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Oil majors compete for Libya's first exploration tender since 2011 war- oil and gas 360

Oil majors compete for Libya’s first exploration tender since 2011 war

(World Oil)– Chevron Corp. and TotalEnergies SE are competing in Libya’s first energy exploration tender since the 2011 conflict, the country’s state-run oil firm said, as the OPEC member looks to oil majors to help ramp up production to a record. Eni SpA and Exxon Mobil Corp. are also among the 37 companies that have lodged interest, with contracts due

Nigeria's GEIL exports first crude from new onshore terminal- oil and gas 360

Nigeria’s GEIL exports first crude from new onshore terminal

(World Oil)– Nigerian energy company Green Energy International (GEIL) has completed the development of the Otakikpo onshore terminal, situated in OML 11 near Port Harcourt. In June 2025, the company lifted its first crude cargo from the newly-constructed facility—the first indigenous onshore terminal constructed in the country in five decades—signaling the start of operations at the terminal. “Facilities such as

Namibia considers incentives to expedite TotalEnergies' offshore development- oil and gas 360

Namibia considers incentives to expedite TotalEnergies’ offshore development

(World Oil) – Namibia will offer financial incentives to help kick-start the development of oil fields managed by a group led by TotalEnergies, according to a special adviser in the presidency. TotalEnergies and Shell Plc in 2022 made the first in a series of finds off the coast of the southwest African nation. But the explorers have also hit dry wells,

South Africa launches new national petroleum company- oil and gas 360

South Africa launches new national petroleum company

(World Oil) – South Africa has officially established its new state-owned oil corporation—South African National Petroleum Company (SANPC). The launch—which follows the merger of PetroSA, iGas and the Strategic Fuel Fund—signals the rise of an integrated oil company in South Africa, paving the way for greater accountability, efficiency and profitability in the country’s petroleum sector. The establishment of the SANPC

ReconAfrica announces agreement for joint exploration project in Angola adding 5.2 million acres and significant resource potential along the Damara Fold belt and Rift Basin plays- oil and gas 360

ReconAfrica announces agreement for joint exploration project in Angola adding 5.2 million acres and significant resource potential along the Damara Fold belt and Rift Basin plays

(Oil & Gas 360) – April 17, 2025, Calgary, Alberta, Canada – Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. (the “Company” or “ReconAfrica”) (TSXV: RECO) (OTCQX: RECAF) (Frankfurt: 0XD) (NSX: REC) announces an agreement for a joint exploration project in Angola with the Agência Nacional de Petróleo, Gás e Biocombustíveis or National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency (“ANPG”). ReconAfrica has entered into a Memorandum

ReconAfrica provides drilling update on Prospect I- oil and gas 360

ReconAfrica provides drilling update on Prospect I

(Oil & Gas 360) CALGARY, AB , April 10, 2025 /CNW/ – Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. (the “Company” or “ReconAfrica”) (TSXV: RECO) (OTCQX: RECAF) ( Frankfurt : 0XD) (NSX: REC) announces a drilling update on Prospect I. Prospect I is located onshore Namibia in Petroleum Exploration Licence 073 (“PEL73”) and is the Company’s largest prospect to be drilled so far. It is targeting 365 million barrels of unrisked

Libya’s first oil bid round in 18 years offers production sharing contracts- oil and gas 360

Libya’s first oil bid round in 18 years offers production sharing contracts

(Oil Price) – Libya will offer production sharing agreements to the successful bidders in its first oil and gas exploration bid round in 18 years, top Libyan oil officials said at an event in London on Monday. Libya is offering a total of 22 blocks for exploration and development, 11 offshore and 11 onshore blocks, including areas with undeveloped discoveries, in the first International Exploration

African oil giants advance IPO plans to attract investment- oil and gas 360

African oil giants advance IPO plans to attract investment

(World Oil) – In a bid to bolster investment and competitiveness within Africa’s oil and gas sector, national oil companies (NOCs) in Nigeria and Angola are progressing with long-anticipated initial public offerings (IPOs). These IPOs are poised to attract significant global investment, providing much-needed capital to enhance production capabilities, improve infrastructure and foster long-term growth. This move reflects a broader

Nigeria hires former CEO of Shell unit to lead state oil company- oil and gas 360

Nigeria hires former CEO of Shell unit to lead state oil company

(World Oil) – Nigerian President Bola Tinubu hired the former head of a unit of Shell Plc to run the state oil company, as Africa’s biggest crude producer works to boost output and prepare the firm for an initial public offering. Bashir Ojulari will replace Mele Kyari as head of NNPC Ltd. with immediate effect, presidency spokesman Bayo Onanuga said in

ReconAfrica to accelerate drilling plan for Namibia exploration well- oil and gas 360

ReconAfrica to accelerate drilling plan for Namibia exploration well

(World Oil) – Reconnaissance Energy Africa Ltd. continues to pursue activities relating to the drilling of Prospect I. To date, initial surveying activity has been completed, with debushing activities ongoing and demining activities set to be undertaken in the coming weeks. As a result of the progress to date, ReconAfrica has accelerated the spud date for Prospect I to Q2

Africa’s oil and gas investment to hit $43 billion in 2025- oil and gas 360

Africa’s oil and gas investment to hit $43 billion in 2025

(Oil Price) – Operators and developers are expected to spend a total of $43 billion on oil and gas projects in Africa this year, as established producers and newcomers see growing investments, the African Energy Chamber said in a new report. Longer term projections point to capital expenditure (capex) hitting a decade-high of $54 billion in 2030, thanks to fresh final investment

African national oil companies (NOCs) partnering with independents to drive E&P- oil and gas 360

African national oil companies (NOCs) partnering with independents to drive E&P

(World Oil) – Africa’s national oil companies (NOC) are moving beyond operating as state-representatives by transforming themselves into competitive upstream players. By strengthening their balance-sheets through partial privatization, transferring their regulatory roles to independent entities and acquiring more assets, NOCs are emerging as strong partners for foreign firms. Boosting production  Major oil producers in Africa are striving to boost production