Africa
Dangote Refinery Imports 4,000 Gas-Powered Trucks for Fuel Distribution
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery is importing 4,000 gas-powered trucks in a $470 million investment to supply fuel directly to local markets. The move aims to cut logistics costs and improve distribution from Africa’s largest refinery.
Leviathan Signs $35 Billion Gas Export Deal with Egypt Through 2040
Israel’s Leviathan gas field has signed a $35 billion export deal to supply 130 Bcm of natural gas to Egypt through 2040, reducing Egypt’s LNG reliance and easing its energy crisis.
Golar Reaches Commercial Operations Date for FLNG Gimi
Golar LNG’s Gimi vessel has started operations at the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim gas project, marking a key milestone for LNG exports from Mauritania and Senegal.
JGC Wins $550 Million Preliminary Deal for African FLNG Project
JGC France has secured a $550 million preliminary contract for an African floating LNG project, covering early-phase EPCIC work and potentially leading to a full-scale award as the company expands in the continent’s LNG sector.
Saipem Expects Mozambique LNG Project to Restart by End of Summer
Saipem expects the $20 billion Mozambique LNG project for TotalEnergies to restart by late summer, ending a force majeure that halted work in 2021 after insurgent attacks. The restart would mark a major step for the Golfinho and Atum fields.
Libya, U.S. to Collaborate on Gas Project to Boost Output
Mellitah Oil and Gas will work with U.S. construction consulting firm Hill International to manage a project which aims to boost Libya's gas output, the country's National Oil Company (NOC) said in a statement on July 23.
U.S. Crude Flows to Nigeria Surpass Imports for First Time, EIA Reports
For the first time, the United States became a net exporter of crude oil to Nigeria in early 2024, driven by shifts in refinery operations and rising demand from Nigeria’s new Dangote refinery, according to the EIA.
TotalEnergies Nears Restart of $20 Billion Mozambique LNG Project, Minister Says
Mozambique’s energy minister says the government has created conditions for TotalEnergies to restart its $20 billion LNG project, halted since 2021 due to insurgent violence near the Afungi site.
Subsea7 Wins Offshore Egypt Contract for Pipeline, Umbilical Installation
Subsea7 has secured a contract offshore Egypt to install flexible pipelines and umbilicals for a subsea tie-back project, with offshore work expected to begin in 2026.
Ghana Faces Power Cuts as Eni Suspends Operations for Gas Upgrade
Ghana is bracing for temporary power outages as Eni suspends operations at a gas plant to implement a supply boost. The upgrade will increase gas output by 30 million standard cubic feet per day, helping stabilize energy delivery once completed.
TPDC Awards EPC Contract for Ntorya–Madimba Gas Pipeline in Tanzania
Tanzania’s state-run TPDC has picked China Petroleum Pipeline and CPTDC to build the Ntorya–Madimba gas pipeline, a key milestone in the onshore field’s development.
River Niger Crossing Completed on Nigeria’s 381-Mile AKK Pipeline Project
Nigerian NNPC has finished the River Niger crossing on its AKK gas pipeline and logged 100 percent crude-pipeline uptime in June, keeping the project on track for Q4 2025.
Israel Restarts Gas Exports to Jordan, Egypt Supply Remains Halted
Israel has resumed limited natural gas exports after a temporary shutdown due to regional conflict, with most flows going to Jordan and minimal volumes reaching Egypt, which remains largely without supply.
Egypt Signs LNG Supply Deals Worth $8 Billion Through 2026
Egypt has agreed to purchase up to 160 LNG cargoes through 2026 in deals worth over $8 billion, as the country faces rising energy demand, declining gas production, and rolling blackouts.
Nigeria's $5 Billion Oil-Backed Loan from Aramco Delayed by Oil Price Drop, Sources Say
A record $5 billion oil-backed loan between Nigeria and Aramco has been delayed due to falling crude prices, which sparked concerns among banks expected to support the deal.
