ESG/Investment
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February 21, 2025
The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has announced plans to establish a $1 billion oil service financing facility in Guyana. This initiative aims to enhance local participation in the country’s fast growing oil industry, in alignment with the government's local content policies.
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February 14, 2025
Expanding opportunities within Mozambique’s oil and gas sector are strengthening ExxonMobil’s commitment to local content investments, said Armando Afonso, Public & Government Affairs Manager, ExxonMobil Mozambique at a recent roundtable.
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February 13, 2025
The upcoming launch of the South African National Petroleum Company reflects a broader trend across Africa, where nations are restructuring their state-owned energy enterprises to attract investment, improve efficiency and enhance energy security.
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January 2025
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January 21, 2025
Libya’s Oil & Gas Minister outlined plans to boost production to 1.6 million bpd in 2025 and 2 million bpd long-term, with brownfield development and local investment at the core, during the Libya Energy & Economic Summit.
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January 21, 2025
Nigeria ranks as Africa’s top destination for upstream oil and gas investment in 2024, research from Wood Mackenzie shows. The African Energy Chamber commends Nigeria for its dedication to simplifying policies and facilitating market growth in the energy sector.
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January 14, 2025
The Republic of Congo will officially launch its licensing round for open oil and gas blocks at the upcoming Congo Energy and Investment Forum (CEIF), scheduled to take place on March 25-26 in Brazzaville.
News
January 13, 2025
Libya’s top international operators and the National Oil Corporation (NOC) will take center stage at the Libya Energy & Economic Summit in Tripoli next week for the panel Unlocking Libya: The Next Frontier for Exploration and Investment.
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January 08, 2025
Pioneer Energy has been granted four awards by the U.S. DOE totaling $27 million. Pioneer will use the funds to advance its Emission Control Treater™ (ECT), a near-zero emissions well pad production technology that can increase crude yield by 5-10%.
News
December 08, 2024
Equinor has commended Angola’s recent Incremental Production Decree as a landmark reform that enhances the country’s ability to attract oil and gas investments, while boosting production and driving economic growth.
Article
November 2024
With President-elect Trump and his pro-oil stance set to take position in office, a new Secretary of Energy candidate who opposes much of the ESG movement, and Liberty Oil suing the SEC for overreach — are we seeing the end of the ESG movement?
News
December 02, 2024
Offshore Energies UK (OEUK) says Scotland’s new hydrogen export strategy can build on the nation’s industrial strengths and unlock a £93 billion export opportunity if firms are now backed with a clear action plan to attract investment and talent.
News
December 01, 2024
Ecopetrol S.A. Board of Directors have approved the 2025 investment budget of the Ecopetrol Group for an amount between 24 and 28 trillion pesos, with more than half the approved budget earmarked for crude and gas exploration and production
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November 27, 2024
Following the Board’s strategic endorsement, ADNOC announced the launch of XRG, a groundbreaking international lower-carbon energy and chemicals investment company, with an enterprise value of over $80 billion.
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November 28, 2024
Empire Petroleum Corporation announced that it has entered into an amendment to its Revolver Loan Agreement with Equity Bank, increasing the total principal commitment to $20.0 million, up from an initial $10.0 million through December 29, 2026.
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November 28, 2024
The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has voiced its support for the inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF), set to take place in March 2025. This milestone event signals the nation’s commitment to strengthening its role as a key energy player on the continent.
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November 22, 2024
ConocoPhillips today announced that it has completed its acquisition of Marathon Oil Corporation. The integration will add seamless value to ConocoPhillips' deep, durable and diverse portfolio while meeting our strict financial framework, said CEO Ryan Lance.
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November 21, 2024
Nostra Terra, the international oil & gas exploration and production company with development and production assets in Texas, U.S., has announced a successful fundraise supported by institutional investors, Directors and Management, existing shareholders and new investors.
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November 21, 2024
From 2025-2029, Energy Maritime Associates (EMA) expects orders for 119 Floating Production Systems, with a Capital cost of $126 Billion, in its mid-case forecast. Over 70% of this investment would go towards the 54 FPSOs.
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November 20, 2024
The world’s leading oil and gas companies, including BP, Chevron, Shell, TotalEnergies, ExxonMobil and Eniare, are recognizing the growing global demand for sustainable fuel sources with over 40 biofuel projects planned by 2030.
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November 13, 2024
Viasat, Inc. has shared its ‘State of Industrial IoT in 2024’ report, which finds energy is leading investment in IoT. The oil and gas sector has remained steady in its investment ($3.2m) since 2021, while renewables moves to increase its investment figures ($3.5m).
