Gabon: New Government is Best Placed to Support Energy Industry Recovery

The new Gabonese government announced last week by President Ali Bongo Ondimba demonstrates Gabon’s intention to work on a post-Covid19 recovery based on sustainability, transparency and a sound and stable … Read More

Energy Chamber Constitutes Local Content Committee to Push for a More Inclusive Energy Industry

The African Energy Chamber  has appointed its highest-level advisory committee to serve on local content matters and support capacity building across the continent. Local Content Committee members are part of … Read More

US-Africa Energy Advisory Committee Constituted to Push Energy Dialogue and Investment

The African Energy Chamber has appointed a US-Africa Committee to serve on its Advisory Board and support the development of stronger energy cooperation and investment between the United States and … Read More

Energy Lobby Lauds the Bank of Central African States (BEAC)’s Authorization to Open Foreign Currency-labelled Escrow Accounts

In its Ordinary Meeting held on July 2nd, 2020, the Board of Directors of the Bank of Central African States (BEAC) has allowed the opening of foreign currency escrow accounts … Read More

TANZANIA: African Energy Chamber Calls for a Quick Resolution After Arrest of Oil Companies Executives

The African Energy Chamber expresses its concerns over the alleged arrest and detention of three energy executives in Tanzania last week. Total Tanzania’s Managing Director Jean-Francois Schoepp, Puma Supply Manager … Read More

European Travel Bans Are Counter-Productive And Hurting The Oil & Gas Sector’s Ability To Support Africa’s Economic Recovery

The continuation of travel restrictions and suspension of visas and travel between Africa and Europe is heavily restraining the oil & gas industry’s recovery efforts. Because of its international nature, … Read More

Uganda’s Second Licensing Round: Joining Africa’s Next Oil & Gas Frontier

Among the few ongoing licensing rounds on the continent this year is Uganda’s Second Licensing Round, announced by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Resources last year. The deadline for … Read More

African Lives Matter, Too; Energy Policy Decisions Should Consider Their Needs

By NJ Ayuk As African oil and gas countries struggle with Covid-19’s devastating impact on demand, two international groups seem to be celebrating it. Earlier this month, the Organisation for … Read More