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Chad
Minister's head rolls over failure of N'Djamena emergency electricity supply plan

The sacking of energy minister Djerassem Le Bemadjiel has revealed the tensions within the transition regime over the electricity supply question.

Subscribers only Energy, Politics 08.11.2023

Mahamat Idriss Dédy, in N'Djamena, in August 2023.

Cameroon, Chad
Biya and Déby poised to make deal behind Savannah Energy's back

Cameroon and Chad are on the verge of agreeing to have Société Nationale des Hydrocarbures significantly increase its stake in Cameroon Oil Transportation Co. Plans to apply SNH's compromise with Savannah Energy seem to be slipping away.

Subscribers only Energy 28.06.2023

Cameroon President Paul Biya (left) and his counterpart Mahamat Idriss Deby.

Cameroon, Chad
ExxonMobil-Savannah: SNH boss Moudiki ups the ante in letter to Chadian oil minister

The head of Cameroon's Société Nationale des Hydrocarbures sent a scathing letter to Chad's oil minister. Since ExxonMobil's withdrawal from southern Chad, the battle between Savannah Energy and N'Djamena has rekindled a recurring conflict between Cameroon and the Chadian junta.

Subscribers only Energy 06.06.2023

Cameroon, Chad
ExxonMobil-Savannah: the behind-the-scenes story of Biya and Déby's feud

With N'Djamena in conflict with Savannah Energy, Chadian President Mahamat Idriss Déby pushed his Cameroonian counterpart not to legitimise the British junior's stake in the Doba-Kribi pipeline, which exports 100% of Chad's crude. In vain.

Subscribers only Energy 26.04.2023

Spotlight | Chad
N'Djamena justifies ExxonMobil asset nationalisation at Savannah Energy's expense

The Chadian Ministry of Hydrocarbons is still trying to make ExxonMobil pay a hefty leaving fee, and has produced a highly critical report of the running of the wells that the US major sold to Savannah Energy in December.

Subscribers only Energy, Politics 05.04.2023

Chad
Battle of wills between Savannah and junta intensifies

British oil junior Savannah Energy is trying to maintain its presence in Chad but the courts there are continuing to block its takeover of Exxonmobil's assets.

Subscribers only Energy 03.02.2023

Spotlight | Chad
Savannah wins arbitration battle after junta blocks Exxon asset takeover

The Chadian authorities, unhappy with the conditions under which the US major ExxonMobil left the country, are preventing Savannah Energy from resuming operations on the Doba oil deposits. Savannah has referred the case to the International Chamber of Commerce in Paris.

Free access Energy, Politics 10.01.2023

Chad
Savannah staff threatened with expulsion over ExxonMobil deal

Le Tchad, qui conteste le rachat des actifs d'ExxonMobil par Savannah Energy, a fait monter la pression d'un cran sur la junior : le ministre de l'énergie, Djerassem Le Bemadjiel, accompagné du secrétaire général de la présidence, Gali Ngothe Gatta, s'est rendu sur le site de Komé pour informer les cadres de l'entreprise de leur obligation de quitter le pays.

Subscribers only Energy 22.12.2022

Chad
Perenco takes on the role of banker for SHT in Petronas Doba takeover

The Chadian state wants to avoid being left on the sideline of the sale of the majors' shares in the historic Doba blocks. To influence the negotiations, it has enlisted the services of an unexpected player.

Subscribers only Energy 19.12.2022

Chad
ExxonMobil's messy exit from Chad

After selling its shares to Savannah Energy, ExxonMobil has pulled out of Chad but no agreement has been reached with the state on its final tax settlement. The government may be seeking to strike an alternative deal with Savannah's rival, Perenco.

Subscribers only Energy 16.12.2022

Spotlight | Africa
ExxonMobil's long and painful goodbye to Africa

ExxonMobil is having a difficult time disposing of its assets on the continent. The main reason for this is that the American major is struggling to capitalise on its contacts with African presidencies.

Subscribers only Energy, Business 08.11.2022

Darren Woods, Chairman & CEO of Exxon Mobil Corporation, 1 March 2017.

Chad
ExxonMobil and oil minister near agreement on departure bonus

The general manager of ExxonMobil's local office and Chad's oil and energy minister were able to meet on 24 September. That encounter may spell progress in the debate over the fiscal terms of the US major's withdrawal from the country.

Subscribers only Energy 28.09.2022

Chad's Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Djerassem Le Bemadjiel (left) pays his respect as he passes the coffin of Queen Elizabeth II, at the Palace of Westminster, London, on 18 September 2022.

Chad
Kaka names another southerner to key oil position

After the eviction of the president's personal secretary, Idriss Youssouf Boy, oil minister Djerassem Le Bemadjiel now has free rein to appoint his own people.

Subscribers only Energy, Politics 27.06.2022

Document | Chad
Political tensions hinder Exxon/Savannah transfer

N'Djamena needs cash and is looking for any way to pressure oil companies pulling out of Chad to pay up.

Subscribers only Energy 24.06.2022

Chad
Savannah unleashes charm offensive on Kaka following ExxonMobil exit

The British junior, newly arrived in Chad, intends to do everything in its power to gain the approval of the country's authorities. It is preparing to develop huge electrification projects in its production area of Doba and near N'Djamena.

Subscribers only Energy 02.06.2022

Chad
Glencore continues to sell its oil while waiting for its debt to N'Djamena to be restructured

In February, the Swiss group made a proposal to restructure its loan to N'Djamena. However, until an agreement has been reached with Chad, facilitated by Minister Djerassem Le Bemadjiel who is acquainted with the Swiss group, the latter will continue to pay itself back in kind.

