Entries by AllAfrica News: Petroleum

Kenya: Kenya to Invest in Uganda Oil Refinery, Ruto Announces /in /by

[Nile Post] Kenya's President William Ruto has announced plans for his country to invest in Uganda's oil refinery, in a move aimed at strengthening regional energy cooperation and long-term infrastructure development.

Nigeria: Jet Fuel – Minister Meets Airline Operators, to Address Marketers Today /in /by

[Daily Trust] The federal government said it is considering granting a discount on the debt owed by Airline Operators of Nigeria (AON) who have also demanded an explanation from oil marketers over a 300 per cent rise in aviation fuel.

Kenya: Treasury Revokes Kenya Pipeline Company’s SOE Status After Landmark IPO /in /by

[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The National Treasury has revoked the classification of Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) as a State-Owned Enterprise (SOE), marking a major shift in the firm's governance structure following its privatisation.

Kenya: Fuel Shocks and the Ev Shift: How China Is Driving the Global Transition to Electric Mobility /in /by

[Capital FM] The latest surge in global fuel prices, triggered by geopolitical tensions including the Iran conflict, is doing more than straining household budgets. It is accelerating a structural shift already underway in global transport: the move fr...

Uganda: Fuel Crisis Hits Tororo As Prices Surge /in /by

[Nile Post] A deepening fuel crisis is taking a heavy toll on residents of Tororo, with motorists now resorting to jerrycans in a desperate search for fuel to sustain their daily activities.

Nigeria: Aviation Fuel Hike – Govt Grants Discount to Local Airlines On Outstanding Debts /in /by

[Leadership] The federal government has announced discount to local airlines debts as a means of addressing the over 300 per cent hike in aviation fuel, popularly known as Jet A1.

Malawi: MCP Gives Mutharika 3 Days to Address Nation As Party Blasts Govt Over Fuel, Forex and Rising Hardships /in /by

[Nyasa Times] The Malawi Congress Party (MCP) has given President Peter Mutharika a three-day ultimatum to address the nation, accusing his administration of remaining silent while Malawians face a deepening economic, fuel, and foreign exchange crisis.

Uganda: Ugandans Go for African Contracts As First Oil Drop Nears /in /by

[Independent (Kampala)] Kampala, Uganda -- The industry has put the completion level of the export pipeline at close to 90 percent today, while pre-commissioning and commissioning testing phase (including hydro testing) exercises are ongoing to determi...

Nigeria: Dangote Seeks Broader Oil Operations Integration After Spudding First Upstream Oil /in /by

[Leadership] The Dangote Group is pressing ahead with integration of its oil operations after it achieved first oil from its upstream petroleum assets and is preparing to commence marketable crude production within the coming weeks.

Nigeria: Jet A1 – Europe Turns to Nigeria, 525m Litres Exported in 50 Days /in /by

[Daily Trust] As jet fuel shortages loom over Europe ahead of the peak summer travel season, attention has increasingly shifted to alternative suppliers, with Nigeria emerging as a critical stopgap in the global aviation fuel chain.