More than 50 countries will convene in Santa Marta, Colombia, next week for the first dedicated international conference aimed at coordinating pathways away from fossil fuels, as geopolitical instability in the Middle East continues to unsettle global energy markets. The meeting takes place amid ongoing disruption to oil and gas flows through the Strait of…
Namibia’s offshore oil industry is entering a defining phase as it advances towards first oil later this decade, with a noticeable shift in leadership across government, regulation and industry. Women are increasingly occupying senior decision-making roles, reflecting broader changes in how the country is structuring governance for its emerging petroleum economy in the Orange Basin….
Saudi Energy has formalised a strategic alliance with Kraken Technologies Limited, advancing its ambitions to embed artificial intelligence across its operations and accelerate digital transformation in the utilities sector.Under the agreement, the parties will establish a Riyadh-headquartered joint venture, alongside Saudi Energy’s acquisition of a minority stake in Kraken. The move signals a targeted shift…
TotalEnergies has confirmed a new offshore hydrocarbon discovery at the Moho licence in the Republic of Congo, reinforcing the country’s upstream expansion strategy and its ambition to raise production towards 500,000 barrels per day. The find was made at the Moho G structure within the established Moho complex, where drilling encountered an estimated 160-metre hydrocarbon…
BP has agreed to acquire a 60% operating interest in three offshore petroleum exploration blocks in Namibia from Canada-based Eco Atlantic Oil & Gas, reinforcing its renewed focus on upstream oil and gas growth. Under the agreement, BP will pay Eco Atlantic $2.7 million in cash for the stake, according to the Canadian explorer. The…
The rapid rise of climate litigation is redefining global energy policy, with courts increasingly influencing how climate obligations are interpreted and enforced. Advisory proceedings at institutions such as the International Court of Justice and the International Tribunal for the Law of the Sea are establishing legal standards that extend beyond national borders, shaping emissions regulation,…
Britain’s growing renewable energy base is delivering tangible economic resilience, according to a new analysis by Ember. The report finds that increased deployment of solar PV and wind capacity has materially reduced exposure to volatile gas markets, saving the country an estimated £7 million per day since the onset of the latest Middle East conflict….
As distributed energy resources (DERs expand across global and African power systems, the challenge of ensuring grid compliance and stability is intensifying. ABB has introduced a digital solution aimed at reducing this complexity in grid-feeding protection system design.Its Application Configurator allows engineers to generate a fully validated bill of materials in minutes—replacing a traditionally time-intensive…
However, Africa’s energy financing model is undergoing a notable shift through the impending establishment of the African Energy Bank (AEB). The project will be one of the highlights of the upcoming Angola Oil & Gas Conference 2026, taking place in Luanda, where participants will evaluate fresh avenues for investment in this sector. This venture was…
Cyprus’ Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) returned to focus at this week’s EGYPES conference in Cairo, where energy ministers from Cyprus and Egypt signed a framework agreement on future gas exports. While politically symbolic, the deal primarily reaffirms the intent to route Cypriot offshore gas through Egyptian infrastructure to global LNG markets. However, the agreement does…
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