Subscribers only Energy, Commodity traders 02.05.2022

Chad
Oil minister blames predecessors for not addressing nationality pay gap

The difference in treatment between local staff and foreign workers was one of the first issues put on the table during a meeting between the main oil workers' union representatives and Chad's new 'Mr Oil', Djerassem Le Bemadjiel.

Subscribers only Energy 19.04.2022

Chad
Cash-strapped Kaka orders oil minister to bring in the dollars

The president has told Djerassem Le Bemadjiel to quickly sort out three major transactions in the oil sector.

Subscribers only Energy 29.03.2022

Chadian Minister of Petroleum and Energy, Djerassem Le Bedmadjiel.

Chad
Interim government to hear about CNPC's alleged discrimination against local staff

The status of Chadian employees of the Chinese state-owned major, the country's leading oil operator, compared to expatriates has attracted the attention of a Chadian MP, Mahamat Mouhsine Adam, who will question the prime minister and oil minister.

Subscribers only Energy 02.03.2022

Central African Republic, Chad
Touadéra in a state of paranoia after Idriss Déby's death

Under Idriss Déby, Chad became a major influence in the neighbouring Central African Republic (CAR), where it has close links with rebel groups. President Touadéra, who is concerned about the connections of new Chadian strongman "Kaka" in his country, is closely monitoring Déby's son and would-be heir.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 30.04.2021

Libya
From Tripoli to Benghazi, Turkish trader BGN's oil odyssey

Senegal
Guns and oil drive Russia's Dakar courtship

Djerassem Le Bemadjiel

Chad
Minister's head rolls over failure of N'Djamena emergency electricity supply plan

Cameroon, Chad
Biya and Déby poised to make deal behind Savannah Energy's back

Cameroon, Chad
ExxonMobil-Savannah: SNH boss Moudiki ups the ante in letter to Chadian oil minister

Cameroon, Chad
ExxonMobil-Savannah: the behind-the-scenes story of Biya and Déby's feud

Spotlight | Chad
N'Djamena justifies ExxonMobil asset nationalisation at Savannah Energy's expense

Chad
Battle of wills between Savannah and junta intensifies

Spotlight | Chad
Savannah wins arbitration battle after junta blocks Exxon asset takeover

Chad
Savannah staff threatened with expulsion over ExxonMobil deal

Chad
Perenco takes on the role of banker for SHT in Petronas Doba takeover

Chad
ExxonMobil's messy exit from Chad

Spotlight | Africa
ExxonMobil's long and painful goodbye to Africa

Chad
ExxonMobil and oil minister near agreement on departure bonus

Chad
Kaka names another southerner to key oil position

Document | Chad
Political tensions hinder Exxon/Savannah transfer

Chad
Savannah unleashes charm offensive on Kaka following ExxonMobil exit

Chad
Glencore continues to sell its oil while waiting for its debt to N'Djamena to be restructured

Chad
Oil minister blames predecessors for not addressing nationality pay gap

Chad
Cash-strapped Kaka orders oil minister to bring in the dollars

Chad
Interim government to hear about CNPC's alleged discrimination against local staff

Central African Republic, Chad
Touadéra in a state of paranoia after Idriss Déby's death

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Chad Battle of wills between Savannah and junta intensifies

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Chad Savannah staff threatened with expulsion over ExxonMobil deal

Chad Perenco takes on the role of banker for SHT in Petronas Doba takeover

Chad ExxonMobil's messy exit from Chad

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Chad ExxonMobil and oil minister near agreement on departure bonus

Chad Kaka names another southerner to key oil position

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Chad Savannah unleashes charm offensive on Kaka following ExxonMobil exit

Chad Glencore continues to sell its oil while waiting for its debt to N'Djamena to be restructured

Chad Oil minister blames predecessors for not addressing nationality pay gap

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Libya
From Tripoli to Benghazi, Turkish trader BGN's oil odyssey

Senegal
Guns and oil drive Russia's Dakar courtship

Chad
Minister's head rolls over failure of N'Djamena emergency electricity supply plan

Cameroon, Chad
Biya and Déby poised to make deal behind Savannah Energy's back

Cameroon, Chad
ExxonMobil-Savannah: SNH boss Moudiki ups the ante in letter to Chadian oil minister

Cameroon, Chad
ExxonMobil-Savannah: the behind-the-scenes story of Biya and Déby's feud

Spotlight | Chad
N'Djamena justifies ExxonMobil asset nationalisation at Savannah Energy's expense

Chad
Battle of wills between Savannah and junta intensifies

Spotlight | Chad
Savannah wins arbitration battle after junta blocks Exxon asset takeover

Chad
Savannah staff threatened with expulsion over ExxonMobil deal

Chad
Perenco takes on the role of banker for SHT in Petronas Doba takeover

Chad
ExxonMobil's messy exit from Chad

Spotlight | Africa
ExxonMobil's long and painful goodbye to Africa

Chad
ExxonMobil and oil minister near agreement on departure bonus

Chad
Kaka names another southerner to key oil position

Document | Chad
Political tensions hinder Exxon/Savannah transfer

Chad
Savannah unleashes charm offensive on Kaka following ExxonMobil exit

Chad
Glencore continues to sell its oil while waiting for its debt to N'Djamena to be restructured

Chad
Oil minister blames predecessors for not addressing nationality pay gap

Chad
Cash-strapped Kaka orders oil minister to bring in the dollars

Chad
Interim government to hear about CNPC's alleged discrimination against local staff

Central African Republic, Chad
Touadéra in a state of paranoia after Idriss Déby's death