The East African Crude Oil Pipeline project has received a substantial financial boost from a consortium of African banks, demonstrating confidence in the project’s regional impact. The funds will aid in the construction of a 1,443 km pipeline that will transport 246,000 barrels of crude oil per day once completed, with progress already exceeding 50% by the end of 2024.
Kenya plans to launch an oil and gas exploration round for 10 blocks in September, offering incentives and infrastructure investment to attract investors. The government has restructured its petroleum exploration blocks to align with global best practices, identifying highly prospective areas to revitalize the country's oil and gas industry.
EWURA and ERB have agreed to enhance their collaboration to improve energy services in Tanzania and Zambia. Key areas of cooperation include exchanging technical knowledge, building capacity, and ensuring efficient regulation, with the joint inspection of the TAZAMA Oil Pipeline being a major achievement of their partnership.
Angola's oil sector continues to draw international attention as exploration efforts persist in the search for a reliable energy supply.
Shell is expected to emphasize its focus on oil and liquefied natural gas (LNG) during its strategy update, reinforcing its shift away from retail clean energy sales. Analysts will look for insights on Shell’s long-term growth plans, particularly in LNG, as global demand is projected to rise by 60% through 2040.
China plays a pivotal role in Saudi Aramco’s growth strategy, particularly in the downstream sector, as the company seeks to unlock new opportunities.