Africa
Nigeria's Dangote oil refinery running gasoline unit at 75% capacity
The gasoline unit not running at full capacity could spell trouble for the local market, as fuel prices have reached record-high levels and risen 65% at the pump from the impact of war in the Middle East.
Geolander pioneers high-density nodal seismic in Angola with first STRYDE deployment
The project, led by Geolander, will support a major oil and gas operator’s carbon capture and storage (CCS) ambitions by improving understanding of subsurface conditions and storage potential.
South Africa's Sasol aims for green jet fuel exports to EU
Sasol's SAF which is produced using cooking oil and vegetable oil at the company's 108,500-bpd Natref plant, was granted ISCC Plus sustainability certification from Germany's TUV SUD agency.
Kenya, Tanzania and neighbors discuss joint refinery as Dangote offers to build it
East Africa currently imports all of its refined petroleum products, mainly from the Middle East, leaving the region vulnerable to supply disruptions and price spikes as seen in the fallout of the Iran conflict.
Botswana has not requested stake in Lobito refinery, Angola's Sonangol says
Angola has been seeking partners to help finance the delayed refinery — the country's largest and aimed at cutting its reliance on imported fuel — with financing shortfalls and potential partnerships drawing interest from neighbors.
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