
Gas Policies to Watch in Africa
A wave of strategic gas policies across Africa is targeting economic growth, energy security and reduced import dependence, as the continent looks to harness its natural resources for national development.

A wave of strategic gas policies across Africa is targeting economic growth, energy security and reduced import dependence, as the continent looks to harness its natural resources for national development.

The unit is scheduled to begin operations offshore Pointe-Noire in early 2026.

This year’s U.S.-Africa Energy Forum in Houston will highlight how the U.S. is strengthening commercial ties with Africa’s energy sector by leveraging export-ready companies, strategic investments and innovative partnerships to open new markets for American businesses and African stakeholders alike.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in emerging markets fell to $435 billion in 2023 – the lowest level since 2005 – according to the World Bank.

Situated on the maritime border of Senegal and Mauritania, the project achieved first gas flow earlier this year.

The company was named operator of Block CON 8 in Angola’s onshore Lower Congo Basin during the country’s 2023 bid round.

The OPEC Fund for International Development has signed $362 million in new loan agreements and approved $720 million in new financing to advance sustainable development across Africa.

Afentra and Maurel & Prom will jointly acquire 10% in Block 3/05 and 13.33% in Block 3/05A for a total of $23 million.

Angola’s national oil company Sonangol signed two agreements with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) during a meeting presided over by Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources,

African governments are reducing investor risk and tackling the energy resource curse through formalized fiscal, gas, climate and local content policies.
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A wave of strategic gas policies across Africa is targeting economic growth, energy security and reduced import dependence, as the continent looks to harness its natural resources for national development.

The unit is scheduled to begin operations offshore Pointe-Noire in early 2026.

This year’s U.S.-Africa Energy Forum in Houston will highlight how the U.S. is strengthening commercial ties with Africa’s energy sector by leveraging export-ready companies, strategic investments and innovative partnerships to open new markets for American businesses and African stakeholders alike.

Foreign direct investment (FDI) in emerging markets fell to $435 billion in 2023 – the lowest level since 2005 – according to the World Bank.

Situated on the maritime border of Senegal and Mauritania, the project achieved first gas flow earlier this year.

The company was named operator of Block CON 8 in Angola’s onshore Lower Congo Basin during the country’s 2023 bid round.

The OPEC Fund for International Development has signed $362 million in new loan agreements and approved $720 million in new financing to advance sustainable development across Africa. In partnership with private financial

Afentra and Maurel & Prom will jointly acquire 10% in Block 3/05 and 13.33% in Block 3/05A for a total of $23 million.

Angola’s national oil company Sonangol signed two agreements with Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) during a meeting presided over by Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas Diamantino Azevedo

African governments are reducing investor risk and tackling the energy resource curse through formalized fiscal, gas, climate and local content policies.
