WITH more than half of its population lacking reliable electricity access, Togo faces substantial requirements for new energy production and distribution. At present, the West African country features a relatively diversified energy mix – with more than 15% of its…
WITH 180 million barrels of proven oil reserves – and up to 5 billion of estimated oil reserves – the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is embarking on an extensive exploration campaign to harness its resources for enhanced energy…
LEADING IOCs are affirming their commitment to African oil and gas – a positive indication for service providers, drilling contractors and the industry at-large. Speaking in Nigeria earlier this month, high-level representatives from TotalEnergies, Shell and Chevron all confirmed multi-million-dollar…
OVER the past twelve months, the Middle East’s oil and gas heavyweights – Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Qatar – have accelerated their involvement across Africa’s energy value chain. Beginning with diplomatic visits turning into tangible cooperation…
“AOW: Investing in African Energy” – formerly known as Africa Oil Week – has engaged in a rebranding campaign to pose as allies to Africa’s energy development. Yet this new name fails to reflect Africa or her people and is…
