NLNG doubles down on domestic LPG, while Train 7 languishes
Nigeria LNG (NLNG) will supply all of its LPG production to the domestic market, the company has announced, in line with the government’s plans to bolster local consumption.
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Morocco issues tender for LNG investigation at Mohammedia
The Agence Nationale des Ports (ANP) has issued a tender for a study into a potential floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) in Morocco.
Coral Sul FLNG arrives on site in Mozambique
The Coral Sul floating LNG (FLNG) vessel has arrived at Area 4, offshore Mozambique, with the aim of starting production in the second half of 2022.
Security improves in northern Mozambique but tests are ahead
The military intervention in northern Mozambique has seen some successes, but with the recent death of a South African soldier and talk of the insurgency shifting, it is far from over.
New Fortress Energy signs Mauritania LNG plan
New Fortress Energy (NFE) has signed a preliminary deal with Mauritania to produce LNG from the offshore.
Afreximbank signs up to back Nigerian FLNG plan
UTM Offshore has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) in support of a floating LNG (FLNG) project.
High Court challenge to Mozambique LNG funding begins
A case has begun this morning in the High Court as Friends of the Earth (FoE) challenges the UK government’s support for Mozambique LNG.
DNG lands South Africa’s first LNG cargo
DNG Energy has received a cargo of LNG from the Netherlands – South Africa’s first such delivery.
Coral Sul sets off for Mozambique
The Coral Sul floating LNG (FLNG) vessel left Samsung Heavy Industries (SHI) shipyard this morning on its way to Mozambique.
Eni’s offshore workers dodge tax in Mozambique, NGO alleges
A Mozambique NGO has accused Eni of evading taxes and local content responsibilities through its use of foreign contractors at the Coral Sul floating LNG (FLNG) project.
Etinde partners consider exports via Equatorial Guinea
Partners on Cameroon’s Etinde have warned that costs to develop would be much higher than initially thought and exports via Equatorial Guinea may be the answer.
Tanzania kicks off talks on elusive LNG plans
Tanzania has begun negotiations with companies on a proposed $30 billion LNG scheme.
GL Africa signs up gas power plan in Mozambique
GL Africa Energy has reached an agreement to finance and operate a 250 MW power plant in Mozambique’s Nacala District.
Equatorial Guinea defends gas amid new LNG plans
In a resounding defence of the African gas industry, Equatorial Guinea’s minister of energy has set out a number of plans including the resumption of work on an abandoned floating LNG (FLNG) project.
ExxonMobil board debates dropping giant projects in Vietnam and Mozambique
ExxonMobil’s (NYSE:XOM) board of directors is debating whether to continue with several major oil and gas projects, that have high projected emissions profiles, as the supermajor reconsiders its investment strategy in a fast-changing energy landscape, the WSJ reported.
Credit Suisse settles up on Mozambique fraud
Credit Suisse and VTB have reached agreements with UK and US authorities to settle issues arising from arranging financing for Mozambique.
EG LNG out of action following “incident”
An unspecified incident on September 26 has disrupted operations at Equatorial Guinea’s LNG plant.
Exxon, Shell in East African LNG race
ExxonMobil continues to hold out hope for its Rovuma LNG project, in Mozambique, while Shell has held talks with the Tanzanian government on another East African export plan.
DNG launches LNG fuel trial in South Africa
DNG Energy will work with Imperial Logistics to examine the use of LNG as a diesel alternative in South Africa.
Mozambique tackles terrorism, as debt trial begins
Mozambique has made progress in tackling its northern insurgency, as a trial begins on the “hidden debts” scandal.
Rwanda reclaims Mozambique town from Islamists
Rwandan forces have freed Mocímboa da Praia, a Mozambique town that had been held by Islamists since August 2020.
Kosmos completes FPSO sale to BP
Kosmos Energy has completed the sale of the vessel that will be used on the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) LNG project to BP.
SADC troops deploy to Mozambique amid high-level tensions
Troops have begun arriving in Mozambique as agreed by the Southern African Development Community (SADC), as tensions continue emerging.
Perenco commits to Cameroon drilling, more LNG
Perenco will increase LNG exports from Cameroon in 2022, following the drilling of two or three wells this year.
Karpowership launches appeal against SA rejection
Karpowership SA is appealing against the decision by the South African government to reject its floating power plant plans.