Africa’s Energy Security on the Line as Shell’s Orange Basin Exploration Faces Court Battle
Shell’s plans to explore for oil and gas in South Africa’s Orange Basin, recently granted environmental authorization to drill up to five deepwater wells, now faces a court appeal from environmental groups and coastal communities. While legal challenges are a natural part of democratic governance, there is broad consensus on
Tullow’s Gabon Exit Highlights Rising Role of African Firms in Upstream Sector
Tullow Oil has finalized the sale of its non-operated interests in Gabon to Gabon Oil Company (GOC) for $307 million, marking a strategic portfolio shift for the UK-based independent and a notable development for Gabon’s energy sector. The transaction transfers Tullow’s remaining production interests – estimated to contribute approximately 10,000
Africa-Paris Declaration: Financing Africa’s Energy Future
Following the Invest in African Energy Forum in Paris this month, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) reaffirms its position that Africa’s energy future must be defined by pragmatism, partnership and progress. With 600 million Africans lacking access to electricity and 900 million without clean cooking fuel, the development imperative is
