SOUTH AFRICA: Kinetiko Energy Spuds 3rd Well on the Korhaan Project
The third well named Korhaan-3 is estimated to reach a depth of 400m-450m to test the gassy sandstones and coal bed methane (CBM) horizons from the known coal beds that … Read More
Category: Southern Africa
Southern Africa, southernmost region of the African continent, comprising the countries of Angola, Botswana,Lesotho,Madagascar, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia,South Africa, Swaziland, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.
NAMIBIA: TotalEnergies Spuds Venus-1X exploration well in offshore Block 2913B
Block 2913B JV partner Impact Oil & Gas Limited has announced the spud of the Venus-1X offshore exploration well in Namibia Block 2913B (PEL 56). The well is being drilled … Read More
SOUTH AFRICA: Energy Crisis Powers Businesses’ Desire for Self-sufficiency
By William Van Wyk The provision of stable electricity is one of the most divisive topics in South Africa, especially when businesses and citizens watch helplessly as the country is … Read More
Mozambique to Launch the Sixth Licensing Round
The Sixth Licensing Round for the Concession of Hydrocarbon Exploration and Production Areas is launched this Thursday, 25th of November. For this purpose, 16 new areas were defined, distributed by … Read More
MOZAMBIQUE: GL Africa Energy Finalizes Concession Agreement of 250MW LNG Plant
GL Africa Energy Mozambique and the Ministry of mineral resources and energy have signed a concession agreement for the finance and operationalization of the 250MW lng plant in Nacala district, … Read More
SOUTH AFRICA: ENGIE Completes the Acquisition of Xina Solar One a 100MW Concentrated Solar Power plant
ENGIE has completed the acquisition of Abengoa’s indirect stake in Xina Solar One (Pty) Ltd. Following completion of the transaction, ENGIE will now hold a 40% equity stake in the … Read More
GECF Meeting Emphasises the Importance of Joint Efforts in the Field of Natural Gas Development
The 23rd Ministerial Meeting of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) was held on 16 November 2021, under the Chairmanship of HE Franklin Molina Ortiz, Minister of Hydrocarbons and Energies … Read More
More than US$25 Billion Worth of Deals Kicked off at African Energy Week in Cape Town
As the continent’s premier energy event, as well as the biggest event to take place in Africa in 2021, African Energy Week (AEW) 2021 did not only comprise the best … Read More
SOUTH AFRICA: UK Climate Investments & Norfund Invest in Joint Venture to Develop Renewable Assets
UKCI and Norfund are funding a South African joint venture partnership between H1 Holdings and Pele Green Energy to develop renewable energy assets on a 50/50 basis. Today, Macquarie-managed UK … Read More
MOZAMBIQUE: Coral-Sul FLNG Ready to Sail Away to Area 4 Ahead of First Gas in 2022
Eni as Delegated Operator and on behalf of its Area 4 Partners (ExxonMobil, CNPC, GALP, KOGAS and ENH) held today the naming and sail away ceremony of the Coral-Sul FLNG, … Read More