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South Africa
If Shell leaves, whither South African refineries?

After a pair of devastating fires, some oil refinery operators in South Africa, such as Shell, are wondering if it is time to jump ship. Others are looking at a radical change of strategy.

Subscribers only Energy 16.12.2020

Tanzania
Re-elected Magufuli puts LNG pressure on Shell and Equinor

President John Magufuli, apparently keen to leave his mark on the history of Tanzania, finally seems set on developing offshore gas and wants to talk with the frustrated majors who were awarded permits.

Subscribers only Energy 08.12.2020

Namibia
Buoyed by success of South African block 11B/12B, Total and Qatar Petroleum gun for Venus

Total and Qatar Petroleum are planning to drill Namibia's Venus prospect (Block 2913B) in the third quarter of 2021.

Subscribers only Energy 03.12.2020

Nigeria
Buhari to finally announce marginal field winners

The Nigerian president Muhammadu Buhari has finally appended his signature to the document listing the local - and international companies as a partner - chosen to operate one of the blocks covered by the tender call issued in June.

Subscribers only Energy 03.12.2020

Spotlight | Africa
Albright Stonebridge, an incubator for all things African at Biden's disposal

Former Democratic secretary of state Madeleine Albright's consulting firm is increasingly influential in Africa, thanks to a network of carefully selected diplomats and business executives.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 02.12.2020

Former US secretary of state Madeleine Albright, with Joe Biden and his wife Jill (left), in 2012.

South Africa
Sasol overhauls E&P as it seeks to reduce exposure

South African petrochemical giant Sasol has changed its exploration and production (E&P) management team and is seeking to reduce its exposure in the sector.

Subscribers only Energy 01.12.2020

Mozambique
Nyusi leaves local development of Cabo Delgado gas in limbo

The president's narrow focus on future gas revenues has left local and international firms dismayed over the neglect of industrialisation and diversification.

Subscribers only Energy 30.11.2020

In Focus | Israel, Mali
Africa gives Israeli firms IAI, Elbit and Mer a back door into the worldwide UN base security market

By dint of hard lobbying, Israel's IAI, Elbit and Mer groups have succeeded in landing the contract for the provision of protection at MINUSMA camps in Mali. They are now looking to repeat the feat at the 40 or so UN peacekeeping bases throughout the world, some of them in the Middle East.

Subscribers only Defence, Business 09.11.2020

Israeli companies will provide equipment to strengthen security at MINUSMA bases (above in Kidal).

Nigeria
OML 133: appeal hearing for ExxonMobil and Shell in $2.5bn NNPC suit not due before 2021

The dispute between state-owned Nigerian National Petroleum Corp (NNPC) and ExxonMobil and Shell over the distribution of income from OML 133 is not due to be heard before early next year by the United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit.

Subscribers only Energy 09.11.2020

Gabon
BW Offshore and Maurel & Prom join the race for Sasol's stake in Etame Marin

South Africa's Sasol has begun the process of sellling its shares in the Etame Marin production block. Two candidates have already come forward.

Subscribers only Energy 05.11.2020

Tunisia
Mazarine Energy plans to sell to Hunt Oil or Perenco

Tunisia's unstable political climate and relatively low oil prices have driven yet another new company to sell.

Subscribers only Energy 30.10.2020

Spotlight | Nigeria
Malabu/OPL 245: ENI turns up the heat on American investment firm Drumcliffe Partners

Italian oil & gas giant ENI has won the first round in a battle against Drumcliffe Partners, Abuja's chosen litigation fund in the Malabu scandal.

Subscribers only Energy 26.10.2020

Spotlight | Africa
BP set to run down its African operations little by little

The British oil major is looking to drastically reduce its investment in field development and exploration in Africa. Here are our revelations.

Subscribers only Energy 21.10.2020

Gabon
How Assala, Total and Perenco increase profits thanks to Covid-19 and at Gabon's expense

In Gabon, oil companies have increased profits during the current public health crisis and negotiated very profitable fiscal benefits with Bongo's government.

