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Sub-Saharan Africa LNG exports expected to triple by 2034

Liquefied natural gas exports in sub-Saharan Africa will reach 98 bcm by 2034, driven by Nigeria, Mozambique, and the entry of new regional producers.

Hynfra signs $1.5bn framework agreement for green ammonia in Mauritania

Hynfra PSA strengthens its presence in West Africa with a $1.5bn green ammonia project, backed by the Mauritanian government, with commercial operations expected to start by 2030.

Karpowership and Seatrium Partner to Deploy Floating LNG Power Plants

Karpowership and Seatrium formalize a strategic partnership to convert floating LNG units, strengthening their joint offering in emerging mobile electricity markets.
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Gutami Holding signs 150 MW solar deal with storage in Burkina Faso

Dutch firm Gutami Holding has signed a 25-year agreement with Burkina Faso and national utility SONABEL for a 150 MW solar project with 50 MW storage, valued at over €100mn ($109mn).

Outages in Nouakchott expose weaknesses in Mauritania’s power grid

Nouakchott has endured lengthy power interruptions for several weeks, highlighting the financial and technical limits of the Mauritanian Electricity Company as Mauritania aims to widen access and green its mix by 2030.

Mauritania: Sonatrach and SMH launch strategic partnership in downstream oil sector

Facing an under-equipped downstream sector, Mauritania partners with Sonatrach to create a joint venture aiming to structure petroleum products distribution and reduce import dependency, without yet disclosing specific investments.
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Sierra Leone launches extensive offshore oil exploration with 60 potential blocks

Sierra Leone relaunches an ambitious offshore exploration campaign, using a 3D seismic survey to evaluate up to 60 potential oil blocks before opening a new licensing round as early as next October.

Petronas cuts 5,000 jobs and exposes contradictions in its African operations

Petronas' workforce reduction reignites questions about internal trade-offs, as the group maintains its commitments in Asia while leaving uncertainty over its operations in Africa.

Woodside initiates 65 millions USD arbitration procedure against Senegal

Australian company Woodside Energy has filed a complaint with ICSID against Senegal, challenging a CFA40bn tax reassessment related to the offshore Sangomar oil project.
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Axian Energy begins construction of 60 MW solar power plant in Senegal

Axian Energy has launched work on the NEA Kolda solar plant, equipped with a 72 MWh storage system, for a total investment of €105mn ($113.6mn).

Guinea-Bissau connects to the sub-regional power grid to strengthen its supply

Guinea-Bissau has completed its connection to the sub-regional power grid linking Senegal, The Gambia and Guinea, thereby improving the stability of its capital's electricity supply.

Woodside announces stable production in Q1 2025 despite weather impacts

Woodside Energy recorded stable production and revenues of 3,315 million USD in Q1 2025, with a notable increase in production at Sangomar, but a slight decline due to weather impacts at other sites.
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Voltalia and Entech to build 90 MWh solar power plant with storage in Senegal

AXIAN Energy has entrusted Voltalia and Entech with the development of a 60 MW solar plant combined with 90 MWh storage in the Kolda region, scheduled to be operational by 2026.

bp successfully loads first LNG cargo from Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project

bp has safely loaded the first liquefied natural gas (LNG) cargo from the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) Phase 1 project, marking Mauritania and Senegal’s entry into the global LNG export market.

A tanker linked to Russia’s shadow fleet intercepted in the Gulf of Finland

Estonian authorities have detained a tanker without official flag registration, suspected of belonging to Russia’s shadow fleet, while en route to a strategic Russian port.
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BP announces the end of a gas leak at the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim site

BP has confirmed the cessation of a gas leak at the offshore Grand Tortue Ahmeyim field, located between Senegal and Mauritania. The incident, identified on 19 February at one of the site’s wells, required technical interventions to restore the integrity of the installations.

Africa, global leader in natural gas demand growth by 2050, according to GECF

Africa will experience the fastest growth in natural gas demand by 2050, driven by urbanisation and the need to address the energy deficit, according to the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) in its report of March 10, 2025.

Gas leak at GTA field: BP undertakes urgent repairs

BP has confirmed a gas leak at a well in the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) project, located off the coasts of Senegal and Mauritania. The British operator states that repairs are underway and that the environmental impact remains limited.
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Gas leak detected at GTA site off the coast of Senegal and Mauritania, repairs underway

A gas leak has been identified at the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) site, which has been operational since late December, off the coasts of Senegal and Mauritania. BP states that the situation is under control and poses no risk to the environment or workers.

Nigeria: a green hydrogen project to boost the West African market

A partnership between LONGi and APPL Hydrogen Limited in Nigeria marks a significant step for the development of green hydrogen in West Africa, with export prospects to Europe.
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