Trending Now
[/tdc_zone]
LATEST ARTICLES
Senegal: AESA Plans Process Safety Training In Dakar For November
Atlantic Energy Skills Academy (AESA), in partnership with PetroSkills LLC, plans to hold a five-day process safety training programme in Dakar from Nov. 16 to 20.
It will be the first event under AESA’s West African Basin Energy Compliance (WABEC) initiative.
AESA said the session would offer PetroSkills’ HS45 course, Risk-Based Process Safety Management, for senior engineers, regulators and managers responsible for industrial facilities.
The academy said places would be limited to 25 participants. The intensive technical programme will cover management systems, risk-based decision-making and the application of those practices in the workplace. Participants will receive an internationally recognised HS45 certification, AESA said.
The programme is intended for senior engineers, regulatory bodies and asset directors.
The Dakar event is intended to launch a broader training programme for West Africa.
AESA’s proposed courses range from advanced instruction in gas facilities, well planning and electrical maintenance to practical training in welding, industrial communications infrastructure and hazardous-cargo transport.
The academy also plans to offer entry-level pathways for people without a technical background.
Companies and public agencies seeking places in the November session can contact AESA at [email protected] or visit aesaacademy.com.
Kenya: Ruto Says Dangote’s $16 Billion Lamu Refinery Will Proceed Despite Court Case
Kenya and Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, are going ahead with the groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 30, for the proposed 700,000-barrel-per-day refinery in Lamu, despite a lawsuit challenging the project.
The lawsuit was filed by 133 residents of Chandavai, an area in Lamu County, who accused the government of unlawfully taking over their land, where the refinery is expected to be built.
The Malindi Environment and Land Court ordered that the “status quo prevailing” on the land should be maintained until a hearing on Oct. 14.
However, commenting on the issue during his tour of Kilifi and Kwale counties on Tuesday, President William Ruto defended Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote, who has pledged to invest KSh2 trillion ($16 billion) in the project.
Ruto said the Dangote East Africa Oil Refinery project in Lamu would proceed despite court orders and resistance, accusing “disgruntled opposition sponsors” of attempting to undermine the investment.
Ruto said he would not allow another incident of “sabotage” against investors.
The president was responding to residents of Chandavai in Lamu who had staged demonstrations against the groundbreaking of the project, demanding compensation for the 7,000-acre piece of land.
“I have seen you trying to make an issue out of this on social media and at press conferences. You are the ones who took this case to court. You are the sponsors of the court cases. You are against this investment because you have not gotten what you have been doing. You have had enough,” he stated.
Ruto accused the opposition of disrupting the project, claiming that their demands for shares in the deal had been rejected.
“Those brokers of shares keep telling us they want shares, I don’t know whose shares, I don’t know who. That fraud you carried out is what caused Kenya to miss out on investment. All Kenyans will get an opportunity to buy shares in that company. Transparently. Don’t pretend that because you have shares in KPLC, you are the only ones who matter,” he said.
The president also came to Dangote’s defence, claiming that he had been frustrated multiple times before relocating some investments to other countries during the tenure of former President Uhuru Kenyatta.
“That Dangote wanted to establish a cement company, but he was frustrated by all kinds of conditions until he went elsewhere. Right here in Kenya, Uganda was supposed to build a pipeline passing through Kenya, but they frustrated him over shares until they went to Uganda,” said the head of state.
Ruto maintained that the project would go ahead despite the court orders.
“Yes, these people think they will frustrate Dangote. I am telling you, I am watching closely. You will not get away with this next year because of this Dangote issue. Foreign direct investment will reach between $6 billion and $7 billion. An investor does not want conditions; they want incentives,” he said.
Ghana: NPA Reaffirms Regulatory Support As Puma Energy Deepens LPG Investment
Ghana’s petroleum downstream regulator, the National Petroleum Authority (NPA), has reaffirmed its commitment to providing responsive, efficient and transparent regulatory support to investors as Puma Energy Ghana deepens its investment in the liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) sector and the Cylinder Recirculation Model (CRM).
The commitment was expressed when a delegation from Pumagas, led by Puma Energy Ghana General Manager Lanzeni Coulibaly, paid a courtesy visit to NPA Chief Executive Godwin Kudzo Tameklo on Monday.
The meeting provided an opportunity for Puma Energy to formally introduce Pumagas, a subsidiary, as well as some of its key distributors and dealers to the NPA chief executive.
