Cairo has concluded three new exploration agreements with Apache, Dragon Oil and Perenco, for a total investment of over $121mn, as national gas output continues to decline.
Iran has reached a new agreement with the International Atomic Energy Agency to formalise the resumption of inspections, following months of suspension linked to military tensions and criticism of its nuclear programme.
Voltalia launches a transformation programme targeting a return to profit from 2026, built on a refocus of activities, a new operating structure and self-financed growth of 300 to 400 MW per year.
The Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam is now fully operational, with a planned capacity of 5,150 MW, marking a key step in the country’s energy deployment.
The Egyptian government signs four exploration agreements for ten gas wells, allocating $343mn to limit the impact of the rapid decline in national production.
The Grand Renaissance Dam, set to be inaugurated in September, aims to produce 5,000 megawatts and could generate up to $1 billion per year for Ethiopia, according to the government.
Two drone strikes hit Heglig in August, disrupting the strategic Nile Blend export hub and increasing the vulnerability of Sudanese and South Sudanese oil flows.
Empower New Energy commissions a solar power plant in Egypt for L’Oréal, completing a direct investment structured without debt and strengthening its market entry strategy in the African industrial sector.
BP has announced the discovery of an oil and natural gas field off the coast of Brazil, in the Santos Basin, marking its most significant find in a quarter of a century.
Investments in renewable energy across the Middle East and North Africa are expected to reach USD59.9 bn by 2030, fuelled by national strategies, the rise of solar, green hydrogen, and new regional industrial projects.
Kenya registers a historic record in electricity consumption, driven by industrial growth and a strong contribution from geothermal and hydropower plants operated by Kenya Electricity Generating Company PLC.
AMEA Power has commissioned a 300 MWh battery energy storage system in Egypt, a first for the country, extending the Aswan solar site’s activity and consolidating its presence in the African market.
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi oversaw the signing of new agreements for the construction of the El Dabaa nuclear power plant, thus strengthening the strategic cooperation between Egypt and Russia.
Cairo is stepping up connection works for the planned 4,800 MW El-Dabaa nuclear plant, developed with Rosatom, to feed the grid from 2026 with output equal to about seven % of national electricity.
ENGIE begins full operation of the Red Sea Wind Energy wind farm in Egypt, increasing its capacity to 650 MW, four months ahead of schedule, now powering over one million homes in the region.
Egypt’s Electricity Minister engages in new talks with Envision Group, Windey, LONGi, China Energy, PowerChina, and ToNGWEI to boost local industry and attract investments in renewable energy.
The Egyptian government is launching a 75-well drilling campaign in the Eastern Desert, aiming for a 9% increase in crude output in fiscal year 2024/2025.
France Chimie warns that 47 industrial sites in France and up to 350 across the European Union could shut down without an emergency response to the escalating trade tensions with the United States and China.
The Greek government formalises maritime zone planning to optimise resource exploitation, particularly in the energy sector, under European and international legal frameworks.
The Ethiopian Prime Minister’s visit to TOYO’s factory in Vietnam signals a new phase in energy cooperation with the Japanese group, focusing on industrial expansion in Ethiopia.
TAG Oil has signed a definitive agreement to sell its royalty interests in New Zealand, aiming to strengthen its cash position ahead of its planned investments for 2025.
Despite severe Western sanctions targeting Russian energy, Rosatom continues its international nuclear projects and maintains a steady flow of enriched uranium to Europe and the United States, thus supporting the Russian economy through an effective diversification strategy.
The bp Trinidad and Tobago joint venture has launched production at the offshore Cypre field, marking bp’s second major start-up in 2025 and strengthening its shallow-water footprint in the region.
The Algerian energy group Sonelgaz is offering its technical expertise to Burkina Faso to strengthen its electrical infrastructure, illustrating Algeria's strategic intention to consolidate its presence in sub-Saharan Africa’s energy markets.
Welding of the main reactor for Egypt’s El Dabaa nuclear power plant has been completed in Russia, marking a major milestone in the development of the country's first civilian nuclear programme.
A Panama-flagged vessel suspected of belonging to the Russian shadow fleet was detained by German customs after suffering an engine failure in the Baltic Sea in January.
Scatec ASA has signed a 25-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Egypt Aluminium to develop a 1.1 GW solar photovoltaic project coupled with a 100 MW/200 MWh battery energy storage system in Egypt, supported by a sovereign guarantee.
South Sudan's Minister of Petroleum, Puot Kang Chol, was arrested on the night of March 4-5, exacerbating tensions between supporters of President Salva Kiir and those of Vice President Riek Machar.
Vaalco Energy, Inc. has announced the signing of a new $300 million revolving credit facility with The Standard Bank of South Africa Limited, aimed at supporting its growth projects and investments across its African assets.
In February 2025, US LNG exports to Europe reached a historic high, with the UK as the top importing country, as demand for natural gas continues to grow in the European 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.
AMEA Power has signed agreements with the Egyptian government to build two battery energy storage stations (BESS) in Egypt, with a total capacity of 1,500MWh, to improve grid stability and facilitate the integration of renewable energy sources.
ACWA Power has signed a 25-year power purchase agreement (PPA) with EETC for the development of a 2 GW wind project in Egypt, representing a USD 2.3 billion investment and helping the country increase its renewable energy share.
The Russian public company Rosatom begins talks with Egypt to explore joint projects in quantum technology, with concrete proposals in several high-tech sectors.
TotalEnergies and ENI have reached an agreement with Cyprus and Egypt to develop the Cronos gas field. This initiative aims to convert the resources of Block 6 into liquefied natural gas (LNG) for the European market, utilizing existing Egyptian infrastructure.
