A prominent pan-African expert in the energy, extractive industries and financial sectors has defended the continued use of oil, particularly in the continent, amid a crusade by renewable energy campaigners in the West. NJ Ayuk, the managing partner of Centurion Law Group, argued the criticism
Sibobo is a student at STS Lawhill Maritime Centre in Simon’s Town, South Africa. The centre provides students between the ages of 15 and 18 with specialised knowledge and skills in their last three years of secondary schooling to embark on successful careers in the
On Tuesday, Angola’s National Agency for Oil, Gas, and Biofuels (ANPG) hosted the first of four roadshows in Luanda to highlight the first 10 blocks to be auctioned in 2019. The offshore blocks are located in the Benguela and Namibe basin and will also be
Africa’s elite energy event has dedicated a comprehensive programme on Angola, including a spotlight panel discussion, a keynote speech by a senior government official, a country pavilion on the exhibition floor and the official launch of the “Africa Energy Series – Angola 2019”. Following major
Airborne Oil & Gas B.V. said it has been awarded a contract from a supermajor through Oceaneering International to supply Thermoplastic Composite Pipe (TCP) flowlines for deployment in West Africa. The manufacturer will provide a 4-kilometer, 7.1 inch ID, 160 bar design pressure TCP Flowline
During meetings with top Chinese energy companies and financial institutions, the African Energy Chamber discussed the signing of win-win agreements and contracts that will make energy work for Africa while providing Chinese investors with attractive and rewarding opportunities in Africa. “China’s economic transformation in the
Chinese investment in Nigeria’s oil and gas industry has reached $16 billion, according to Nigeria’s state-run oil company. While Nigeria’s oil industry welcomes China’s interest, analysts worry about a lack of transparency in the sector and slow development of the country’s renewable energy market. When
Nigeria’s President Muhammadu Buhari warned that the country could struggle to fund its expenses unless it is able to raise the tax take after querying the revenue chief over poor collections. That could complicate Buhari’s efforts to turn around the economy, a mandate on which
Noble Energy makes oil discovery in Block I, located in Equatorial Guinea’s offshore sector; The well was drilled to a total depth of 4,417 meters and is expected to produce first oil in October 2019; As a champion of oil and gas development in Africa,
Following the completion of the transactions, which are subject to approval by relevant authorities, Qatar Petroleum will partner with Total in the countries. Namibia Total will transfer to Qatar Petroleum a 30 per cent interest in Block 2913B and retain a 40 per cent interest.