The delegation also presented new branded cylinders to Tameklo, describing them as a further step in Pumagas’ efforts to strengthen its participation in the CRM.
Pumagas expressed appreciation for the leadership and support provided by the NPA in advancing the initiative and reaffirmed its commitment to sustained investment in the CRM and the broader LPG sector.
Presenting the company’s strategy, Pumagas said it intends to separate production and distribution activities as part of efforts to accelerate market adoption, expand its distribution network and contribute to Ghana’s CRM targets.
The strategy is expected to improve efficiency across the LPG value chain while increasing the availability and accessibility of CRM cylinders to consumers.
Tameklo reaffirmed the NPA’s commitment to providing continuous regulatory support to legitimate industry players and creating an enabling environment for sustainable investment in Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector.
He stressed the importance of fairness, mutual respect, trust and responsiveness in the relationship between the regulator and industry players.
Regulation should facilitate the growth and development of businesses while safeguarding the public interest, rather than becoming an unnecessary impediment to investment, Tameklo said.
He also emphasised the need for regulatory processes to be efficient and expeditious, saying they should reflect the realities and timelines of businesses operating in a competitive investment environment.
Tameklo said Ghana’s downstream petroleum sector continued to attract investors partly because of a regulatory environment that promotes fairness.
He underscored the importance of building and maintaining trust between regulators and industry players and assured Pumagas and other stakeholders of the NPA’s support in facilitating legitimate investments and resolving regulatory issues in a timely and constructive manner.
He cautioned, however, that actions or behaviour that could undermine Ghana’s reputation as an attractive investment destination would not be entertained.
“Maintaining investor confidence is a shared responsibility involving both regulators and industry participants,” he said.
The meeting highlighted the importance of collaboration between the regulator and private-sector participants in achieving the objectives of the CRM.
The NPA welcomed Pumagas’ continued investment in the LPG sector and its efforts to strengthen its distribution and market-development strategy.
The meeting concluded with both parties reaffirming the importance of continued engagement, collaboration and mutual respect in supporting the growth of Ghana’s LPG industry and the implementation of the CRM.
Gambia Signs $14.2 Million Contracts To Extend Electricity To 241 Communities
Gambia’s National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) has signed contracts worth about $14.2 million to extend electricity access to 241 communities in the Upper River and Central River regions.
The project, fully funded through the national budget, will involve the construction of about 377 km (234 miles) of medium-voltage lines and 248 km of low-voltage networks, as well as the installation of 219 distribution transformers.
The Central River Region component, covering 148 villages, will be implemented by Alpha TND under a contract worth about $8.81 million.
The works will include 223 km of medium-voltage lines, 165 km of low-voltage networks and 140 distribution transformers.
The Upper River Region component, covering 93 villages, will be implemented by Power Factor Limited under a contract worth about $5.35 million.
It will comprise 154 km of medium-voltage lines, 83 km of low-voltage networks and 79 distribution transformers.
Petroleum, Energy and Mines Minister Nani Juwara said at the signing ceremony that the government remained committed to ensuring no community was left behind in its drive towards universal electricity access.
The project is expected to expand electricity access and support education, healthcare, businesses and economic development across the West African country.
Kenyan Residents Sue To Halt Proposed Dangote Oil Refinery In Lamu
More than 130 residents of Chandavai in Kenya’s Lamu County have filed a lawsuit seeking to halt construction of a proposed 700,000-barrel-per-day oil refinery ahead of a groundbreaking ceremony scheduled for Wednesday, Sept. 30, Citizen Digital reported.
The 2 trillion Kenyan shilling refinery is being developed by Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote in partnership with the Kenyan government.
The 133 plaintiffs have sued several government agencies, including the Office of the President, the National Land Commission (NLC), the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia Transport (LAPSSET) Corridor Development Authority and the Lamu County Government, as well as Dangote Industries and two contractors.
The residents accuse the government of unlawfully taking over and destroying land they say their families have occupied and cultivated for generations.
They say the refinery development threatens to displace them without adequate consultation, resettlement or compensation.
According to court documents, the plaintiffs claim long-standing customary and community rights over portions of LR No. 13061 in Chandavai, where they say families have farmed, raised livestock and built homes, mosques and shrines. Some relatives are also buried on the disputed land.
The residents do not hold formal title deeds but argue that their long-standing occupation and use of the land give them compensable interests under Kenyan law.
