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TANZANIA ANNOUNCES DATE FOR AUCTIONING OIL AND GAS BLOCKS.

Tanzania will auction 26 petroleum exploration blocks in March 2025, with improved fiscal terms and accessible geological data to attract investors. The government aims to boost investment by leveraging its experience and enhancing the country's oil and gas sector.

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Oil & Gas

TOTALENERGIES SIGNS MAJOR LNG AGREEMENT WITH SINOPEC FOR 15-YEAR SUPPLY TO CHINA.

TotalEnergies has secured a 15-year deal with Sinopec to supply 2 million tons of LNG annually to China, starting in 2028. The agreement strengthens TotalEnergies' position in China's energy transition, promoting natural gas as a cleaner alternative to coal.

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Oil & Gas

OPEC+ DELAYS PRODUCTION INCREASE BOOSTING CRUDE OIL PRICES AMID GEOPOLITICAL CONCERNS.

Crude oil futures rose after OPEC+ announced a delay in a planned production increase, extending voluntary cuts to support prices. Geopolitical tensions in West Asia, particularly involving Iran, also contributed to concerns about potential supply disruptions.

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Oil & Gas

THE UAE OPENS ITS ANNUAL OIL-AND-GAS SUMMIT AS IT PLEDGES TO INCREASE OUTPUT EVEN AS PRICES FALL.

The UAE opened its annual oil-and-gas summit, committing to boost oil production to 5 million barrels per day despite falling prices and political uncertainties. Officials emphasized the continued importance of fossil fuels alongside cleaner energy while maintaining strong ties with Russia.

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Oil & Gas

TANZANIA: GOVERNMENT TO EYE MORE CNG STATIONS AMID GROWING SHIFT FROM PETROLEUM.

Tanzania plans to expand its Compressed Natural Gas (CNG) infrastructure by opening three new filling stations by December 2024, increasing accessibility for the growing number of CNG-powered vehicles. The initiative aims to promote cleaner fuel options, with a total of eight stations expected by 2024 and an additional 13 by 2025.

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Energy Policy & Regulation

AFRICA ENERGY BANK TO COMMENCE OPERATIONS JANUARY 2025, SAYS PETROLEUM MINISTRY.

The Africa Energy Bank (AEB) is set to begin operations on January 28, 2025, with Nigeria hosting its headquarters. The bank aims to address financing gaps in Africa's oil and gas sector, having already secured 45 percent of its startup capital.

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