entering 2026 with a sharper understanding of w …
A series of memoranda of understanding signed over the past year could shape Africa’s energy landscape in 2026 and beyond. Though preliminary, these agreements point to rising investor confidence, stronger cross-border cooperation and renewed momentum in both hydrocarbons and renewables. Some may ev …
AEW 2025 : ConocoPhillips remporte le prix RSE pour l'élimination du paludisme en Guinée équatoriale
ConocoPhillips est récompensée pour son engagement depuis deux décennies en faveur de l'élimination du paludisme sur l'île de Bioko, établissant ainsi une référence en matière de responsabilité sociale des entreprises à long terme et à fort impact en Afrique.
Le ministère nigérian des Ressources pétrolières nommé « Réformateur de l'année » lors de l'AEW 2025
Grâce à des politiques ambitieuses telles que la loi sur l'industrie pétrolière et le décret exécutif de 2025 sur les opérations pétrolières en amont, le ministère des Ressources pétrolières renforce l'attractivité du Nigeria auprès des investisseurs internationaux.
Dans un discours prononcé lors de l'African Energy Week 2025, le conseiller spécial de la Namibie pour le secteur pétrolier en amont a présenté une vision audacieuse pour les bassins Orange et Kavango, mettant l'accent sur les partenariats, le développement durable et la confiance croissante des inv …