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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR)
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Congolese refugee turns plastic waste into a profitable business

Raphael Basemi’s recycling business is providing jobs for other refugees and the host community and helping preserve the environment in Kenya’s Kakuma camp

Raphael Basemi has come a long way since arriving in Kenya’s Kakuma camp in 2009 with just a bag of clothes and his education certificates. The Congolese refugee now runs the largest community-led recycling enterprise in the camp, providing hundreds of jobs for other refugees and local community members. "When…

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    • Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC) Joins Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 as Diamond Sponsor, as Republic of Congo (ROC) Leads Pioneering Gas Initiatives
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Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC) Joins Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 as Diamond Sponsor, as Republic of Congo (ROC) Leads Pioneering Gas Initiatives

The national oil company will showcase the Republic of Congo’s investment and partnership opportunities as a Diamond Sponsor of the upcoming forum

Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC) – the national oil company (NOC) of the Republic of Congo (ROC) – has joined Invest in African Energy (IAE) 2024 forum as a Diamond Sponsor, affirming its commitment to catalyzing Africa’s energy growth and accelerating private participation within the sector.  SNPC has…

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Republic of Congo (ROC) Hydrocarbons Minister Joins Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) 2024, Driving African Energy Collaboration

Minister Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua will speak on potential areas of collaboration between the Republic of Congo and Namibia at the upcoming Namibia International Energy Conference

Minister of Hydrocarbons of the Republic of Congo Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua will discuss Africa’s gas monetization drive and cross-border collaboration within the sector at the Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC), taking place in Windhoek on April 23-25. The Republic of Congo represents one of Africa’s leading crude oil producers, with…

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    • Congo Signs Amended Production Sharing Contract (PSC) with China’s Wing Wah, Signaling Start of Gas Development Project
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Congo Signs Amended Production Sharing Contract (PSC) with China’s Wing Wah, Signaling Start of Gas Development Project

The Banga Kayo project will be developed in three stages, with production starting in August 2024

The Republic of Congo’s Minister of Hydrocarbons Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua signed an amended Production Sharing Contract (PSC) with China’s Wing Wah Oil Company for the Banga Kayo block. The amended PSC marks the start of development at the block and signals a strong commitment by the country to maximize undeveloped…

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Republic of Congo's Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC) to Join African Energy Week (AEW) 2024, Set to Unveil Bold Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Export Plans

The African Energy Week: Invest in African Energy conference will enable the Republic of Congo’s NOC to forge new partnerships and attract further gas-focused investments

Maixent Raoul Ominga, Managing Director of Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC) – the national oil company (NOC) of the Republic of Congo – will participate as a speaker at the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy conference in Cape Town this November.   As the nation…

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    • Republic of Congo Debuts First Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier, Paving the Way for Major Gas Exportation
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Republic of Congo Debuts First Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Carrier, Paving the Way for Major Gas Exportation

Centered on natural gas monetization and development, the unveiling of the Republic of the Congo’s inaugural LNG carrier offers a lucrative prospect for the nation to emerge as a key player in global gas exports

The launch of the Republic of the Congo's first LNG carrier, emerging from the nation's premier Congo LNG Project, showcases the country's firm dedication to responsibly harnessing its natural resources and advancing towards a more sustainable and eco-friendly economy. This inaugural LNG delivery stands ready to bolster the local electricity…

Energy Capital & Power
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The Republic of Congo Leads Gas Drive

Set to deliver first LNG cargo this quarter, the Republic of Congo is transforming its industry through gas-focused investments and new E&P programs

The Republic of Congo is a mature hydrocarbon market with proven resources, numbering 1.8 billion barrels of oil reserves and 284 billion cubic meters of natural gas reserves. Despite this, the country’s on- and offshore territory remains underexplored and operators have been slow to add value to crude resources. Yet…

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Republic of Congo Hydrocarbons Minister to Showcase Investment Opportunities at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) Forum in Paris

Minister Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua will speak at the Invest in African Energy forum this May, unveiling exclusive energy and infrastructure projects in the Republic of Congo to global investors

Minister of Hydrocarbons of the Republic of Congo Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua has been confirmed to speak at the Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum in Paris on May 14-15, affirming the country’s interest in collaborating with foreign partners. Aiming to double hydrocarbon output to 500,000 barrels per day (bpd), the…

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People and medical facilities caught in crossfire as violence escalates in North Kivu

People are being referred from health centres in the southern part of North Kivu to Minova general hospital and other health facilities in South Kivu

Medical facilities supported by teams from Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) have received huge influxes of war-wounded patients, as thousands of people flee the latest waves of armed clashes in North Kivu province, in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). With civilians and medical facilities caught in the crossfire, MSF urgently calls on all…

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United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR): Number of humanitarian emergencies in 2023 the highest in a decade

From its seven global stockpiles, UNHCR delivered emergency supplies worth $53.5 million

Last year, UNHCR, the UN Refugee Agency, responded to a sharply higher number of new or deepening humanitarian crises – the highest annual number of declared emergencies in the last 10 years. According to the Emergency Preparedness and Response in 2023 report published today, UNHCR issued 43 emergency declarations to…