ICJ finds for Somalia in offshore carve-up
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) has found in favour of Somalia in a ruling on maritime boundaries in the Indian Ocean.
Kenya
Flurry of African exploration incoming
Exploration companies big and small are warming up for a busy next 12 months – although some have warned this may be the last such push in the energy industry.
Tullow Oil hits goals, rethinks Kenya plan
Tullow has hit financial goals and is looking to farm down its Kenyan operations, as it focuses further on its Ghanaian operations.
Eni considers Kenyan waste for bio-refineries, converting Mombasa plant
Kenya has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Eni on decarbonisation and biofuel.
TMGO tests Ethiopian geothermal promise
Tulu Moye Geothermal Operations (TMGO) has begun testing the GA-1 well in Ethiopia, amid a continued push for geothermal progress in East Africa.
Tanzania signs EACOP HGA, as Kenya launches Lamu
Uganda and Tanzania have taken another step toward construction of a major oil export pipeline, while port operations begin in Kenya.
Somalia dismisses revenue split with Kenya
Somalia has denied reports that the resumption of diplomatic relations with Kenya stems from an oil-sharing agreement on the offshore.
Starsight buys into East African opportunity
Solar developer Starsight Energy is expanding from its West Africa roots with a move into East Africa.
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.
Somalia, Kenya re-establish ties
Somalia and Kenya have restored diplomatic ties, following Qatari mediation.
ION wins Kenya seismic ahead of licence round
ION Geophysical has won 3D work offshore Kenya, ahead of a licence round expected in the near term.
Drilling in April to turnaround Tullow’s tough times
Tullow Oil has reported a post-tax loss of $1.22 billion for 2020, with production to continue sliding in 2020.
Ormat under short seller fire over alleged dodgy deals
Geothermal power plant builder Ormat Technologies has rejected claims of “international corruption” from short seller Hindenburg Research.
KenGen to drill geothermal wells in Djibouti
KenGen has won a $6.45 million contract to drill three geothermal wells in Djibouti.
East African company buys into UK power storage
East Africa-focused Janus Continental Group (JCG) has invested $13 million in Highview Power, which has developed a liquid air energy storage system.
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.
Clir wins Lake Turkana wind optimisation work
Lake Turkana Wind Power has contracted Clir Renewables to track the Kenyan power project’s performance and consider potential optimisation.
Eni discusses Mombasa refinery conversion
Eni and Kenya have held talks on a number of potential green plans in the East African country, including the conversion of the Mombasa refinery.
Somalia, Kenya fall out again
Somalia has severed diplomatic ties with Kenya, after the latter deepened ties to Somaliland.
Kenya’s EPRA head replaced following bribe accusation
Kenya’s Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has arrested the director general of the country’s Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA).
Tullow wins more time in Kenya
Tullow Oil and partners in Kenya have won more time to work out how to produce the South Lokichar oil.
ICBC drops Lamu coal plans
The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) has opted to halt its proposed financing of a 1,050 MW coal power plant in Kenya’s Lamu County.
Plunge in to African hydropower
A number of options have been suggested to address Africa's need for electricity, but hydropower has often been overlooked.
Africa Oil, the exception
Few companies are paying down debt while staying bullish on exploration plans, but Africa Oil is an exception.
Tullow trims sails
Tullow Oil produced 77,000 barrels per day of oil in the first half, in line with expectations.