Africa

Nigeria’s NNPC has contained a leak on the critical Escravos–Lagos gas pipeline following last week’s explosion and has isolated the affected sections, with joint inspections now underway. The 2.2 Bcf/d system is a vital supply corridor for power plants and industrial users across southwest Nigeria.

A fuel tanker explosion in southwestern Cameroon killed at least eight people and destroyed homes, underscoring the country’s dependence on road transport for fuel distribution amid the absence of pipeline infrastructure.

Senegal will nationalize the Kosmos Energy–operated Yakaar-Teranga gas field to expand domestic gas supply and strengthen Petrosen’s role in developing one of West Africa’s largest reserves.

Eni has launched Phase 2 of its Congo LNG project ahead of schedule, adding the Nguya FLNG unit and boosting output to 3 MMtpy. The expansion strengthens Congo’s role in global LNG supply and demonstrates record-speed project delivery.

Britain has withdrawn $1.15 billion in financial support from TotalEnergies’ $20 billion Mozambique LNG development, citing increased project risk. The decision follows renewed security concerns and ongoing human rights scrutiny as TotalEnergies prepares to restart construction.

Mozambique has awarded a 30-year concession to state-owned firms ENH, CFM, EDM and HCB to build and operate LNG terminals, storage facilities, and the 865-km Rompco pipeline.

Exxon Mobil has lifted force majeure on its Rovuma LNG project in Mozambique, clearing the way for progress toward a 2026 final investment decision and first LNG exports in 2030.

Uganda’s petroleum regulator says the $5 billion East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline is now about 75% complete, with all pipe delivered along the 897-mile route to Tanzania’s Tanga port. The heated export line is critical for bringing TotalEnergies and CNOOC’s Albertine Basin oil developments online next year.

Nigeria’s Dangote Group will invest $1 billion in a petroleum pipeline project in Zimbabwe, part of the company’s broader plan to expand energy infrastructure across Africa, CEO Aliko Dangote said.

Chevron is nearing a final investment decision to expand Israel’s Leviathan gas field, but exports to Egypt remain on hold pending government approval. The $35 billion deal with Blue Ocean would send 130 Bcm of gas via new pipelines through 2040.

ExxonMobil is preparing to lift force majeure on its $30 billion Rovuma LNG project in Mozambique as security improves, paving the way for a 2026 final investment decision and positioning the country as a rising global LNG hub.

ExxonMobil has delayed its final investment decision on the $30-billion Rovuma LNG project in Mozambique until TotalEnergies restarts its adjacent $20-billion Mozambique LNG venture. The two projects share key infrastructure, and TotalEnergies is seeking revised terms from the government.

Energean Israel signed a 15-year transmission deal with Israel Natural Gas Lines for the Nitzana pipeline, advancing plans to link Israel’s gas network with Egypt and expand East Mediterranean export capacity.

Uganda’s planned $4 billion refinery in Hoima is expected to strengthen the country’s oil and gas infrastructure and fuel growth in regional pipeline development.

Sasol is working with Johannesburg officials to address safety risks after an informal settlement encroached on its Homestead Park gas pipeline. The company has reduced pipeline pressure and urged municipal action to ensure public safety.