“Some of the affected property cannot readily be replaced by monetary compensation, particularly ancestral and family homes, graves, trees, long-standing occupation sites and community structures,” the plaintiffs said in court documents.
They allege that government officials and agents associated with LAPSSET entered the disputed land with heavy machinery in August 2024, destroying crops, trees and other property without prior notice or compensation.
Local administrators later told residents that the land had previously been acquired for the LAPSSET project and subsequently allocated to the Ministry of Defence for infrastructure around Manda Bay, according to the lawsuit.
The dispute has intensified following preparations for the Dangote refinery, with residents alleging that soil testing and other preparatory work began in July 2026.
They also claim that police officers, chiefs and other government officials cleared part of the disputed land on Sept. 10 for the planned groundbreaking ceremony.
The plaintiffs are asking the court to halt further construction and excavation, arguing that continued work could cause irreversible damage while the land dispute remains unresolved.
They also allege that authorities failed to follow compulsory acquisition procedures, including issuing notices, identifying people with interests in the land, conducting valuations and paying compensation before taking possession.
The residents have also raised environmental concerns and alleged violations of their constitutional rights to property, fair administrative action and access to information.
Dangote Industries and the Kenyan government have not commented publicly on the lawsuit.
UK Prepares For Possible US Diesel Export Ban As Prices Hit Record High
Britain has begun talks with U.S. authorities over a potential halt to diesel exports and is preparing contingency measures in case a ban is imposed, Chancellor John Healey said, according to the BBC.
Diesel prices in Britain hit a record high on Monday as global fuel markets came under pressure from the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran and Russia’s war in Ukraine.
U.S. President Donald Trump has threatened to restrict diesel exports in an effort to ease domestic fuel prices.
“We’re thinking about it very seriously,” Trump said at the weekend.
Healey told the BBC that diesel prices in Britain were “extreme” and said the government was holding discussions with Washington while preparing for possible supply disruptions.
“We’re also making the provision that we may need to, and we have our own stocks in the UK,” he said.
Speaking on the sidelines of the annual Labour Party Conference in Liverpool, Healey said Britain was working closely with the United States to ease pressure on fuel markets.
“In the end, we’re also working with the Americans where we can try and put in place what will solve this, or at least significantly ease it, which would be a diplomatic settlement [and] an end to the fighting with Iran,” he said.
Britain relies on the United States for about a third of its diesel imports, meaning restrictions on U.S. exports could put further upward pressure on domestic prices.
U.S. sources have suggested Trump is considering an export ban as part of efforts to lower fuel costs for American consumersSouth Africa’s Eskom Board Chair Nyati Gets Three-Year Term Extension ahead of the midterm elections.
The average price of diesel in Britain reached 199.18 pence per litre, according to motoring organisation RAC, surpassing the previous record of 191.5 pence set in June 2022 following Russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine.
Petrol prices have also continued to rise, reaching an average of 174.13 pence per litre.
The conflict involving Iran has disrupted oil production and transportation across the region over the past seven months, pushing up crude oil and refined fuel prices.
The RAC said diesel prices had entered “uncharted territory” and highlighted Britain’s exposure to disruptions in international energy markets.
Healey said he was “very aware” of the pressure higher fuel costs were placing on households and businesses as the government prepared its Budget for Oct. 28.
A freeze on fuel duty, first introduced by the Conservative government in 2022, is due to expire at the end of the year. The duty is scheduled to rise by 3 pence in January and a further 2 pence in March.
“Fundamentally, what we need is a settlement in the Middle East,” Healey said. “We need an easing of the pressure of costs on business, the costs on households and on ordinary families that we see at the pumps in the most extreme level today for diesel.”
Zambia: Maamba Begins Feeding Power Fro m 100 MW Solar Plant Into National Grid
Maamba Solar Energy Limited has begun feeding electricity from its 100 MW solar plant into Zambia’s national grid as the project enters commissioning, the company said.
The plant, located in Maamba in the southern Sinazongwe district, began injecting power on September 24 as part of commissioning.
The milestone does not mark the start of full commercial operations.
The facility uses bifacial solar panels mounted on systems that track the sun during the day to increase electricity generation.
Maamba Solar Energy Limited is owned by Nava Global Pte. Ltd. and ZCCM Investments Holdings Plc. China’s SINOMA Energy Conservation Ltd. is the engineering, procurement and construction contractor.
The project has a long-term power purchase agreement with state utility ZESCO Limited.
