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Baghdad in talks over OPEC quota despite exports at 3.6 million barrels

Iraq is negotiating a potential revision of its OPEC production limit while maintaining exports at around 3.6 million barrels per day despite significantly higher capacity.

TotalEnergies requests ten more years and $4.5 billion for its Mozambique project

TotalEnergies is asking Mozambique for a licence extension and financial compensation to restart its $20 billion gas project suspended since 2021 following an armed attack.

Shell pursues ambitions in the Orange Basin despite court ruling

Shell has filed an appeal against the cancellation of its environmental authorisation for Block 5/6/7 off the South African coast, aiming to continue exploration in a geologically strategic offshore zone.
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ExxonMobil receives Mozambique’s president ahead of investment in Rovuma LNG

Daniel Chapo is visiting the United States to encourage ExxonMobil to commit to a major investment in Rovuma LNG, a strategic gas project for Mozambique as TotalEnergies resumes its suspended operations.

Baker Hughes reports $8.2bn in orders in Q3 despite net income decline

Baker Hughes recorded a 23% increase in orders in Q3 2025, driven by its gas segment, while net income fell 20% year-on-year to $609mn.

Galp aims to secure partner for Namibia’s Mopane field by end of 2025

Portuguese energy group Galp plans to finalise a strategic partnership for its offshore oil project Mopane in Namibia before the end of the year.
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Mozambique bets on its energy resources to support industrialisation by 2030

A new International Energy Agency report urges Maputo to accelerate energy investment to ensure universal electricity access and support its emerging industry.

Azule Energy confirms gas condensate discovery at Volans-1X well in Namibia

The Volans-1X exploration well revealed a 26-metre productive zone in the Orange Basin, marking another hydrocarbon find for Azule Energy partners in 2025.

Kuwait signs $489mn deal with Kuzu for wastewater treatment plant

Kuwait’s Ministry of Public Works has signed an agreement with Turkish company Kuzu to build a wastewater treatment plant for the upcoming Al Mutlaa city in the north of the country.
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Stardust Solar expands into Africa with first national franchise in Zambia

Canadian firm Stardust Solar grants its first African franchise to Megatricity Energy in Zambia, launching a new phase of expansion into emerging solar energy markets.

AXIAN Energy takes control of 54 MWp solar plant in Zambia

AXIAN Energy has acquired a majority stake in the Bangweulu solar plant in Zambia, strengthening its pan-African solar strategy while entering a rapidly growing energy market.

EU bans co-processing to block imports of Russian oil products

The European Commission imposes new rules requiring proof of refined crude origin and excludes the use of mass-balancing to circumvent the Russian oil ban.
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Namibia High Court confirms ethical breach by NBC in ReconAfrica case

A ruling by Namibia's High Court upheld the media regulator’s decision that the state broadcaster NBC failed to ensure balance in its coverage of ReconAfrica’s oil operations.

UK sanctions Rosneft, Lukoil and 51 vessels linked to Russian oil exports

The United Kingdom targets two Russian oil majors, Asian ports and dozens of vessels in a new wave of sanctions aimed at disrupting Moscow's hydrocarbon exports.

Valeura revives deep gas in Turkey through strategic partnership

Valeura Energy partners with Transatlantic Petroleum to restart gas exploration in the Thrace basin, with testing and drilling planned this quarter in deep formations.
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ZimZam 2025 mobilises energy players to accelerate regional integration

More than 40 developers will gather in Livingstone from 26 to 28 November to turn Southern Africa’s energy commitments into bankable and interconnected projects.

African nations focus on local processing to boost critical minerals value

Amid rising global demand for low-carbon technologies, several African countries are launching a regional industrial strategy centred on domestic processing of critical minerals.

Namibia and McDermott join forces to train future oil workforce

The Namibian government signed an agreement with McDermott to strengthen local skills in offshore engineering and operations, aiming to increase oil sector local content to 15% by 2030.
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Sintana Energy acquires Challenger Energy to strengthen offshore assets in Africa

Canada’s Sintana Energy acquires Challenger Energy in a $61mn all-share deal, targeting offshore exploration in Namibia and Uruguay. The move highlights growing consolidation among independent oil exploration firms.

Jihadist attacks resume in Palma, threatening TotalEnergies’ gas project in Mozambique

A jihadist attack targeted Palma, a strategic area in northern Mozambique, marking a return of insecurity near TotalEnergies' suspended gas project since 2021.
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Cameroon finalizes a 15-million-dollar oil agreement with Tower Resources

Cameroon welcomes a new strategic agreement between Tower Resources and Prime Global Energies, mobilizing 15 million dollars to develop the NJOM-3 well, a key offshore oil project planned for 2025.

