Africa: South Africa’s Potential for Oil and Gas ‘Significant’ – Mantashe
[SAnews.gov.za] Mineral and Petroleum Resources Minister Gwede Mantashe says the discovery of gas and condensate from two exploration wells in the South Outeniqua Basin are proof that South Africa's underexplored deep waters have significant potential for oil and gas.
Africa: Loaded for Bear – Africa Oil Week Begins in Shadow of Green Energy Scramble
[Daily Maverick] Africa Oil Week begins in Cape Town on 8 October. But the real scramble in Africa these days is for the green metals required for the energy transition.
Nigeria: Nigerians May Pay More for Petrol As NNPC Quits Middleman Role
[Daily Trust] Petrol price is likely to rise again following the decision by the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL) to end its exclusive offtake agreement with the Dangote Refinery, allowing other marketers to buy the product directly from the facility.
Uganda: Can Uganda’s Oil Development Rid the Region of Imports?
[New Times] Uganda's oil drilling efforts are taking shape as the country looks to develop its oil and gas industry. Last week, the country received the first batch of coated line pipes as part of its preparations to export the first barrels of crude oil by the end of next year.
Nigeria: Govt, NNPCL, Dangote Plan Changes in Petrol Lifting – Investigation
[Vanguard] Plans have reached an advanced stage by the Federal Government, Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited, NNPCL, and Dangote Refinery for far-reaching changes in the process of lifting and distribution of petrol in the country.
Nigeria: Govt Allocates 48.6m Barrels of Crude to Dangote Refinery in 10 Months
[Vanguard] THE Federal government has allocated a total of 48.6 million barrels of crude oil to Dangote Petroleum Refinery for refining in 10 months.
Nigeria: Dangote to Get 40,000bpd Crude As NNPCL Quits Off-Taker Role
[Leadership] The Dangote Refinery is set to receive approximately 24 million barrels of Nigerian crude in October and November, signalling a shift towards utilising more domestic supply.
Nigeria: Cautious Optimism Amidst Sale of Crude Oil in Naira to Dangote, Others
[Daily Trust] Sale of crude oil to local refiners in naira has commenced, the federal government has confirmed, raising expectations of lower fuel costs from Nigerians.
Nigeria: NNPC Quits As Middleman in Dangote Refinery Petrol Purchase
[Premium Times] This means NNPC will no longer be the sole off-taker, and marketers can now negotiate prices directly with Dangote Refinery.
Nigeria: As Dangote Petrol Circulates Across Nigeria, NNPC to Implement New Price Regime
[Premium Times] The NNPC had on September 3 increased the price of petrol at its pumps from from N617 per litre to between N855 and N897.