Subscribers only Energy 20.10.2020

Gabon, Nigeria
Etame Marin/Sasol: Kariya Energy hopes to knock out Vaalco from Nigerian tender

The recently created Houston firm Kariya Energy has set its sights on Gabon and Nigeria. It just hired a consulting firm with very strong connections in Africa.

Subscribers only Energy 16.10.2020

Gabon
Assala Energy puts its Gabonese business under new management

Carlyle Group company Assala Energy has carried out a major reorganisation of its management team in Port-Gentil.

Subscribers only Energy 15.10.2020

Nigeria
Malabu/OPL 245 scandal: backed by Three Crowns, ENI opens a new front against Abuja

After a court in Milan (Africa Intelligence, 16/09/20) it is [...]

Subscribers only Energy 14.10.2020

Madagascar
State fails in bid to supplant private sector over fuel imports

Almost a year after Andry Rajoelina's government set up State Procurement of Madagascar to centralise fuel imports, oil companies are still running the show.

Subscribers only Energy, Business 13.10.2020

India, Mozambique
Firmly anchored in Mozambique, India's ONGC, Bharat and Oil India snubbed by rest of continent

New Delhi has struggled to make its mark on African oil exploration and production everywhere but Mozambique, where three Indian firms are going from strength to strength.

Subscribers only Energy 09.10.2020

Nigeria, United States
Oil magnate Benedict Peters banks on lobbyist David Urban to win over Trump

The Nigerian Benedict Peters has retained the services of David Urban, a star lobbyist in Trump's Washington, in the hope of winning the favours of the current occupant of the White House. By cosying up to Trump on his favourite terrain - the trade war against Beijing - Peters is hoping that the president will help him to regain his influence in Nigeria, though he may find himself back at square one if Biden prevails in November.

Subscribers only Energy, Diplomacy 02.10.2020

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Ivory Coast
French investigation sends tremors through Abidjan's political class

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

Shell

South Africa
If Shell leaves, whither South African refineries?

Tanzania
Re-elected Magufuli puts LNG pressure on Shell and Equinor

Namibia
Buoyed by success of South African block 11B/12B, Total and Qatar Petroleum gun for Venus

Nigeria
Buhari to finally announce marginal field winners

Spotlight | Africa
Albright Stonebridge, an incubator for all things African at Biden's disposal

South Africa
Sasol overhauls E&P as it seeks to reduce exposure

Mozambique
Nyusi leaves local development of Cabo Delgado gas in limbo

In Focus | Israel, Mali
Africa gives Israeli firms IAI, Elbit and Mer a back door into the worldwide UN base security market

Nigeria
OML 133: appeal hearing for ExxonMobil and Shell in $2.5bn NNPC suit not due before 2021

Gabon
BW Offshore and Maurel & Prom join the race for Sasol's stake in Etame Marin

Tunisia
Mazarine Energy plans to sell to Hunt Oil or Perenco

Spotlight | Nigeria
Malabu/OPL 245: ENI turns up the heat on American investment firm Drumcliffe Partners

Spotlight | Africa
BP set to run down its African operations little by little

Gabon
How Assala, Total and Perenco increase profits thanks to Covid-19 and at Gabon's expense

Gabon, Nigeria
Etame Marin/Sasol: Kariya Energy hopes to knock out Vaalco from Nigerian tender

Gabon
Assala Energy puts its Gabonese business under new management

Nigeria
Malabu/OPL 245 scandal: backed by Three Crowns, ENI opens a new front against Abuja

Madagascar
State fails in bid to supplant private sector over fuel imports

India, Mozambique
Firmly anchored in Mozambique, India's ONGC, Bharat and Oil India snubbed by rest of continent

Nigeria, United States
Oil magnate Benedict Peters banks on lobbyist David Urban to win over Trump

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Ivory Coast French investigation sends tremors through Abidjan's political class

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

Makhzen Inc. or the ever more prosperous business empire of Mohammed VI's entourage

Kinshasa's pan-African plans for Grand Inga

Cabo Delgado: a gas Eldorado and security nightmare

Shell

South Africa If Shell leaves, whither South African refineries?

