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May 12, 2026
Block Energy is entering the offshore Gabon upstream sector through an investment tied to the Ndjila and Mpari PSCs, adding discovered oil resources and exploration upside while launching a $6.3 million fundraise to support the transaction.
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May 12, 2026
Petralon Energy has increased production at Nigeria’s Dawes Island field to approximately 4,800 bopd following startup of the DI-3 well, marking the company’s second consecutive production well since achieving first oil in late 2025.
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May 12, 2026
Etu Energias and partners successfully completed the Espadarte 7ST2 appraisal well in Angola’s Lower Congo basin, with initial testing delivering stabilized production rates between 2,000 and 2,500 bopd and confirming multiple productive reservoir intervals offshore.
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May 11, 2026
Deepwater projects, LNG infrastructure and gas-to-power investments are expected to drive Africa’s next energy growth cycle, as S&P Global analysts warn the continent’s biggest challenge is no longer resource potential, but execution and infrastructure delivery.
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May 09, 2026
Nigeria has captured 40% of Africa’s upstream final investment decisions following energy sector reforms aimed at improving fiscal terms, contracting speed and regulatory clarity.
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May 08, 2026
Africa’s vast natural gas reserves are increasingly being viewed as a potential foundation for AI and data center growth, as rising digital infrastructure demand intensifies the need for reliable baseload power across the continent.
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May 04, 2026
South Sudan has declined to renew Oranto Petroleum’s Block B3 exploration license after a performance review found unmet seismic, drilling and financial obligations.
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April 30, 2026
Subsea7 has been awarded an EPCI contract by ExxonMobil for a subsea tie-back project in Block 15 offshore Angola, valued between $150 million and $300 million.
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April 28, 2026
Geolander has launched a high-density nodal seismic survey in Angola using STRYDE technology to support CO₂ storage evaluation and reduce subsurface uncertainty.
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April 24, 2026
APPO is pushing regional energy hubs to connect infrastructure and unlock Africa’s oil and gas potential, as operators look to scale investment and monetize the continent’s vast gas reserves.
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April 23, 2026
A new joint venture between PetroGuin and Tender Oil and Gas will advance seismic work and exploration in Guinea-Bissau’s deepwater offshore blocks, signaling renewed investor interest in the basin.
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April 21, 2026
VAALCO Energy reports strong initial production from its Etame 14H well offshore Gabon, advances drilling at Ebouri, and progresses toward Q2 2026 restart of the Baobab FPSO offshore Côte d’Ivoire.
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April
Portable, modular back‑deck spreads are helping operators overcome limited access to offshore installation vessels, especially in complex regions like West Africa. Recent projects offshore Angola and Congo show how adaptable flex‑lay systems can streamline execution across varied water depths while reducing engineering time and mobilization costs.
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April 20, 2026
Ghana is advancing a $3.5 billion investment drive to boost offshore oil and gas development, alongside broader plans to expand renewables and explore nuclear power.
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April 17, 2026
Op-Ed: Africa’s energy transition will depend on governance, investment and continued oil and gas development, according to industry commentary on balancing growth and decarbonization.
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April 16, 2026
Namibia is accelerating petroleum law reforms to strengthen investment conditions and support offshore development in the Orange basin as the country moves toward first oil.
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April 16, 2026
Assala has achieved first oil at the Grand N’Gongui field in Gabon, launching a phased development targeting over 10,000 bopd and unlocking significant onshore reserves.
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April 14, 2026
Senegal is advancing its hydrocarbon strategy through regulatory reforms and expanding oil and gas production, while developing gas-to-power infrastructure to support long-term energy growth.
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April 13, 2026
TotalEnergies has confirmed a hydrocarbon discovery at the Moho license offshore Congo, with estimated resources of around 100 MMbbl and plans for a tie-back to existing production infrastructure.
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April 13, 2026
Eco Atlantic has farmed down a 60% interest in its Namibia offshore exploration licenses to bp, transferring operatorship as part of a deal to advance exploration in the Walvis basin.
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April 12, 2026
Türkiye has launched its first overseas offshore drilling campaign, deploying the Çağrı Bey drillship to drill the Curad-1 ultra-deepwater well offshore Somalia, targeting a potential oil discovery.
