Oil & Gas
Oil & Gas is news around Africa's oil and gas sector.
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Gambia Raises August Fuel Prices as Global Costs Climb
The Gambia raises August 2026 petrol, diesel and kerosene prices as global refined fuel costs climb, increasing pressure on transport and household budgets.
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Nigeria: Gas Supply Disruption Shuts Geometric Plant, Cuts Power in Aba
A gas supply disruption has shut Geometric Power's 188-MW plant in Aba, exposing infrastructure gaps that threaten reliable electricity and business activity.
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NLNG Stops Cooking Gas Exports, Sends Entire Supply to Nigeria
NLNG has ended cooking gas exports, dedicating its entire LPG output to Nigeria after record local supply reached 500,000 tonnes, meeting about one third of national demand and supporting cleaner cooking.
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Dangote Refinery Powers Nigeria's Petroleum Export Breakthrough
The refinery's ability to supply overseas markets during global supply disruptions is strengthening confidence in Nigeria's manufacturing capacity and industrial ambitions.
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Eskom Delays Final Report on Diesel Contract Investigation
Eskom has extended its diesel contract investigation to August as legal reviews continue, while an independent check finds no mismatch between fuel deliveries and payments.
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West Africa Aims at Common Market for Petroleum Products
West African regulators are shifting attention from exporting crude to building a regional market where refined petroleum products can be priced, traded and distributed within Africa through stronger infrastructure and cross border cooperation.
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Ghana Ties Oil Investment Recovery to Regulatory Reforms
Ghana has received a reform report aimed at improving competitiveness, cutting business costs and attracting long term investment into its upstream petroleum sector.
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NNPC Set to Lift JV Stake as Seplat Keeps Operatorship
NNPC will increase its stake in the NNPCL and SEPNU joint venture to 70 percent under a $281.6 million deal, while Seplat retains operatorship and uses proceeds to reduce debt and pay dividends.
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Tanzania Plans Cross-Border Gas Pipeline to Supply Uganda, Kenya
Tanzania plans a cross-border gas pipeline to Uganda and Kenya, potentially reshaping East Africa's energy trade and expanding regional access to natural gas.
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BHEL Wins Biggest-Ever Turbine Deal from Dangote Refinery in Nigeria
The recent contract focuses on expanding the refinery's captive power infrastructure, a critical system that provides reliable electricity for continuous refining and petrochemical production.