The Development of Strategic Electric Interconnections

Electric interconnections have reshaped global energy systems, enabling cross-border cooperation and economic stability. Rooted in Oxford Energy Institute research, this piece highlights key agreements, technological milestones, and the diplomatic strategies driving these transformative infrastructures.

Turkey Provides 58 GW of Electricity to Northern Syria in 2024

Turkey Provides 58 GW of Electricity to Northern Syria in 2024
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Turkey Deploys Energy Mission to Rebuild Syria

Turkey sends a delegation to Damascus to assess energy infrastructure and accelerate Syria's reconstruction after the fall of Bashar al-Assad.

Kenya: 40% of Global Growth in Geothermal Energy in Ten Years

With 40% of the global growth in geothermal capacity over ten years, Kenya emerges as a key player thanks to its ambitious renewable energy projects.

US Sanctions Prompt 33% Increase in Turkey’s LNG Imports

Sanctions against Gazprombank drive Turkey to boost LNG imports. December sees a 33% rise, highlighting a strategic move to secure energy supply for winter.
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Botswana: Scatec invests 96 million EUR in a 120 MW solar complex

Scatec finalizes funding for a 120 MW solar complex in Botswana, reducing 48,000 tons of CO2 and powering 20,000 households.

Namibia: Owambo Basin Emerges as a New Oil Promise After Orange

Seismic analyses confirm a promising oil potential in Namibia's onshore Owambo Basin. Independent explorer Monitor Exploration Ltd is preparing a strategic plan to exploit these resources starting in 2025.

CEC Renewables issues $96.7 million in green bonds for its photovoltaic power plant in Zambia

CEC Renewables announces a $96.7 million green bond issuance, backed by international investors, to finance the second phase of its Itimpi solar plant, adding 136 MW to its installed capacity in Zambia.
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The IEA predicts 800 GW of geothermal installations by 2050

Geothermal energy could meet 15% of the global electricity demand by 2050, according to the International Energy Agency. This potential relies on cost reductions and increased technological adoption.

Sturdee Energy and Frans Indongo finance two 20 MW solar projects in Namibia

Sturdee Energy and Frans Indongo finalize a USD 28 million financing for two 10 MW solar projects in Namibia. The energy produced will reduce carbon emissions and address the growing demand for electricity.

Argus Introduces First Daily Price Indices for Greek Natural Gas

Argus Media revolutionizes the energy market by launching daily price indices for Greek natural gas, providing unprecedented transparency in a context of growing volatility in Europe.
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Israel Launches Its First Wave Energy Power Plant, a First in the Middle East

Israel’s first wave energy power plant, now connected to the national grid, marks a milestone in renewable energy innovation in the Middle East and demonstrates the country's commitment to sustainable energy solutions.

Egypt: Increase in Fuel Oil Imports Amid High LNG Prices

Egypt is turning to fuel oil to meet its energy needs as liquefied natural gas (LNG) prices remain high. This optimization strategy reflects changes in domestic demand and global economic constraints.

Fall of the Assad Regime: Limited Impacts on the Global Oil Market

The fall of Bashar al-Assad's regime in Syria marks a regional political shift, but its impact on the oil market remains minimal due to the country’s drastically reduced production and exports since 2011.
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France and the Netherlands: Priority Destinations for U.S. LNG in November

In November, Europe received more than half of U.S. LNG shipments, a strategic shift driven by winter needs and the competitiveness of American volumes in a challenging global energy landscape.

Accusations in Kosovo: Explosion on Vital Canal Fuels Tensions with Serbia

An explosion targeting a strategic canal in Kosovo has heightened tensions with Serbia, accused of orchestrating the attack. Belgrade denies these allegations, while investigations intensify in an already unstable climate.

Namibia: Mining Companies as Drivers of Economic and Social Development

China General Nuclear Power Corporation (CGN), in partnership with Africa Policy Institute, publishes a report detailing the contribution of mining companies to Namibia's economic and social progress while exploring their challenges and opportunities.
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South Africa: TotalEnergies Accelerates Exploration in the Deep Water Orange Basin

TotalEnergies strengthens its strategy in South Africa with an environmental impact study for the Deep Water Orange Basin block, a strategic offshore area, despite persistent environmental controversies.

Turkey negotiates a U.S. waiver to pay for Russian gas through Gazprombank

Turkey seeks a waiver from U.S. sanctions to continue paying for its gas imports via Gazprombank, which is critical to its energy security, according to Turkish Energy Minister Alparslan Bayraktar.
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