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Halliburton is set to complete drilling four deep-water gas wells in Egypt by the end of November. Two wells in the Burullus field are nearly operational, potentially adding up to 200 million cubic feet of gas per day, while the Raven field wells are expected to be ready mid-month. In line with Egypt’s plan to boost gas output, Halliburton is also employing advanced stimulation techniques in collaboration with foreign partners to enhance production across key fields, reinforcing its commitment to strengthening Egypt’s energy resources.    Omar Nasr Ayman Rady Eng. Cav. Khaled Abubakr Mahinaz ElBaz Osama Mobarez Denis Collot Reuben Nyam Oveh Kpason Dakim Dung Ikechukwu Promise Obialor Follow The African Energy Council for more energy news #Energy #aecouncil #Egypt #NaturalGas #OilAndGas #EnergyProduction #EnergyTransition #Halliburton #GasExploration #SustainableEnergy

Egypt's president and Eni CEO recently discussed strategies to enhance gas production and Egypt's potential as a gas hub. With domestic gas output declining, Egypt plans to issue a tender for up to 20 LNG cargoes for the first quarter of 2025 to meet rising demand. Eni aims to restore gas output at the Zohr field early next year while committing to decarbonisation efforts.   Lars Kjoellesdal Alexander Wilk Vincent de Longeaux ADEEB RAHMEH Tom Marzec-Manser Darren McLean Peter Stevenson Reuben Nyam Dakim Dung Ikechukwu Promise Obialor Oveh Kpason Follow The African Energy Council for more energy news #Egypt #aecouncil #Eni #LNG #NaturalGas #GasProduction #EnergyTransition #SustainableEnergy #GasHub #ZohrField #LiquefiedNaturalGas #EnergyEfficiency #CleanEnergy #EnergySecurity 

The CEO of Gemcorp Holdings announced that Angola’s Cabinda oil refinery, the nation’s second, is slated to start production by April 2025, with the first fuel supplies reaching the local market in March. The project, 90% owned by Gemcorp and 10% by Sonangol, will refine 30,000 barrels per day of Angolan Cabinda crude, reducing Angola’s dependence on fuel imports as it targets subsidy cuts. Phase two will double capacity and add diesel and jet fuel production. Rising costs pushed phase one investment to around $550 million, with funding for the next phase under review for a decision by mid-2025.    Carla Dias Dias Michael Way Rainer Dzoesch M.A. Victoriano DA SILVA Ognim Geraldo Idongesit Koffi Martin Camara Okey Umeano Oveh Kpason Reuben Nyam Dakim Dung Ikechukwu Promise Obialor Follow The African Energy Council for more energy news #OilAndGas #aecouncil #Energy #Angola #CabindaRefinery #CrudeOil #Refinery #EnergySector #AfricanEnergy #FuelProduction #Sonangol #EnergyInvestment #OilRefining #FuelSupply #EnergyInfrastructure

The African Development Bank (AfDB) has approved a $54 million loan for Mozambique's first utility-scale wind project, the Namaacha Wind Farm, expected to generate 331.6 GWh annually. This $224.5 million initiative will diversify the energy mix, enhance electricity access, and create 600 jobs during construction, focusing on women and youth employment. As a pivotal step towards universal electricity access by 2030, this project strengthens Mozambique's position as a regional energy hub and supports its sustainable development goals. Luis Magaia Minoek Wijs Murefu Barasa Aderito Chivurre, DBAc, MBA, ACCA Christopher Bridwell Abrahamo Mondlhane Ikechukwu Promise Obialor Dakim Dung Oveh Kpason Reuben Nyam Follow African Energy Council for more energy news #RenewableEnergy #aecouncil #Mozambique #WindPower #energy #Energytransition #CleanEnergy #ClimateAction #AfricanDevelopmentBank #EnergyAccess #Sustainability #SouthernAfrica

Acwa Power is advancing Africa’s renewable energy landscape with solar milestones. The Redstone CSP plant in South Africa has reached 50 MW, with full 100 MW capacity imminent, set to provide clean power for nearly 200,000 households. Egypt’s Kom Ombo PV plant has also achieved its full 200 MW, bringing sustainable energy to over 200,000 homes. With $7 billion invested across the continent, Acwa Power is solidifying its role as a premier private-sector partner in solar, fostering reliable solutions for a greener future. Syed Osman Quadri Zulfa Abdulkareem Wandile Gumede , FMVA® Viren Sookhun (ISPr) Oveh Kpason Ikechukwu Promise Obialor Dakim Dung Reuben Nyam #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #Africa #CleanPower #Sustainability #EnergyTransition #GreenFuture #ClimateAction #SustainableDevelopment

