Africa
Morocco Opens Bidding for New LNG Terminal Near Mediterranean Port
The terminal will be linked to an existing pipeline connecting Morocco to Spain as well as industrial zones in Mohammedia and Kenitra, in the country's northwest, the ministry said in a statement.
Morocco to Launch Tender for First LNG Terminal at Nador Port
Morocco is set to begin the tendering process for its first liquefied natural gas terminal near Nador, aiming to expand gas infrastructure and meet growing energy demand, according to Energy Minister Leila Benali.
U.S.-China Trade War Reshapes Global LPG Flows, Pressures Prices
China is shifting away from U.S. LPG imports due to new tariffs, boosting demand for Middle East supply and altering global liquefied petroleum gas trade routes. The disruption is expected to affect prices, inventories, and global petrochemical markets.
Golar's FLNG Gimi Completes First LNG Offload to British Sponsor
Golar LNG's FLNG Gimi completed its first LNG offload to the British Sponsor, introducing Mauritania and Senegal to the global gas market and triggering a milestone bonus ahead of expected commercial operations in Q2 2025.
Nigeria Plans Strategic Fuel Reserve to Guard Against Supply Shocks
Nigeria will establish a strategic petroleum products reserve to improve energy security and reduce exposure to global supply disruptions, the country’s midstream and downstream regulator said. The move follows expanded local refining capacity.
Spotlight on Africa: Constraints Hamper Progress of LNG Export Project Plan
Civil society opposition and tightening global climate finance policies are slowing Africa’s LNG export ambitions. From Mozambique to Nigeria, major projects face delays amid human rights concerns, investor scrutiny, and calls for stricter decarbonization efforts.
EACOP Secures First Tranche of Funding for $5 Billion Uganda-Tanzania Pipeline
The company developing Uganda’s EACOP crude pipeline has closed the first allocation of external financing from a syndicate of institutions including commercial banks and Afreximbank, a statement from EACOP said on Wednesday.
Penspen Revalidating Feasibility for 2,485-Mile Trans-Saharan Pipeline Linking Nigeria to Europe
Once operational, the pipeline would carry up to 30 billion cubic meters of natural gas annually across West and North Africa, with the potential to connect to European markets.
Russia Seeks Approval for Congo Oil Pipeline Agreement with 25-Year Operation Term
The Russian government has submitted an agreement with the Republic of the Congo for ratification to the State Duma, outlining cooperation on the construction of a key oil products pipeline in the Central African nation.
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Crude Rerouted After Blast on Nigeria’s Trans Niger Pipeline, Renaissance Says
Crude oil flowing into Nigeria's Trans Niger Pipeline has been routed through an alternative line after blasts ruptured the main line on Tuesday, a spokesperson for Renaissance told Reuters.
Renaissance Investigates Blast on Nigeria’s Trans Niger Pipeline
Nigerian oil consortium Renaissance Group confirmed on Tuesday a blast on its Trans Niger oil pipeline in the coastal River State and has dispatched a team to investigate, spokesperson Tony Okonedo said.
U.S. Greenlights $5 Billion Loan for TotalEnergies’ Mozambique LNG Project
The board of the U.S. Export-Import Bank approved a nearly $5 billion loan for a long-delayed LNG project in Mozambique, clearing a key hurdle to restarting the project under development by French oil major TotalEnergies.
Egypt to Lease German Floating LNG Unit to Offset Gas Decline
Egypt, which has struggled with declining domestic gas production, plans to lease a German floating gas liquefaction unit, the Egyptian petroleum ministry said in a statement on Tuesday.
Morocco Approves $32.5 Billion in Green Hydrogen Projects
A Moroccan government committee on Thursday approved green hydrogen projects aiming to produce ammonia, steel and industrial fuel worth a total of $32.5 billion.
BP, Mauritania Detect Gas Leak at Greater Tortue Ahmeyim Project Offshore West Africa
A gas leak has been detected at a well of the BP-operated Greater Tortue Ahmeyim gas project offshore Senegal and Mauritania, the British company and Mauritania's environment ministry said on Wednesday.
Projects March 2025
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Thirst for LNG Could Bolster Expansion in Europe, Elsewhere
Europe is taking major steps to expand its gas pipeline networks to support gas flows from new LNG terminals. Germany, for instance, is planning to add 355 miles of pipeline over the next few years to accommodate new LNG imports, almost all of which will be high-capacity pipe, with diameters of 39 inches or greater.
Vitol, Glencore Win $380 Million Award in Nigerian LNG Supply Dispute
Trading houses Vitol and Glencore will receive $380 million in compensation after their gas supplier, trading firm Taleveras, won a legal battle in a London court against Nigeria’s sole LNG producer for non-delivery of cargoes, court documents seen by Reuters showed.
Pipeline Theft Slashes Nigeria LNG’s Capacity by Two-Thirds
Nigeria LNG, a major gas exporter, is operating at only a third of its capacity due to illegal connections by thieves on key gas supply pipelines, the company's chief executive said on Tuesday.
Kosmos Energy Achieves First LNG at GTA Project Offshore Mauritania, Senegal
Kosmos Energy has announced that first liquified natural gas (LNG) production has been achieved at the bp-operated Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG project, offshore Mauritania & Senegal.
How LNG Will Fuel Global Energy Evolution at Scale
LNG is a key enabler of the global transition to a decarbonized energy system. It will play a pivotal role as companies move from coal and oil to cleaner energy sources.
Tanzania in Talks to Revive $42 Billion LNG Project by June
Tanzania is negotiating tax incentives with investors to revive its stalled $42 billion LNG project, Energy Minister Doto Biteko said. Talks with Equinor, Shell, and partners could conclude by June, potentially unlocking 47.13 Tcf of natural gas reserves.
Egypt Signs $3 Billion LNG Deals with Shell, TotalEnergies for 2025 Supply
The most populous Arab country last year returned to being a net importer of natural gas, buying dozens of cargoes and abandoning plans to become a supplier to Europe following a steep decline in domestic output.
Nigeria to Block Oil Exports for Producers Who Fail to Meet Refinery Quotas
Nigeria's upstream oil regulator said on Monday it would deny export permits for oil cargoes from producers who fail to meet their stipulated supply quota to local refineries, including the Dangote Refinery, Africa's largest.
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Construction Report: Trump Policies, Thirst for LNG Could Bolster Expansion
While the global thirst for LNG continues to drive pipeline construction globally, the real questions for the new year concern a second Donald Trump presidency in the United States. Early analysis from those in the industry suggest the change of administration will be good for midstream.
Nigeria's NNPC, Partners to Build Five Mini-LNG Plants for Domestic Gas Supply
State-owned Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has begun construction of five mini-LNG plants as part of government efforts to drive economic growth and boost gas usage, a company spokesperson said late on Thursday.
Morocco to Build $420 Million, 990-MW Gas Power Plant Near Alwahda Site
Morocco's water and electricity utility plans to build a 990-megawatt (MW) gas-fired power plant at a cost of $420 million, bourse regulator AMMC said.
Mozambique’s President Rules Out LNG Contract Revisions with TotalEnergies, Exxon
Mozambique is not looking to review contract terms with energy majors like TotalEnergies and ExxonMobil who are planning multibillion-dollar liquefied natural gas projects in the country, its new president said on Friday.
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