Namibia: ‘Fast-Track Oil, Gas Infrastructure’ …Interest Grows in Namibia’s Hydrocarbon Resources
[New Era] Namibia is preparing to take a step into the oil and gas industry, as the country positions itself to start processing crude oil once production begins. With major oil discoveries made in 2022, Namibia is becoming a new hotspot for global energy companies and investors.
Nigeria: Port Harcourt Refinery Not for Sale – NNPC
[Leadership] The Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC) has ruled out sale of the Port Harcourt Refining Company, reaffirming its commitment to completing high-graded rehabilitation and retention of the plant.
Angola: Taxi Strike Over Fuel Hike Spurs Deadly Riots in Angolan Capital
[RFI] At least five people have been killed and more than 1,200 arrested in Luanda after a taxi strike over fuel prices turned violent. Shops were looted, cars were damaged and large parts of Angola's capital came to a standstill.
Angola: 4 Killed in Angolan Fuel Hike Protests
[Daily Trust] Shots rang out as Angola's capital was gripped by a second day of looting on Tuesday, after at least four people were killed and scores arrested when violence erupted during a strike against a fuel price hike.
Kenya: Cabinet Moves to Cede State Dominance On Kenya Pipeline
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Cabinet has approved the partial privatisation of Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC), paving the way for Kenyans to buy shares in the firm.
Nigeria: Govt to Deploy Technology to Stop Tankers’ Explosions
[Daily Trust] Minister of Interior, Olubunmi Tunji-Ojo, has noted the need to integrate technology in fire prevention, detection, and response in the country.
Cameroon: Cameroon Hopes New Oil Refinery Will Cut Fuel Imports
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Kenya: Judges Reject Petroleum Firm’s Bid to Strike Out an Appeal in High-Stakes Arbitration Case
[Capital FM] Nairobi -- The Court of Appeal has dismissed a bid by Oilfields Engineering and Supplies Ltd to strike out a notice of appeal filed by Zakhem International Construction Ltd in a high-profile arbitration dispute, ruling that the intended appeal does not require leave under Section 39 of the Arbitration Act.
Namibia: Petrofund Launches Scholarship Drive to Equip Namibian Youth for Oil and Gas Industry
[Namibian] Petroleum Training and Education Fund chief executive Nillian Mulemi at the Youth in Oil and Gas Summit at Walvis Bay, 25 July 2025
Liberia: LPRC to Receive First Petrol Shipment in 4 Decades
[Liberian Observer] In a landmark development for Liberia's petroleum sector, the Managing Director of the Liberia Petroleum Refining Company (LPRC), Mr. Amos Tweh, has announced that the country is set to receive its first direct shipment of petroleum products in over 40 years.