Gas

Nigeria
Nigerian oil companies set sights on Venezuelan crude

Venezuela's hydrocarbon reserves are not only whetting appetites in the United States. African businessmen are also hoping to grab a share of the South American country's black gold.

Nigeria
Billionaire Bayo Ogunlesi bids to buy ENI's stake in Renaissance joint venture

The Italian major, which owns a 5% stake in the JV Renaissance joint venture, has seen a new pair of contenders line up to buy its shares.

The New Guard
Morocco, DRC, Kenya

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

MoroccoYoussef Farouqi, the kingdom's gas powerhouse

DRCCharles Tabu, from music impresario to palace favourite

KenyaAbabu Namwamba, William Ruto's official voice in Kampala

Madagascar
MEDEF International on mission in Antananarivo

Two representatives of the French employers' federation are visiting the country to follow up on the economic round tables held in spring 2025 on the occasion of Emmanuel Macron's state visit. They also intend to establish initial contact with the new authorities.

Morocco
Nador's future LNG unit sparks keen interest

The building of a floating storage and regasification unit at the northern port is attracting interest from global players. Despite a tight deadline, several operators are proactively positioning themselves to enter the Moroccan LNG market.

Namibia
Gas monetisation strategy to be drafted by Subsea7 subsidiary

Consulting firm Xodus, a subsidiary of Luxembourg-based multinational Subsea7, has been chosen by state-owned company Namcor to develop its gas strategy. Namibia has been held back in this area for years due to a lack of infrastructure and low domestic demand.

The New Guard
Nigeria, Morocco, Cameroon

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

NigeriaEmmanuel Uwandu, jack of all trades in liquefied gas

MoroccoOussama Ghajjou, crystaliser of public policies with a British flair

CameroonErnest Pouhe, key player in finance and not just in regions

South Africa
PetroSA mired in partnership with Equator Holdings

Renovation work on the public company's gas infrastructure, put in the hands of a company belonging to the businessman Lawrence Mulaudzi, remains at a standstill. The state firm has however reconfirmed its trust in this penniless partner.

Mauritania
Slowly but surely, London looks to invest in Nouakchott

Increasingly present in the country since BP's arrival in 2016, British diplomats are keen to further ties with Mohamed Ould Ghazouani's government. Beyond energy, the partnership between the two nations is likely to develop in the financial and security sectors.