The solar plant will complement Maamba Energy Limited’s thermal power portfolio, which comprises 300 MW in operation and another 300 MW under construction.
Once all the projects are complete, the solar and thermal facilities will have a combined installed capacity of 700 MW.
“The commencement of commissioning of the 100 MW MSEL Solar Power Project is an important milestone for MSEL and for Zambia,” Maamba Solar Energy Chief Executive Cyrus Minwalla said.
“The project will add renewable generation capacity to Zambia’s power system and represents an important step towards further diversification of the country’s energy mix and strengthening energy security.”
The project forms part of Zambia’s efforts to expand solar generation capacity.
The solar plant will complement Maamba Energy Limited’s thermal power portfolio, which comprises 300 MW in operation and another 300 MW under construction.
Once all the projects are complete, the solar and thermal facilities will have a combined installed capacity of 700 MW.
“The commencement of commissioning of the 100 MW MSEL Solar Power Project is an important milestone for MSEL and for Zambia,” Maamba Solar Energy Chief Executive Cyrus Minwalla said.
“The project will add renewable generation capacity to Zambia’s power system and represents an important step towards further diversification of the country’s energy mix and strengthening energy security.”
The project forms part of Zambia’s efforts to expand solar generation capacity.
Libya’s Sharara Pipeline Shutdown Causes $75 Million In Losses, NOC Says
The forced shutdown of Valve No. 7 on the main Sharara-Zawiya crude oil pipeline operated by Akakus Oil Operations has led to significant production losses at Libya’s Sharara oilfield and reduced crude supplies to the Zawiya refinery, the National Oil Corporation (NOC) said.
According to the NOC, daily production losses since the shutdown began on Sept. 21 were:
Monday, Sept. 21: 129,085 barrels
Tuesday, Sept. 22: 259,349 barrels
Wednesday, Sept. 23: 235,983 barrels
Thursday, Sept. 24: 237,937 barrels
The NOC said cumulative crude production losses over the four-day period amounted to 720,362 barrels, while its direct financial losses were expected to exceed $75 million as of Sept. 24.
The NOC warned that the losses could increase if the forced shutdown continues.
The shutdown could also adversely affect operations at the Zawiya refinery, potentially forcing refining units to shut down as crude oil stocks in storage tanks are depleted, the NOC said.
Such a disruption could affect the supply of petroleum products and impose additional financial and technical costs on Libya’s economy, it added.
Italy: Eni Caps Diesel And Petrol Prices For 30 Days
Italian energy company Eni will cap the prices of diesel and petrol sold through its Enilive network at €2.19 per litre and €1.99 per litre, respectively, starting Sept. 28, the company said on Friday.
The price cap, which is linked to an excise tax relief measure currently in force, will initially apply for 30 days and could be extended through the end of the year, depending on market and supply conditions, Eni said.
The capped prices are about 17 cents per litre below current average market levels, according to the company.
Eni said tighter supplies of refined products on international markets, driven by geopolitical crises and a reduction in refining capacity in Europe, had pushed fuel prices to levels that were putting pressure on households and businesses in Italy.
The company said nearly 30 refineries had closed across Europe over the past 15 years, contributing to tighter refining capacity.
Eni said the initiative builds on measures introduced in March, under which it had absorbed part of the increase in international fuel prices rather than passing the full increase on to recommended prices at its service stations.
The company also said it would continue operating its biorefineries in Venice and Gela and invest in the redevelopment of its Livorno site and other industrial facilities in Italy.
These projects are aimed at maintaining industrial capacity, including for sustainable fuels, while supporting employment and investment in the country, Eni said.
Ghana: ECG Workers Union Sets Sept. 29 For Nationwide Protest Over PSP
Workers’ unions at Ghana’s state-owned Electricity Company of Ghana (ECG) have set Sept. 29 for a nationwide demonstration against a proposed private sector participation (PSP) arrangement for the utility.
The peaceful demonstration will take place across ECG’s operational regions and will be followed by the presentation of a petition to President John Dramani Mahama, the unions said in a statement on Thursday.
The statement was signed by Christopher Apawu, National Divisional Chairman, and Lucky Larry Agboka, National Divisional Chairman of the Junior Staff Union.
The unions said the petition would be presented to regional ministers in their respective operational regions for onward transmission to the president.
The demonstration is scheduled to run from 0800 GMT to 1600 GMT.
In Accra, workers will assemble at the forecourt of the Trades Union Congress (TUC), while in Kumasi, the designated assembly point will be the ECG regional office at the Airport Roundabout.
