Congolese licence plans draw Greenpeace ire
Congo Kinshasa has approved plans to offer 16 blocks for exploration, although the plan has drawn opposition from Greenpeace Africa.
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Africa’s resources match Europe’s demand, but with challenges
Europe’s energy security woes represent an opportunity for African gas supplies, according to Africa Finance Corp. (AFC), although noting the infrastructure challenges along the way.
Italy minister visits Angola, Congo in LNG security hunt
Italian Minister of Foreign Affairs Luigi di Maio has visited Angola and Congo Kinshasa in order to secure new sources of gas.
French court sides with NGOs over Perenco
French NGOs have celebrated a legal victory over Perenco, on access to the oil company's files on its actions in Congo Kinshasa.
Glencore pumps more oil, while “managing down”
Glencore has reported strong earnings for 2021, although in terms of energy it was largely driven by coal, rather than oil.
Kinshasa’s hopes and the coming cobalt crunch
The energy transition is seen as marking a shift away from the “bad old” habits of the fossil fuel industry, but accessing the strategic resources pose their own often-overlooked problems.
Kinshasa plans action on killer Lake Kivu
Congo Kinshasa has set out plans to tackle the threat – and opportunity – of gas under water in Lake Kivu.
Congo cancels Gertler’s Lake Albert permits
Congo Kinshasa has cancelled two permits held by billionaire Dan Gertler’s Oil of DRCongo.
US focus on climate change meets mixed African reactions
The US administration has set out plans to cut financing for hydrocarbon developments, while African states are doing what they can to secure energy projects.
Germany talks hydrogen in Angola
Germany has expressed interest in the production of hydrogen in Angola, chiming with the European state’s energy transition goals.
Trafigura buys into Bboxx amid LPG push
Trafigura has acquired a minority stake in Bboxx, which provides solar power systems in Africa and Asia, with an eye on LPG supplies.
Serpentina struck with multiple coronavirus cases
Equatorial Guinea recorded 30 cases of coronavirus at ExxonMobil's Serpentina floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) facility over the weekend.
Efora’s pan-African outlook
Efora Energy sees its future as balanced between the exploration assets, where it began, and the fuel supply side, where it has focused in recent times.
Congo Wants to Sell Gertler’s Oil Blocks on Ugandan Border
Congo Kinshasa is forming a plan to take back two oil blocks from sanctioned Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler and sell them to another company.