The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) plans to boost its stake in upcoming oil and gas projects to 30%, anticipating heightened activity in the southern African nation after several offshore discoveries. Namibia’s recent discoveries are attracting increased exploration, even as oil majors face tighter development budgets amid shifting global energy priorities. Following significant finds by Shell Plc and TotalEnergies SE, at least four drilling campaigns are set to commence before the year's end.   Murielle Coué Fausto Mendes Pr. Eng. Juraney Natasha G. Bernard Gerdy Damona Efraim Siraj Ahmed Ikechukwu Promise Obialor Dakim Dung Oveh Kpason Reuben Nyam Follow The African Energy Council for more energy news #Namibia #aecouncil #OilAndGas #EnergyTransition #Namcor #OffshoreDiscoveries #Exploration #Shell #TotalEnergies #EnergyInvestment #ClimateAction #NaturalResources #AfricanEnergy

The 25 MW Ilute Solar Project represents an advancement in Zambia’s renewable energy portfolio, aimed at diversifying the nation’s power sources and reducing hydro-reliance. Through integration with the Southern African Power Pool (SAPP), Ilute will export surplus solar energy to neighboring countries, reinforcing regional energy cooperation. Together with the Bangweulu (54 MW), Ngonye (34 MW), and soon-to-launch Serenje (200 MW) solar projects, Ilute contributes to Zambia’s renewable energy goals and long-term energy resilience.   Mutisunge Zulu Matanda Mwewa Martyn Mataa Mashombotwa Stephen Todd Teddy Katongo Chifumbano Reuben Nyam Ikechukwu Promise Obialor Dakim Dung Oveh Kpason Follow The African Energy Council for more energy news #SolarEnergy #aecouncil #RenewableEnergy #SustainableDevelopment #Zambia #EnergySecurity #CleanEnergy #ClimateResilience #SouthernAfrica #SolarPower #EnergyCooperation #GreenInvestment

AMEA Power has completed solar module installation at its 500-MW Abydos PV park in Aswan, Egypt, and successfully connected it to the national grid via a 220-kV substation. With one million modules generating an estimated 1,500 GWh annually, the park will power 256,000+ homes and offset 783,300 tonnes of CO₂ emissions. The energy will be sold to the Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) under PPAs.   Khaled Hamam Ahmed Rashad Omar Elhosseiny Elnady Eng. Cav. Khaled Abubakr Rabia Omar Hassan /Director Board CSIL/REIT Global Trainer/Investment advisor(CMFD)(ANSI) Ikechukwu Promise Obialor Dakim Dung Reuben Nyam Oveh Kpason Follow The African Energy Council for more energy news #AMEAPower #aecouncil #SolarEnergy #RenewableEnergy #CleanEnergy #SustainableFuture #Egypt #CarbonReduction #GreenEnergy #EnergyTransition #ClimateAction

Ghana is exploring fuel imports from Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery as a strategy to reduce its high fuel import costs and support economic stability. Speaking at the OTL Africa Downstream Oil Conference, Mustapha Abdul-Hamid, Chairman of Ghana's National Petroleum Authority, outlined the potential benefits of sourcing fuel from the refinery’s 650,000 barrels-per-day capacity. This shift from European imports could lower transportation expenses, resulting in reduced fuel prices for Ghana’s domestic market and potentially improving the broader economy.   Godwin Ofosuhene Nkrumah Engr. Oyelere Oyeyemi DOH KERVIN ANGYE Emezie John Punit Chauhan Oveh Kpason Reuben Nyam Ikechukwu Promise Obialor Dakim Dung Follow The African Energy Council for more energy news #GhanaEnergy #aecouncil #OilAndGas #DangoteRefinery #FuelImports #EnergyEconomics #AfricaEnergy #DownstreamOil #PetroleumIndustry #EnergyTransition #FuelMarket #AfricaEconomy #EnergySecurity 

Italy’s Eni and the UK’s BP have resumed exploratory operations after a 10-year hiatus, focusing on Area “B” (96/3) of the Ghadames Basin. This marks Eni's first well under the Fourth Contracting Agreement of 2007. Meanwhile, the National Oil Corporation (NOC) reports that Repsol is set to restart drilling in the Murzuq Basin, and Austria’s OMV will soon resume activities in the Sirte Basin. Eni in collaboration with BP and the Libyan Investment Authority, is operating the well, with Mellitah Oil & Gas overseeing the drilling process, drawing on its experience from the Al-Wafa field.   Abdulbasit Aldanqouz Jon Hancock Bruno Pitou Samir El Mansuri Ryan Ferguson Young Mohamed Diknab Dakim Dung Oveh Kpason Reuben Nyam Follow The African Energy Council for more energy news #Energy #aecouncil #RenewableEnergy #SustainableEnergy #OilAndGas #EnergyTransition #CleanEnergy #EnergyIndustry #EnergyInnovation #EnergyEfficiency #FossilFuels #GlobalEnergy #EnergySector #OilExploration