Uganda is positioning liquified petroleum gas (LPG) as a key transitional fuel to reduce reliance on biomass and support its clean energy and climate goals. With domestic LPG production expected to surpass 200,000 tonnes annually, the government is investing in infrastructure and policy reforms to boost adoption across households and industries.
First E&P and TPDC have signed a deal to jointly develop the Mnazi Bay North oil block in Tanzania. The agreement marks a significant step towards boosting Tanzania’s energy sector and regional gas potential.
Norway’s energy sector has received a fresh boost as Vår Energi announces a significant oil and gas discovery at the Vidsyn prospect in the Norwegian Sea. The find, estimated to hold up to 40 million barrels of oil equivalent, strengthens the country’s upstream momentum and opens fresh possibilities for faster field development through existing infrastructure. The discovery could prove pivotal in enhancing supply security, investment returns, and reinforcing Norway’s role as a key energy supplier to Europe.
New Fortress Energy Inc., through one of its subsidiaries, has signed a five-year agreement with the Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) for the deployment of the Energos Winter, a 138,250 m³ floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU).
A group led by U.S. asset manager BlackRock is reportedly in talks to invest around $10 billion in infrastructure tied to Saudi Aramco’s $100 billion Jafurah shale gas project.
Aminex has announced that construction of the pipeline from the Ntorya gas field to Madimba will begin in July 2025 and be completed by July 2026. The project is expected to be a gamechanger for Tanzania’s energy sector, bringing gas to power homes, industry, and reduce dependence on dirty fuels.