Workers in other regions will assemble at their respective ECG regional offices, with demonstration routes to be announced later, the unions said.
Participants will return to their assembly points after the demonstrations for a briefing before dispersing.
The action forms part of a wider protest campaign announced by the unions earlier this month against the proposed PSP arrangement.
The unions said workers would continue wearing red armbands, which began as part of the campaign, until the next phase of the action is announced.
The Public Utility Workers Union (PUWU), which is convening the demonstration, will lead the exercise. The unions said PUWU had notified the Inspector General of Police of its intention to organise the demonstration in accordance with Section 1(2) of Ghana’s Public Order Act, 1994 (Act 491).
Committees will be established at the national and regional levels to coordinate the demonstrations, with further details to be communicated through the committees, the unions said.
South Africa’s Eskom Board Chair Nyati Gets Three-Year Term Extension
South Africa’s state-owned power utility Eskom said on Thursday that its board chairperson, Mteto Nyati, has been given a three-year extension to his mandate, effective Nov. 1.
Electricity and Energy Minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa announced the extension, Eskom said.
The extension will provide continuity in governance and strategic oversight as Eskom works to improve operational and financial sustainability, strengthen its competitiveness and create long-term value.
Under Nyati’s leadership, Eskom’s board has overseen improvements in operational performance, governance and financial results, including reduced reliance on diesel-fired generation and profits in two consecutive financial years.
The board has also overseen progress in Eskom’s restructuring, including the establishment and operationalisation of the National Transmission Company South Africa (NTCSA) and the launch of Eskom Green, the utility’s renewable energy business.
“We are rebuilding an economic asset for South Africa. The extension of Mr Nyati’s term provides continuity and leadership certainty at a time when Eskom is being positioned for long-term sustainability,” Eskom Group Chief Executive Dan Marokane said.
Marokane said Nyati was respected across Eskom, the energy industry and among key stakeholders, including organised labour, investors and the wider business community.
Nyati said he had accepted the reappointment with humility and understood the expectations placed on Eskom by the country.
“Over the past three years, Eskom’s employees have shown what is possible. They have proved that impossible is not a fact; it is an opinion,” Nyati said.
He said Eskom should support industrialisation in South Africa and the Southern African Development Community region.
“Eskom must be more than a supplier of power. It must be a platform for growth,” Nyati said.
Ghana: Tema Oil Refinery, GNPC Take Delivery Of 950,000 Barrels Of Sankofa-Gye Nyame Crude
Ghana’s Tema Oil Refinery (TOR), in partnership with the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), has taken delivery of 950,000 barrels of light sweet crude oil from the Sankofa-Gye Nyame field in the Offshore Cape Three Point (OCTP) block, TOR said on Friday.
The crude was delivered by Sonangol Cazenga, marking the first time a Ghanaian refinery has received a cargo of crude from the Sankofa field for processing, TOR said.
The shipment is part of efforts to strengthen domestic refining capacity and improve Ghana’s energy security, the refinery said.
TOR said the collaboration with GNPC would help strengthen links between Ghana’s upstream and downstream petroleum sectors and retain more value from the country’s crude resources within the domestic economy.
TOR’s Managing Director said the partnership demonstrated the potential for greater cooperation between upstream and downstream operators to improve crude supply, support refinery operations and create more value from Ghana’s petroleum resources.
He said the Sankofa crude cargo provided an opportunity for TOR to strengthen its operations while supporting Ghana’s efforts to build a more resilient and sustainable petroleum industry.
TOR and GNPC are also discussing further areas of cooperation, the refinery said.
The TOR managing director thanked President John Dramani Mahama, Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor and GNPC’s chief executive and management for their support and partnership.
He also thanked TOR’s tolling partners, Fujairah and Triangle Commodities Trading (TCT), for their continued support.
TOR resumed crude oil refining in late December 2025 and has since processed Bonga crude from Nigeria and Jubilee crude from Ghana’s Jubilee field, the refinery said.
The refinery is currently processing about 28,000 barrels of crude per stream.
TOR said the collaboration with GNPC would help strengthen links between Ghana’s upstream and downstream petroleum sectors and retain more value from the country’s crude resources within the domestic economy.
TOR’s Managing Director said the partnership demonstrated the potential for greater cooperation between upstream and downstream operators to improve crude supply, support refinery operations and create more value from Ghana’s petroleum resources.
