Energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa South Africa’s new R2.2-trillion energy plan is going to see a dramatic increase in renewable energy, with the private sector expected to contribute two-thirds of the investment. Energy minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, who released details of the 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP), which maps out the country’s future energy mix, said on…
A Cameroonian-flagged ship caught fire Saturday in the Gulf of Aden off Yemen after possibly being struck by a projectile, officials said, with at least one mariner missing and another still likely aboard the burning tanker after the rest of the crew abandoned the vessel. U.K. and European Union officials offered differing opinions about what…
Abuja — Seplat Energy Plc, one of Nigeria’s leading independent energy companies, at the weekend, said domestic gas would remain the engine of prosperity for Nigeria and Africa in general, disclosing its plans to raise its gas production to 1 Bcf/d by 2030. A statement from the company stated that this informed the company’s heavy…
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An oil and gas rig. PHOTO/AEC By SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT [email protected] Shell’s plans to explore for oil and gas in South Africa’s Orange Basin, recently granted environmental authorization to drill up to five deepwater wells, now faces a court appeal from environmental groups and coastal communities. While legal challenges are a natural part of democratic governance,…
VivaJets has underscored the crucial role of private aviation in Africa’s oil and gas industry. The airline said private aviation was needed to unlock efficiency, speed, and strategic advantage in the oil and gas sector. The start-up aviation firm was a sponsor and exhibitor at the recently-concluded Nigerian Oil and Gas (NOG) Energy Week in…
The Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Gas), Ekperikpe Ekpo, has called for regional collaboration and innovation to build a resilient African gas economy. Speaking during the Africa Gas Innovation Summit (AGIS) 2025 in Abuja, Ekpo said Africa must overcome infrastructure and policy challenges to fully harness its gas resources. “Africa is blessed with natural…
A majority of people believe governments must tax oil, gas and coal corporations for climate-related loss and damage, and that their government is not doing enough to counter the influence on politics of the super-rich and polluting industries. These are the key findings of a global survey, which reflects broad consensus across political affiliations, income…
Police in the US city of Portland used tear gas and stun grenades to disperse protesters outside an ICE building.
