More than 7,000 people were relocated from the villages in Kabaale, Buseruka sub-county, Hoima district

Oil Refinery Paps Seek Land Tittles, Vocational Training

People who were relocated by the government to pave way for the construction of an oil refinery in the 13 villages of Kabaale Parish in Hoima district are demanding the government to give them land titles for their land and provide them with vocational training to enable them to work in the oil and gas industry. More than 7,000 people were relocated from the villages in Kabaale, Buseruka sub-county, Hoima district where the government acquired a 29-square kilometre piece of land to pave way for the construction of an oil refinery, and resettled in Kyakaboga. The group now wants the government to give them land titles and at the same time establish a vocational school in their new settlement. During their relocation, the government promised to avail them with vocational skills to enable them to earn a living, a commitment that has not been implemented to date. The group includes…
The discovery further positions Africa as a global and competitive gas frontier that continues to offer very attractive exploration and gas commercialisation opportunities

Total's 2nd Discovery In South Africa Promises Regional Gas-led Recovery

While anticipated, Total's second significant gas condensate discovery announced today in South Africa is nonetheless reason to rejoice after a year of deep uncertainty and struggles for the African energy sector. With partners Qatar Petroleum, CNR International and Africa Energy Corp, Total was able to start its multi-well exploration programme on Block 11B/12B only two months behind schedule, delivering what remains until now the year's only discovery across sub-Saharan Africa.The Luiperd-1X well was drilled to a total depth of 3,400 meters and encountered 73 meters of net gas condensate pay within the Paddavissie Fairway, which already includes the 2019 Brulpadda discovery. This second find confirms the tremendous gas potential in South Africa and is expected to be followed by the drilling of a third, a potential fourth, exploration wells on the same block.More importantly, the discovery further positions Africa as a global and competitive gas frontier that continues to offer…
EITI Board Chair Helen Clark has approved Ecuador’s application to join the EITI

Ecuador Joins The EITI

The EITI Board has approved Ecuador’s application to join the EITI, making it the 55th implementing country and the 11th in Latin America.“EITI implementation can underpin the modernisation of Ecuador’s regulatory framework in the extractive sector, and help ensure that the development potential of extractive revenues is realised,” said EITI Board Chair Helen Clark. “We welcome Ecuador as an implementing country and look forward to the EITI promoting transparency, accountability, and debate around the management of the country’s natural resource wealth.”Transparency in a growing sectorTransparency is a fundamental element in the development of a robust extractive sector. Through a sustained approach to accountability, EITI implementation can help make information available to Ecuadorian citizens, and strengthen public understanding on how natural resources revenues are being managed.Implementing the EITI will require that the Ecuadorian government publicly discloses information on contracts, beneficial owners, revenues and payments, information on state-owned enterprises (SOEs) and data…
EMROD has developed the world's first commercially viable long-range, high-power, wireless power transmission as an alternative to existing copper line technology

EMROD To Showcase World's First Long-Range Wireless Transmission Project

The Africa Energy Forum will host a special presentation on 21st October at 9am (UK time) by EMROD CEO and Founder Greg Kushnir, demonstrating the world's first ever long-range wireless transmission project, currently operating in New Zealand. EMROD has developed the world's first commercially viable long-range, high-power, wireless power transmission as an alternative to existing copper line technology. Emrod's technology works by utilising electromagnetic waves to safely and efficiently transmit energy wirelessly over vast distances. "Being able to transmit high-power electricity without any cables is game-changing for the continent. It means barriers to energy-access are smashed and Africa could be fully electrified within ten years. This is the technology millions of people have been waiting for." Simon Gosling, Managing Director, EnergyNet The company was founded by serial tech entrepreneur Greg Kushnir, who was determined to find a technology that can reduce power distribution costs, avoid outages and support renewable energy.…
Pipeline Affected People air out their griviences during a meeting on the Pipeline

Uganda’s Quest For Sustainable Energy Poses Fresh Environmental Threats

By Diana Taremwa Oil companies led by French oil giant Total SA are continuing with plans to build a $3.5 billion East African Crude Oil Pipeline EACOP. On the 13th Uganda and Tanzania signed a deal to undertake the 1,445km oil pipeline, just two days after the government had signed a host government agreement with Total. A flurry of oil and gas discoveries along Uganda’s western border has lured dozens of investors seeking to develop sub-Saharan Africa’s largest oil discovery in decades. However, renewed interest in the once-neglected Lake Albertine rift basin is also creating new problems—tilting the region's energy needs towards fossil fuels, channelled through the world’s longest heated pipeline which campaigners say is a big threat to the environment. In Mubende district, farmer Vicky Najjemba looks over her coffee plantation and house. After getting a solar power connection to her 3 bedroom house two years ago, Ms. Najjemba,…
GE Renewable Energy's Grid Solutions business (NYSE:GE) has been awarded a contract of US$47 million for a substation project in Benin