Oil Leak Shuts Pipeline Feeding Libya’s Largest Refinery
Libya’s National Oil Corporation halted flow from the Hamada oilfields after an oil leak was detected on a pipeline near the Zawiya refinery, the country’s largest. Recovery and investigation efforts are underway to address environmental impacts.
South Africa Seeks U.S. LNG Import Deal to Boost Supplies, Improve Trade Ties
South Africa has offered to buy liquefied natural gas from the United States over a 10-year period as part of proposals to secure a trade deal, according to a ministerial statement posted on the South African government news agency website.
Egypt Seeks Up to 60 LNG Cargoes to Curb Energy Crunch
Egypt is negotiating with global energy firms and traders to import up to 60 LNG cargoes and fuel oil this year as the country faces a deepening energy crisis amid declining domestic gas production.
Oil Companies Face Spill Liability Under New Guyana Law
Guyana’s parliament has passed a bill requiring oil companies to provide financial assurance for oil spills and comply with stricter regulations, holding them liable for damages as offshore production climbs past 900,000 barrels per day.
Line on Trans Niger Pipeline Shut After Spill in Ogoniland
Renaissance Energy shut down a line on Nigeria’s Trans Niger Pipeline following an operational oil spill near the B-Dere community. Cleanup efforts are underway after the pipeline was clamped and the leak contained.
Wood Mackenzie Warns of Gas Turbine Supply Constraints Through 2040
Wood Mackenzie expects new gas-fired generation projects of around 890 gigawatt (GW) capacity to be added globally between 2025 and 2040, with the U.S. and China leading at 47% annual additions during the same period.
Oando Restores Crude Pipeline Operations in Nigeria After Multiple Spills
Nigerian oil firm Oando has completed repairs on its Bayelsa state pipeline after four sabotage-related oil spills. The company shut down affected wells and plans future upgrades to reduce risk.
Egypt Secures 10-Year Floating LNG Terminal Deal with Hoegh Evi
Norway’s Hoegh Evi has signed a 10-year agreement with Egypt’s EGAS to supply a floating LNG terminal by late 2026, as Egypt faces growing gas shortages and seeks to boost LNG import capacity.
Global Energy Exports Slide as Trade Risks Weigh on Oil and Fuel Demand
Global oil, LNG and fuel exports slowed in early 2025 as rising trade tensions and tariffs disrupt flows, pressuring demand across major import markets and raising risks for energy exporters.
Nigeria’s Renaissance Halts Oil Production After Pipeline Spill
Nigeria’s Renaissance Africa Energy has halted oil production after a spill on the Okordia-Rumuekpe pipeline, with initial reports citing possible vandalism in the oil-rich Niger Delta.
Saudi Arabia Can Control Oil Supply, But Demand May Be Its Achilles’ Heel
Saudi Arabia is flexing its oil supply control, but weakening global demand could undermine its strategy and pose challenges.
Kenya Puts Breaks on Sale of State Pipeline Company
The sale of KPC was approved in 2023, under the country’s privatization program targeting at least 11 state-owned enterprises due to what the government said was “inadequate capital for investments and working capital due to dwindling government resources to invest in those entities.”
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.
- Enbridge Plans 86-Mile Pipeline Expansion, Bringing 850 Workers to Northern B.C.
- Intensity, Rainbow Energy to Build 344-Mile Gas Pipeline Across North Dakota
- Energy Transfer to Build $5.3 Billion Permian Gas Pipeline to Supply Southwest
- Enbridge Sees High Demand to Expand 593-Mile Canada-to-U.S. Gulf Oil Pipeline
- Strike Pioneers First-of-Its-Kind Pipe-in-Pipe Installation on Gulf Coast with Enbridge
- A Systematic Approach To Ensuring Pipeline Integrity
- 275-Mile Texas-to-Oklahoma Gas Pipeline Enters Open Season
- LNG Canada Start-Up Fails to Lift Gas Prices Amid Supply Glut
- Strike Pioneers First-of-Its-Kind Pipe-in-Pipe Installation on Gulf Coast with Enbridge
- Enbridge Sees High Demand to Expand 593-Mile Canada-to-U.S. Gulf Oil Pipeline
