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African Rare Earth Projects Advance Amid Rising Global Demand

African Mining Week 2025 will outline opportunities across Africa’s rare earth sector

The global demand for rare earth elements (apo-opa.co/3FI1pbZ) is projected to increase four-fold by 2030, driven by the energy transition and increasing investments in industrialization. African nations rich in rare earth minerals are accelerating exploration and production efforts to capitalize on this growth. With up to eight rare earth projects set…

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CORRECTION: Billions in Investment Opportunities Presented by Premier Invest at Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025

Premier Invest has presented a range of investment opportunities, totaling a minimum $1.37 billion, in Africa’s energy and oil and gas sectors at the inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum

Financial services provider Premier Invest has announced a series of investment opportunities in the African energy and oil and gas sectors. covering a range of four energy projects across Benin, Zambia and South Africa and five oil and gas projects across Nigeria and Ghana, as well as Guyana. The announcement…

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    • Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025: Collaboration Key to Achieving 500,000 BPD Target
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Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025: Collaboration Key to Achieving 500,000 BPD Target

Operators and service providers emphasized the value of industry collaboration in achieving national goals of 500,000 barrels per day in Congo

Collaboration was identified as being a key pillar for achieving the Republic of Congo’s oil production goals during a Congo Energy & Investment Forum 2025 panel discussion sponsored by Weatherford – an Associate Sponsor of CEIF 2025. Operators and service providers underscored the value of partnerships in maximizing output at…

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Billions in Investment Opportunities Presented by Premier Invest at Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025

Premier Invest has presented a range of investment opportunities, totaling a minimum $1.37 billion, in Africa’s energy and oil and gas sectors at the inaugural Congo Energy & Investment Forum

Financial services provider Premier Invest has announced a series of investment opportunities in the African energy and oil and gas sectors. covering a range of four energy projects across Benin, Zambia and South Africa and five oil and gas projects across Nigeria and Ghana, as well as Guyana. The announcement…

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    • Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF): Local Expertise Emerges at the Heart of Congo’s Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Ambitions
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Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF): Local Expertise Emerges at the Heart of Congo’s Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Ambitions

Industry leaders championed regional collaboration and local capacity building as critical drivers for unlocking the Republic of Congo’s LNG potential at the Congo Energy & Investment Forum

As the Republic of Congo’s LNG capacity accelerates following its first export in February 2024, African industry leaders have underscored the role of local and regional capability building in sustaining growth, driving domestic utilization and enhancing intra-African trade. Panelists at the “Building Local & Regional Capability” discussion at the Congo…

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Africa Energy Bank Gears Up for H1 2025 Launch

The Africa Energy Bank is set to address the continent’s energy financing challenges, with strong support from key members including the Republic of Congo, Ghana, Nigeria and Angola

Ahead of its H1 2025 launch, the Africa Energy Bank – developed jointly by Afreximbank and the African Petroleum Producers Organization (APPO) – is positioning itself to tackle major challenges in financing, technology and market reliability to accelerate Africa’s oil and gas sector development. Speaking at the Congo Energy &…

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Congo's Hydrocarbons Minister Endorses Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2026, Eyes 500,000 bpd Production Target

As Congo targets 500,000 bpd within three years, Minister Itoua announced plans to host CEIF annually over the same period

H.E. Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua, Minister of Hydrocarbons of the Republic of Congo, has endorsed the continuation of the Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) through 2026, emphasizing its role in supporting the country’s ambitious production targets. During a Fireside Chat with Daisy Portella at the Congo Energy & Investment Forum…

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Congo to Double Power Generation to 1,500 MW by 2030

The Republic of Congo plans to double its power generation capacity to 1,500 MW by 2030, focusing on renewable energy projects to improve electricity access and support industrial growth

The Republic of Congo has unveiled plans to double its power generation capacity to 1,500 MW by 2030, with a strong focus on renewable energy projects. “This initiative aims to enhance electricity access for the nation's six million citizens and support industrial growth,” said Congolese Minister of Energy and Water,…

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    • Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025 Panel Underscores Congo’s Potential to Meet Regional Petroleum Demand
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Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025 Panel Underscores Congo’s Potential to Meet Regional Petroleum Demand

The country’s CORAF facility has the potential to contribute towards regional petroleum demand as population growth bolsters consumption levels

The Republic of Congo is well-positioned to contribute toward regional demand for petroleum, given the country’s operating Congolaise de Raffinage (CORAF) refinery and strategic geographic location. A downstream panel discussion at the Congo Energy & Investment Forum 2025 highlighted that the modernization of CORAF and future downstream investments can support…

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    • Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025: Legal, E&P Experts Say Congo Ready for Increased Hydrocarbon Investment
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Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025: Legal, E&P Experts Say Congo Ready for Increased Hydrocarbon Investment

The upcoming launch of a National Gas Company, new Gas Code, Gas Master Plan and 2025 licensing round has transformed the Republic of Congo into one of Africa’s top hydrocarbons investment destinations

With the upcoming establishment of a National Gas Company, the launch of a new Gas Code and development of a Gas Master Plan, the Republic of Congo is on a clear path to mobilizing capital to drive growth in its natural gas sector. Congo is home to an estimated 10…

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