Tanzania Re-elected Magufuli puts LNG pressure on Shell and Equinor

Namibia Buoyed by success of South African block 11B/12B, Total and Qatar Petroleum gun for Venus

Nigeria Buhari to finally announce marginal field winners

Spotlight | Africa Albright Stonebridge, an incubator for all things African at Biden's disposal

South Africa Sasol overhauls E&P as it seeks to reduce exposure

Mozambique Nyusi leaves local development of Cabo Delgado gas in limbo

In Focus | Israel, Mali Africa gives Israeli firms IAI, Elbit and Mer a back door into the worldwide UN base security market

Nigeria OML 133: appeal hearing for ExxonMobil and Shell in $2.5bn NNPC suit not due before 2021

Gabon BW Offshore and Maurel & Prom join the race for Sasol's stake in Etame Marin

Tunisia Mazarine Energy plans to sell to Hunt Oil or Perenco

Spotlight | Nigeria Malabu/OPL 245: ENI turns up the heat on American investment firm Drumcliffe Partners

Spotlight | Africa BP set to run down its African operations little by little

Gabon How Assala, Total and Perenco increase profits thanks to Covid-19 and at Gabon's expense

Gabon, Nigeria Etame Marin/Sasol: Kariya Energy hopes to knock out Vaalco from Nigerian tender

Gabon Assala Energy puts its Gabonese business under new management

Nigeria Malabu/OPL 245 scandal: backed by Three Crowns, ENI opens a new front against Abuja

Madagascar State fails in bid to supplant private sector over fuel imports

India, Mozambique Firmly anchored in Mozambique, India's ONGC, Bharat and Oil India snubbed by rest of continent

Nigeria, United States Oil magnate Benedict Peters banks on lobbyist David Urban to win over Trump

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About Africa Intelligence

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Africa Intelligence on social media

Indigo Publications' websites

Ivory Coast
French investigation sends tremors through Abidjan's political class

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

South Africa
If Shell leaves, whither South African refineries?

Tanzania
Re-elected Magufuli puts LNG pressure on Shell and Equinor

Namibia
Buoyed by success of South African block 11B/12B, Total and Qatar Petroleum gun for Venus

Nigeria
Buhari to finally announce marginal field winners

Spotlight | Africa
Albright Stonebridge, an incubator for all things African at Biden's disposal

South Africa
Sasol overhauls E&P as it seeks to reduce exposure

Mozambique
Nyusi leaves local development of Cabo Delgado gas in limbo

In Focus | Israel, Mali
Africa gives Israeli firms IAI, Elbit and Mer a back door into the worldwide UN base security market

Nigeria
OML 133: appeal hearing for ExxonMobil and Shell in $2.5bn NNPC suit not due before 2021

Gabon
BW Offshore and Maurel & Prom join the race for Sasol's stake in Etame Marin

Tunisia
Mazarine Energy plans to sell to Hunt Oil or Perenco

Spotlight | Nigeria
Malabu/OPL 245: ENI turns up the heat on American investment firm Drumcliffe Partners

Spotlight | Africa
BP set to run down its African operations little by little

Gabon
How Assala, Total and Perenco increase profits thanks to Covid-19 and at Gabon's expense

Gabon, Nigeria
Etame Marin/Sasol: Kariya Energy hopes to knock out Vaalco from Nigerian tender

Gabon
Assala Energy puts its Gabonese business under new management

Nigeria
Malabu/OPL 245 scandal: backed by Three Crowns, ENI opens a new front against Abuja

Madagascar
State fails in bid to supplant private sector over fuel imports

India, Mozambique
Firmly anchored in Mozambique, India's ONGC, Bharat and Oil India snubbed by rest of continent

Nigeria, United States
Oil magnate Benedict Peters banks on lobbyist David Urban to win over Trump