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Africa: Independent Players Key to Meeting Africa’s Energy Needs – Geologist
[Leadership] As change is growing in the Nigerian petroleum industry, it has become urgent for independent players to prepare for greater roles in meeting Africa's long-term energy needs.
Nigeria: Broad-Based Selloffs Deepen Market Losses By N2.29trn W-O-W
[Leadership] The Nigerian equities market extended losses into a second consecutive week by N2.29 trillion on sustained selloffs in Banking, Insurance, Oil & Gas, and Industrial Goods stocks.
Nigeria: Nigeria Leads As Africa Moves to Add 1.2m Bpd Crude Oil Refining Capacity
[Daily Trust] Africa is set to add 1.2 million barrels per day (bpd) of new refining capacity by 2030, marking one of the fastest downstream expansions globally, according to the newly released 2025 OPEC World Oil Outlook.
Namibia: Court Orders Erongo Petroleum Liquidation
[New Era] A High Court order has dealt a decisive blow to Erongo Petroleum CC, placing it under final order for liquidation, following months of financial struggles and court squabble.
Namibia: Shell to Resume Namibian Oil Exploration Next Year
[Namibian] Shell is planning to rekindle exploration efforts off Namibia in 2026, the company told Platts in a statement on 18 August.
Angola: Border Authorities Prevent Smuggling of 2k Liters of Fuel
[ANGOP] Ondjiva -- A total 2,550 liters of fuel (gasoline and diesel) were seized on the border between the southern Province of Cunene and the Republic of Namibia by the Border Police (PGF).
Namibia: High Court Orders Liquidation of Enercon Namibia and Erongo Petroleum in Namcor Scandal
[Namibian] A high Court judge has ordered the final liquidation of the fuel company Enercon Namibia and the close corporation Erongo Petroleum, which are both involved in the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) fraud and corruption case.
Ghana: NPA Steering Committee Develops Road Map to Implement 24-HR Economy
[Ghanaian Times] The National Petroleum Authority (NPA)'s Steering Committee to spearhead the implementation of the 24-Hour Economy initiative within Ghana's downstream petroleum industry has held its first meeting on the creation of a strategic roadmap for the long and short terms.
Liberia: EPA to Host National Dialogue On Draft Carbon Trading Policy
[New Dawn] The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), under the auspices of the National Climate Change Steering Committee (NCCSC), headed by President Joseph Nyuma Boakai, will convene a two-day National Dialogue on the Draft Carbon Trading Policy in Ganta, Nimba County, from August 21 to 22, 2025.
Nigeria: Namibia On Nigerian Energy Company’s Investment Radar
[Namibian] Nigerian energy company Heirs Energies is considering investing in Namibia's oil and gas industry.