Africa
Nigeria to Back $2.59 Billion AKK Gas Pipeline with Sovereign Guarantee
Nigeria will issue a sovereign guarantee to back the bulk of a gas pipeline that is a core part of the government's energy strategy, Finance Minister Zainab Ahmed said on Wednesday.
Blast Shuts Eni Owned Nigerian Oil Pipeline — Officials
An oil pipeline explosion in Nigeria forced the local subsidiary of Italian oil major Eni to close a pipeline feeding the Brass oil export terminal, ENI and a security official said.
Nigeria Launches Regulations to Encourage Gas Use — Oil Minister
Nigeria has launched new regulations covering gas transportation which it hopes will expand use of the fuel and encourage private investment in pipelines, Minister of State for Petroleum Timipre Sylva said on Monday.
Emerging Offshore Pipeline Market in Southern Africa
The increasing exploration for and discovery of oil and gas reserves offshore Africa has raised prospects of growth of the continent’s offshore pipelines market.
Egyptian Gas Pipeline Attacked, Imports from Israel Unaffected
Armed men attacked a gas pipeline in the north of Egypt's Sinai Peninsula late on Sunday, security sources and witnesses said, but gas imports through North Sinai from Israel were unaffected.
Shell Nigerian Unit Lifts Force Majeure on Bonny Light Crude Exports
Royal Dutch Shell’s Nigerian subsidiary SPDC lifted a force majeure on Bonny Light crude oil exports at 0800 GMT on Friday, a spokesman said.
Total, Tullow Launch Joint Sale of Stakes in Kenyan Oil Project - Sources
Total and Tullow Oil aim to reduce their stakes in Kenya's first oil development with a joint sale that could see Tullow exit completely amid uncertainty over the project's launch, banking and industry sources said.
Pipeline Closure Risks Taking Libya's Oil Offline
Military forces loyal to Khalifa Haftar closed a pipeline in Libya on Sunday, potentially reducing national output to a fraction of its normal level, the National Oil Corporation (NOC) said.
Pipeline Fire Kills Three in Lagos
A fire on a pipeline owned by Nigeria’s state oil company in the commercial capital Lagos killed three people on Sunday, a Reuters witness said.
Niger Looks to Step Up Oil Production with Pipeline to Coast
Niger began construction on a $7 billion oil pipeline that will reach the coast through West African neighbor Benin. The 1,232-mile (1,982-km) pipeline is Niger’s most important project since gaining independence.
Billion-Dollar LNG Project in Southern Mozambique Expected in 2020
A final investment decision on a $3.15 billion LNG project near Mozambique’s capital will be taken around the middle of 2020, France’s Total and its partners in the project said after signing an agreement to develop the project.
Israel Starts Exporting Gas to Egypt under Landmark Deal
Israel began exporting natural gas to Egypt on Wednesday under one of the most important deals to have been signed by the neighbors since they made peace decades ago.
Launch of ACFTA and Africa’s Pipeline Industry
The African Continental Free Trade Area (ACFTA), was launched to serve as a catalyst for the manufacturing and trade in pipeline industry-related products to support regional demand and encourage growth.
Leviathan Gas Field to Start Up Monday; Court Lifts Injunction
Israel's energy ministry gave its final approval for the start of production at the giant Leviathan gas field and said the wells will open early on Monday after a court lifted a temporary injunction granted over environmental concerns.
Energy Firms Fight Surprise Court Order Blocking Leviathan Gas Output
Companies developing the huge natural gas field Leviathan will try to convince an Israeli court to remove an injunction that threatens to delay production due to environmental concerns.
Israel Signs Egypt Gas Permit, Becomes Major Energy Exporter
Israel became a major energy exporter for the first time on Monday after signing a permit to export natural gas to Egypt. The announcement comes just days before a lucrative Israeli gas field in the Mediterranean Sea is expected to go online.
Oil Pipeline Explosion Kills 1 in Lagos
An oil pipeline explosion reportedly killed one person in Nigeria's capital, Lagos.
Billion-Dollar LNG Project in Southern Mozambique Expected in 2020
A final investment decision on a $3.15 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) project near Mozambique’s capital will be taken around the middle of 2020, France’s Total and its partners in the project said on Wednesday.
Nigerian Pipeline Shut Due to Sabotage
Nigeria's Nembe Creek oil trunk pipeline has been shut down due to sabotage, a spokesman for the operator Aiteo said on Tuesday.
Niger Seeks to Step Up Oil Production with Pipeline to Coast
Niger began construction on a $7 billion oil pipeline that will reach the coast through West African neighbor Benin. The 1,232-mile (1,982-km) pipeline is Niger’s most important project since gaining independence.
Why Tanzania, Zambia Want a New Oil Pipeline
Demand for refined petroleum products in Tanzania has been increasing in recent years, and the East African country has proposed a new oil pipeline project to meet the consumption requirement for refined fuel
Uganda Aims for Q1 Investment Decision on Oil Pipeline - Minister
Uganda's Energy Minister is expecting a final investment decision for an oil export pipeline project in the country by end of Q1 next year.
EPCM to Build Pipelines for South Africa's First Helium Plant
Renergen said it has commissioned South Africa’s first commercial LNG and liquid helium plant and appointed EPCM Bonisana to install the pipeline and manage the interface.
Exxon to Make $500 Million Initial Investment in Mozambique LNG Project
Exxon Mobil plans to invest more than $500 million in the initial construction phase of its liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Mozambique.
Nigeria Claims Fraud in Case Calling for $9.6B Asset Seizure
Nigeria's government is vowing to use all means at its disposal to persuade a British court to set aside a ruling that calls for the seizure of $9.6 billion in assets from the West African nation, saying a contract signed under a past administration had been designed to fail.
Niger Seeks to Step Up Oil Production with Pipeline to Coast
Niger has started construction on an oil pipeline that will link it to the coast through West African neighbor Benin, a project that Niger's president said will bolster the country's economic development.
Libya Re-Opens Pipeline from Sahara Oil Field
Libya’s national oil company said it reopened a pipeline that had been closed since the weekend and resumed production at the country’s largest oil field.
East Africa’s Leakage Incidents Points to Detection Needs
Barely one year after the commissioning of East and Central Africa’s only refined oil transportation pipeline in Kenya, leakages have been reported, raising concerns about the ability of existing government agencies to monitor the safety of oil infrastructure at a time when similar projects have been unveiled across the region.
Pipelines Emerging in Africa’s Quest for Gas Power
Despite the many advances in the electrification of Africa, much of the continent has yet to be connected to the grid or have access to reliable and affordable power supplies. According to World Bank figures, Africa’s electrification rate is just 42%.
South Africa Targets First LNG Import Terminal by 2024
State-owned freight logistics firm Transnet plans to launch a tender next year for South Africa’s first terminal to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) at Richards Bay port, with first gas expected to land in 2024, a senior official said.
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