Malawi: G2G Deals – The Key to Solving Malawi’s Fuel Crisis
[Nyasa Times] As Malawi continues to suffer from erratic fuel supplies, the government's pursuit of Government-to-Government (G2G) agreements has emerged as the most viable solution to this persistent crisis.
South Africa: South Africa’s ‘Green Steel’ Dreams Stumble As Feasibility Challenges Emerge
[Daily Maverick] The ambitious plan to produce green steel in the Freeport Saldanha Industrial Zone has been shelved, with Sasol and ArcelorMittal citing high costs and shifting priorities. The setback raises questions about the future of green hydrogen in South Africa and its ability to drive sustainable economic growth.
Liberia: Unbundle LPRC
[New Dawn] Sen. Chie seeks policy reforms in petroleum sector
Nigeria: On Lokpobiri’s Oil Industry Forum
[This Day] The stakeholders' meetings should be meaningful and productive
Africa: Oando Expands Upstream Footprint in Africa, Wins Bid for Angola Oil Block
[This Day] Abuja -- Oando Plc, one of Africa's leading indigenous energy solutions, yesterday announced that it had successfully completed and won the bid for the operatorship of oil block KON 13 in Angola.
Sudan: Jeili Refinery Fire Engulfs Khartoum in ‘Toxic’ Smoke
[Dabanga] Khartoum -- Thick black and white smoke billowed from the Jeili refinery in Khartoum yesterday morning, spreading over parts of Khartoum North (Bahri) and Omdurman. The Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF) have exchanged accusations over responsibility for the fire.
Angola: Angola Reiterates Commitment to Gradual Elimination of Fuel Subsidies
[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Angolan government remains committed to the gradual elimination of fuel subsidies, although it does not intend to eliminate them completely by 2025, Minister of State for Economic Coordination José de Lima Massano said Wednesday in Davos, Switzerland.
Nigeria: Average Retail Price of Petrol in Nigeria Up 76% in December – NBS
[Premium Times] The NBS said the North East zone had the highest average retail price of N1245.90, while the South West zone had the lowest price of N1116.00.
Angola: Oil Spill Affects Cacongo Coast
[ANGOP] Cabinda -- In the early hours of Wednesday morning, small oil slicks were recorded on the coast of the municipality of Cacongo, in Cabinda province, following an alleged rupture of an oil pipeline.
Nigeria: Youths Scoop Fuel From Another Faulty Tanker
[Daily Trust] Few days after nearly 100 persons lost their lives in tanker accident in Niger State, some youths trooped out to the scene of a tanker accident in Jalingo, Taraba State capital, on Wednesday.