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Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima to Drive Gas Monetization, Just Transition Dialogue at MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2022

Confirming his attendance and participation at the region’s official energy conference, the Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons of Equatorial Guinea will be coming to Dakar this September to drive discussions on natural gas and its role in Africa’s just transition

With the MSGBC gas rush consolidating the role that natural gas will play in Africa’s energy future, Energy Capital & Power (ECP) (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) is proud to announce the attendance of Gabriel Mbaga Obiang Lima, Minister of Mines and Hydrocarbons of Equatorial Guinea, at the region’s official energy conference, MSGBC Oil,…

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Guinea-Conakry’s Energy & Power Future is Bright with 22-Block Licensing Round

This year will determine the future of Guinea-Conakry's energy sector development amidst new opportunities

Guinea-Conakry’s hydrocarbons industry is gathering steam with the tendering of 22 unexplored offshore blocks in its sights. While Senegal’s more established industry has seen over 160 wells drilled since the 1980s, Guinea-Conakry’s first exploration dates back to 2012, conducted by U.S firm HyperDynamics, followed by the entry of French oil…

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Senegal Places Local Content at the Center of the Country’s Energy Sector Agenda (By Charné Hundermark)

Recent regulatory frameworks and institutions established by the government not only promote local content, but mandates the participation and capacity building of local oil and gas companies

By Charné Hundermark, Southern and East Africa Editor Over 450 billion cubic feet of natural gas and 1 billion barrels of oil reserves have positioned Senegal as an exceptionally attractive hydrocarbon destination. Recent sizeable discoveries made in 2014-2016 have only furthered the appeal of the country, and with the introduction of…

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Senegal: Infrastructure Investments Strengthen Dakar´s Role as Regional Trading Hub (By Miguel Artacho)

In order to prepare for a decade that will undoubtedly transform modern-day Senegal, the Administration of H.E. President Macky Sall has been working on a number of new large-scale infrastructure, transportation, civil aviation and maritime logistics projects

By Miguel Artacho For centuries Senegal has been an entry point into Africa, from Arab to European traders that arrived on the Atlantic shores, the commercial exchanges that have taken place for hundreds of years continue to date. One of the secrets to Senegal´s success has been its strategic location as…

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U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) 2021 Forges Strategic Partnership with Texas-West Africa Chamber of Commerce

To drive the participation of U.S. and African companies and investors in the upcoming U.S.-Africa Energy Forum (USAEF) 2021

Energy Capital & Power (ECP) (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) has inked a strategic partnership with the Texas-West Africa Chamber of Commerce (TWACC); The agreement will see the TWACC work closely with ECP to execute the U.S.-Africa Energy Forum event on December 9-10, 2021, and opens doors to further collaboration between the two organizers…

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Equatorial Guinea Models Success of U.S. Investment in African Gas (By Grace Goodrich)

Natural gas exploration and development is set to be unpacked at the upcoming U.S.-Africa Energy Forum 2021 in Houston, Texas on October 4-5

By Grace Goodrich, Field Editor, Energy Capital & Power (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) U.S. operators – including Noble Energy, Marathon Oil and Chevron – have played a critical role in executing the first phase of Equatorial Guinea’s flagship Gas Mega Hub, serving as a model for future U.S. investment in gas value chains across…

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Africa Oil & Power (AOP) Welcomes New Program Director; Yolisa Nyoka Nominated for Women in Industry Award

Nyoka holds a dynamic background in executing high-profile, industry-specific conferences across power, energy, water, insurance, telecommunications and big data analytics

Yolisa Nyoka joins Africa Oil & Power (AOP) (www.AfricaOilandPower.com) – the continent’s leading energy investment platform – as its new Director of Programming, effective February 1; Nyoka was recently nominated for the 2021 African Women Industrialization Award, which recognizes women who have made substantial contributions to their respective field; AOP…

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Positioning Mozambique as the Premier Tourism Destination (By Charné Hundermark)

By re-injecting gas revenues into the economy and facilitating infrastructural development nation-wide, Mozambique can realize its goal of becoming a regional tourism leader

By Charné Hundermark The African continent is renowned for its rich diversity of cultures, languages, wildlife and landscapes, in which Mozambique enjoys the privilege of encapsulating these elements in one country. The southeastern nation is both a coastal paradise – with 2,500 km of white-sand beaches and an extensive coastline…

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Sowing the Seeds of Industrial Farming in Mozambique (By Grace Goodrich)

Commercial farming is one of the highest-growth sectors in Mozambique, yet only 16% of land suitable for agriculture is being cultivated

By Grace Goodrich With fertile river valleys, expansive coastal lowlands and the prolific Zambezi River as a source of irrigation, Mozambique is considered a mecca for crop cultivation, with climatic conditions catering to a diverse range of agricultural products. Agriculture represents the second-largest sector of the Mozambican economy – accounting…

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The Next 100 Days: Positioning Africa at the forefront of the Biden Administration

The new U.S. administration must double down on – not shy away from – engagements with African energy opportunities by facilitating U.S. private sector investment in natural gas and renewables and eschewing a return to aid-driven diplomacy

On Wednesday, U.S. President Joe Biden was sworn into office, ushering in a new administration, new foreign policy and a new approach to U.S. trade and investment in Africa. For its part, the Trump administration had not been short on growing U.S. private sector involvement in Africa, specifically under its…