Société Ivoirienne de Raffinage receives major funding to upgrade facilities and produce diesel fuel in line with ECOWAS standards, with commissioning expected by 2029.
The 50 MW Kong solar power plant marks a new step in Côte d’Ivoire’s national grid expansion, with CFA37bn ($60.5mn) in funding and commissioning set for early 2027.
Fuel shortages now affect Bamako, struck in turn by a jihadist blockade targeting petroleum flows from Ivorian and Senegalese ports, severely disrupting national logistics.
Nicola Mavilla succeeds Kevin McLachlan as TotalEnergies' Director of Exploration, bringing over two decades of international experience in the oil and gas industry.
Le groupe Axian renforce son portefeuille énergétique avec le projet de barrage de Volobe à Madagascar, une initiative estimée à $670mn visant à étendre l’accès à l’électricité dans un pays en proie à de fortes tensions sociales.
Nine African countries will receive €545mn ($638mn) in European Union funding to support rural electrification and strengthen regional renewable energy infrastructure.
Vitol strengthens its presence in West Africa by acquiring a 30% stake in the Baleine oil field from Eni, while maintaining an active role in the country’s offshore development.
Karpowership and Seatrium formalize a strategic partnership to convert floating LNG units, strengthening their joint offering in emerging mobile electricity markets.
Infinity Power and the Ivorian government have signed two concession agreements for photovoltaic plants totalling 80 MW, under the World Bank’s Scaling Solar programme.
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).
Between 2015 and 2024, four multilateral climate funds committed nearly eight bn USD to clean energy, attracting private capital through concessional terms while Africa and Asia absorbed more than half of the volume.
VAALCO Energy continues to operate the Baobab field by renovating its floating platform, despite modest production. This strategy aims to maintain stable profitability at low cost.
Côte d'Ivoire and the Italian group Eni assess progress on the Baleine energy project, whose third phase plans a daily production of 150,000 barrels of oil and 200 million cubic feet of gas for the Ivorian domestic market.
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.
Russia strengthens its economic presence in Mali with new agreements, notably in nuclear energy and gold refining, consolidating strategic cooperation within a rapidly evolving geopolitical context.
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 Energy has reassessed the reserves of the offshore Sangomar oil field in Senegal, adding 16.2 million barrels of oil equivalent to the proven reserves. This update supports production stability and strengthens the supply to the national refinery.
The Société Africaine de Raffinage (SAR) has announced that it has processed domestically extracted crude oil for the first time. This industrial milestone marks a strategic step in the local valorization of the country's energy resources.
The construction of the FERKE SOLAR photovoltaic power plant has begun in Ferkéssédougou. This 52.42 MWc project, led by PFO Energies, represents a $65 million investment and will double the country's installed solar capacity. Completion is expected by the end of 2025.
Tullow Petroleum is focusing on reducing its debt after the cancellation of its merger project with Kosmos Energy. The company is exploring options to lighten its balance sheet and concentrate on its strategic activities.
The Investment Promotion Agency (APIX) and the Senegalese Gas Network (RGS SA) are formalizing a key partnership to develop a gas pipeline network, a crucial step to support the exploitation of the country's natural gas reserves.
Oil and gas production from the Baleine field in Côte d’Ivoire has surpassed expectations, reaching 85,000 barrels per day thanks to the progress of its first two phases, according to the government.
Senegal and Mauritania bolster their energy cooperation with a groundbreaking agreement on local content within the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas project, marking a step towards an inclusive and sustainable economy.
The offshore oil field Sangomar, operational since June 2024, has surpassed its annual forecasts with 16.9 million barrels produced, strengthening Senegal's strategic energy position.
Senegal and Mauritania launch a strategic gas production project with the official opening of a shared well, marking a key step in their regional energy cooperation.
The OPEC Fund has validated a financing portfolio totaling nearly one billion dollars in the fourth quarter of 2024, distributed across structuring projects in governance, infrastructure, and trade in several strategic regions.
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) injects $30 million into Inspired Evolution Fund III, a fund focused on renewable energy, as part of its diversification and expansion strategy in Africa's growing markets.
Taranis Investments, a subsidiary of the Perenco group, acquires Akuo's African branch to strengthen its Energy for Africa fund. The deal includes key projects such as the Kita solar farm in Mali.
A 50 MW solar power plant will be constructed in Katiola, Côte d’Ivoire. Fully financed by Katiola Solar Power, a subsidiary of JC-Monfort, this investment is valued at $53 million.
Côte d’Ivoire partners with the European Union with €15 million investment to promote green energy, reinforcing its goal of achieving 45% renewables in its energy mix by 2030.
The Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline project progresses with tenders planned for 2025. This strategic project aims to strengthen economic integration and energy supply in Africa and Europe.
Namibia's booming oil sector, bolstered by significant discoveries, could welcome Woodside Energy, which holds an option to engage in the offshore permit PEL 87 by May 2025.
At COP29, China refuses to agree to a climate financing proposal, deepening North-South tensions and threatening global objectives in the fight against climate change.
Senegal is poised for an energy milestone with the final investment decision (FID) for the Yakaar-Teranga gas project expected in the first quarter of 2025.
Turkey and Senegal have concluded a hydrocarbons cooperation agreement, including oil and gas exploration, production, and trade, strengthening Ankara's ties with emerging African economies.
Canadian company Zimar Inc has signed an agreement to develop a modular refinery in Niger, aiming to increase the country’s oil processing capacity and stimulate refined product exports.