GE Awarded Substation Contract In Benin, West Africa

Contract totaling US$47 million awarded to GE Renewable Energy's Grid Solutions business through the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC); Installation of four substations and seven extensions strengthens electricity supply security in Benin, while additional energy capacity helps foster economic development and growth; Project builds on Grid's commitment to the continent to help drive local economies.GE Renewable Energy's Grid Solutions business (NYSE:GE) has been awarded a contract of US$47 million for a substation project in Benin.The nation's biggest high-voltage substation contract has been awarded through the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) - a United States foreign assistance agency established by the US Congress. This is a critical grid project as only one-third of Benin's population has access to electricity, and total per-capita consumption is low due to limited access and availability. At the same time, rapidly growing demand for power, inadequate maintenance, and insufficient investment has stressed Benin's national electrical grid, creating power…
The investor mission provides German investors an opportunity to engage with key Mozambican businesses and political stakeholders

German Investors Target Mozambique LNG, Gas Projects

Germany's economic commitment to Mozambique will further be strengthened as the Germany Africa Business Forum embarks on a three-day trade mission to encourage, promote, and facilitate trade and investment between German businesses and a growing Mozambican economy.German investors will visit Mozambique during the Mozambique Gas & Power (MGP) 2021 Conference & Exhibition taking place on March 8-9, 2021, an incredible opportunity organised by Africa Oil & Power (AOP) in partnership with Mozambique's Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy (MIREME) and the Government of Mozambique.The GABF further congratulates H.E. Filipe Nyusi, President of Mozambique for his selection as Africa "Person of the Year" for 2020. "Thanks to the leadership of His Excellency President Nyusi, Mozambique is on the verge of becoming an international player in the global energy market, and the GABF calls on German investment and technology to play a part in this transformation", stated Sebastian Wagner, Executive Chair of…
The Rio Muni area is believed to be one of the most promising exploration frontiers in Equatorial Guinea

Russia, Equatorial Guinea Tee Off Geological Mapping Project

Last week marked an important step in the energy cooperation between Equatorial Guinea and Russia, as the first team of Russia's state-owned joint stock company Rosgeo arrived in Equatorial Guinea to kick off a historic geological mapping project.The initiative has been in the making for some time, and follows the signing of Memorandum of Understanding during the Russia-Africa Summit in Sochi in 2019 between Rosgeo and the Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons (MMH). It was followed by the signing of two firm services contracts in May 2020 with JSC Zarubezhgeologia and JSC Yuzhmorgeologia, internationally operating subsidiaries of Rosgeo, for the initial phase of seismic acquisition in transit zone and state geological mapping in the Rio Muni area in mainland Equatorial Guinea.As a result, JSC Zarubezhgeologia will be performing scouting works for state geological mapping, and JSC Yuzhmorgeologia will be performing scouting works for complex seismic acquisition in the transit zone…
While getting Nigeria to the point where it can realize the full potential of its petroleum resources has been slow going, the country appears to be on the right track

60 Years After Independence Nigeria's Energy Industry Hasn't Realized Its Promise

By NJ Ayuk On Oct. 1, 1960, everything seemed possible for Nigeria: After nearly 80 years of colonialism under Great Britain, it was finally an independent nation.During the newly independent nation's earliest days, there was every reason for Nigerians to envision a bright future for themselves and their country, one in which Nigeria's vast oil and gas reserves would deliver widespread prosperity. One of stability and growth.Tragically, Nigeria's story moved in a different direction. Yes, there was a brief period of economic growth, but that was followed by multiple coups, civil war, military rule, corruption, and poverty. Instead of helping everyday Nigerians, the country's oil wealth went to an elite few in power while leaving communities, particularly those in the Niger Delta, to deal with environmental degradation and dwindling means of supporting themselves. Instead of using its oil revenue to strengthen other sectors and diversify the economy, Nigeria has made…
The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated technology adoption as an integral component of oil and gas projects

Data Emerges As Crucial Component Of Post-COVID-19 Oil Industry Recovery

The 'Leveraging the Power of Technology for Oilfield Optimization' webinar was organized by Microsoft in partnership with Africa Oil & Power and the African Energy Chamber; Lower production costs are paramount to a revamped global oil sector with technology to spearhead cost reductions; The COVID-19 pandemic has accelerated technology adoption as an integral component of oil and gas projects.During a webinar organized by Microsoft and Africa Oil & Power under the theme 'Leveraging the Power of Technology for Oilfield Optimization' on Tuesday, panelists examined how digital applications are capable of uniting real-time data with advanced analytics to improve decision-making and boost efficiency and sustainability. As oil and gas companies continue to face threats to efficiency, sustainability and profitability, digitalization and optimization of oilfield assets have emerged as principal cost-cutting mechanisms in the wake of the COVID-19 era.According to Vaseem Khan, Global VP Digital, Analytics and Innovation and Chief Innovation Officer,…
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