African Midstream Operators Withdraw Investment Plans Amid COVID-19 Turmoil

The COVID-19 pandemic and weak global economic outlook, coupled with fragile energy demand has resulted in a decline in oil and gas prices. The all-pervasive nature of these circumstances has also … Read More

Pipeline enthusiasm to drive investments worth several billion USD into Niger

Niger’s Secretary General in the ministry of Energy, Balla Mahaman Rabiou announced during a working visit of the African Energy Chamber to Niger, that his country had concluded preliminary studies … Read More

Uganda: African Development Bank grants $500,000 for capacity development of MSMEs Within the Petroleum Sector

The African Development Bank  and the Government of Uganda have signed a $500,000 grant agreement for financing of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) to boost business linkages on the … Read More

EGYPT: WEPCO Opens the El-Hamra-Shamandoura Crude Oil Pipeline

Egypt has opened the eight-kilometre El-Hamra-Shamandoura crude oil pipeline a key route for developing the capabilities of the El-Hamra Petroleum Port on the Mediterranean Sea. The eight-kilometre El-Hamra-Shamandoura crude oil … Read More

Middle East & Africa Oil and Gas Pipeline Sector Still Reeling From Impacts of Weak Demand and COVID-19

The Middle East and African (MENA) oil and gas pipelines sector has been impacted due to low oil prices and weak demand as a result of COVID-19. The pandemic has … Read More

KJV Plans 2 Phased Development in Kenya’s South Lokichar Fields

The Kenya joint venture partners (KJV) comprising of Tullow Oil, Africa Oil, Maersk O&G and the Kenya government are now aligned on phased development that will limit upfront capital expenditures … Read More