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African Energy Chamber
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A Major Win for Namibia as ReconAfrica Delivers Kavango West 1X Hydrocarbon Discovery

The African Energy Chamber applauds ReconAfrica’s successful results at the Kavango West 1X well, marking a significant step forward for onshore exploration, job creation and long-term energy development in Namibia

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) strongly welcomes the announcement by Reconnaissance Energy Africa of a successful hydrocarbon encounter at the Kavango West 1X well on Petroleum Exploration Licence (PEL) 73, onshore Namibia. The results represent one of the most meaningful milestones yet for the country’s onshore energy potential and…

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Building Africa’s Next Industrial Frontier: The Role of Sustainable Aviation Fuels (By Henok Teferra Shawl)

Domestic SAF production could help address structural cost disadvantages facing African airlines — higher jet fuel prices, weak supplier competition, low procurement volumes, and higher taxes

By Henok Teferra Shawl, Boeing managing director for Africa (www.Boeing.com). Sustainable aviation fuel (SAF) presents a strategic opportunity not only to reduce lifecycle emissions but to retain value in African economies and create skilled jobs. Today, Africa imports most of its jet fuel, sending billions of dollars off the continent each…

African Energy Chamber
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Congo’s Upstream Expansion Signals New Era for Central Africa’s Energy Future

With Congo LNG Phase 2 starting operations, Congo is gearing-up for accelerated upstream growth

The Republic of Congo is entering a period of rapid growth, with upstream expansion across both the oil and natural gas industries positioning the country as a strategic anchor for Central Africa’s energy development. With the start of operations at Congo LNG Phase 2, goals to reach 500,000 barrels per…

Energy Capital & Power
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MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 to Discuss Clean Energy and Industrial Development

A panel of experts at the upcoming MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference and exhibition will explore sustainable energy projects and technologies advancing regional energy security, industrial growth and the transition to low-carbon power

Mauritania has advanced its clean energy agenda with the August 2025 unveiling of a 160 MW solar plant, 60 MW wind farm and large-scale battery storage systems - all to be developed under a new public-private partnership framework. The announcement comes as the MSGBC basin undergoes rapid transformation in its…

Energy Capital & Power

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MSGBC Conference to Spotlight Regional Infrastructure, Logistics Opportunities

MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 will feature a panel on integrated infrastructure and logistics connecting regional resources to global markets

Major milestones across the MSGBC basin are accelerating the region’s rise as a leading African energy hub, with the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG project commencing commercial operations and Senegal’s Sangomar oilfield coming online. These achievements mark a decisive shift in the basin’s capabilities, positioning the MSGBC region as a…

African Energy Chamber
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The Surge in Gas Production and Africa’s Path to Economic Transformation (By NJ Ayuk)

If African nations can collectively support upstream scalability, midstream connectivity, and downstream certainty, gas production will not merely surge — it will transform the entire continent for the better

By NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber (https://EnergyChamber.org). Natural gas will be a pivotal component of Africa’s energy future as it is uniquely poised for growth despite the move toward a surplus liquefied natural gas (LNG) supply in the global gas cycle. As detailed in the African Energy Chamber’s…

Energy Capital & Power
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West Africa’s Grid Transformation to Take Center Stage at MSGBC 2025

Regional leaders will examine grid integration, regulatory reforms and investment opportunities shaping West Africa’s evolving power market

African upstream oil and gas operators are accelerating efforts to integrate renewable and lower-carbon energy sources into production activities. Recent milestones across Uganda, Nigeria, South Africa and the Republic of Congo demonstrate how the continent’s largest operators are embedding energy diversification into project design, with hybrid and gas-to-power systems set…

African Energy Chamber
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Angola Launches New Gas Consortium (NGC) Project, Unlocking New Era of Non-Associated Gas Development

Angola has advanced its gas sector with the launch of the Soyo non-associated gas plant and ongoing exploration, unlocking growth, diversification, and economic and social opportunities nationwide

Angola has officially launched its first dedicated non-associated gas project, the New Gas Consortium (NGC) Gas Treatment Plant in Soyo, marking a major milestone for the country’s energy sector. Commissioned in November 2025, the onshore facility processes around 400 million standard cubic feet of gas per day and 20,000 barrels…

African Energy Chamber
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African Exploration and Production (E&P) Above-Ground Attractiveness Strengthens amid Policy and Licensing Reforms

The African Energy Chamber’s State of African Energy Outlook highlights the impact of above-ground reforms and licensing on Africa’s E&P investment landscape

With upstream capital expenditure set to reach $41 billion in 2026, Africa’s rising exploration and production (E&P) activity highlights the evolving landscape of above-ground attractiveness across the continent. According to the African Energy Chamber’s (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org) State of African Energy 2026 Outlook, African countries currently fall mostly in the mid-range of…

Energy Capital & Power

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Actis, Trade Development Bank (TDB) and Performances Group Join MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025

Leading figures from Actis, TDB and Performances Group will address MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025, emphasizing regional energy growth and financing prospects

As major energy projects advance across the MSGBC region, nations are gearing up for the next phase of development. The upcoming MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2025 conference and exhibition – taking place in Dakar from December 8-10 – will not only showcase emerging opportunities but connect global finance to…