He said the Sankofa crude cargo provided an opportunity for TOR to strengthen its operations while supporting Ghana’s efforts to build a more resilient and sustainable petroleum industry.
TOR and GNPC are also discussing further areas of cooperation, the refinery said.
The TOR managing director thanked President John Dramani Mahama, Energy Minister John Abdulai Jinapor and GNPC’s chief executive and management for their support and partnership.
He also thanked TOR’s tolling partners, Fujairah and Triangle Commodities Trading (TCT), for their continued support.
TOR resumed crude oil refining in late December 2025 and has since processed Bonga crude from Nigeria and Jubilee crude from Ghana’s Jubilee field, the refinery said.
The refinery is currently processing about 28,000 barrels of crude per stream. Saudi Arabia Sells 100 Million Barrels Of Crude To Asia Via Hormuz
Saudi Arabia has sold almost 100 million barrels of crude to Asian buyers via the Strait of Hormuz since the middle of last week, when it pivoted to the chokepoint it wanted to avoid with the East-West pipeline to the Red Sea.
With the pipeline out of service, the Kingdom has sold 100 million barrels of crude, which is roughly one day of total global oil demand, to Asian buyers for October and November delivery through the Strait of Hormuz, trade sources with knowledge of the deals told Bloomberg on Thursday.
The Saudis are offering to take care of the logistics and ship the cargoes to Asia, according to Bloomberg’s sources who wished to remain anonymous.
Buyers of the Saudi crude include Chinese refiners, both state-owned and teapots, plus refineries in India, South Korea, and Japan.
The sales flurry from Saudi oil giant Aramco would more than double the recent flows of Saudi crude from the Hormuz route to Asia, according to Bloomberg’s estimates.
Since it was forced to shut down the East-West pipeline that bypasses Hormuz, Saudi Arabia has offered buyers of crude from the Ras Tanura port to be loaded via ship-to-ship (STS) transfers at the port of Sohar in Oman just outside the Strait of Hormuz.
The Kingdom has hiked shuttle-shipping to the Strait of Hormuz, and the rise in Saudi crude oil exports through the Strait has capped the upside in oil prices despite the outage of the East-West pipeline.
Saudi Arabia this week restored partial operations on the pipeline, but full resumption of flows of about 4 million barrels per day (bpd) would likely take weeks.
Meanwhile, the soaring Saudi sales of crude via Hormuz will keep some supply going to Asia while Red Sea exports recover.
Higher Hormuz shipments could also ease concerns about tumbling supply and cap oil price spikes
Nigeria: TotalEnergies, AMNI Take FID On Ima Gas Development
French oil and gas company TotalEnergies and its partner AMNI have taken a final investment decision (FID) on the development of the Ima gas field, located across the OML 112 and OML 117 offshore licences in Nigeria, TotalEnergies said on Wednesday.
TotalEnergies, which operates the project, holds a 40% stake, while AMNI holds the remaining 60%.
Located in shallow waters near Bonny Island, the Ima field will be developed with a single platform connected by a 22-km pipeline to Nigeria LNG’s liquefaction plant, in which TotalEnergies holds a 15% stake.
Production is expected to start in 2028, with output reaching a plateau of 350 million cubic feet per day, equivalent to more than 60,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, the company said.
The field is expected to supply about one-third of the gas required for Nigeria LNG’s Train 7 expansion, which will increase the plant’s liquefaction capacity to 30 million metric tons per annum (Mtpa) from 22 Mtpa.
TotalEnergies said the Ima project is designed as a low-cost, low-emissions development, featuring a simplified platform, electricity supplied from shore, no routine flaring and continuous methane detection and monitoring.
The project is being developed with Nigerian company AMNI and will have a strong local content component, with all key contractors expected to be Nigerian companies, TotalEnergies said.
About 60% of the workforce during the development phase is expected to be recruited from host communities, it added.
“We are very pleased to announce the FID for the Ima gas project, marking a new milestone in the deployment of our integrated gas strategy in Nigeria,” Nicolas Terraz, TotalEnergies’ president of exploration and production, said in a statement.
The project follows the Ubeta gas development, which was sanctioned in 2024 and is expected to start production in 2027, Terraz said.
He added that Ima would contribute to Nigeria LNG’s gas supply and create value for the project’s partners and Nigeria.
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) welcomed the investment decision by TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Ltd and AMNI International Petroleum Development Company Ltd.
NUPRC Chief Executive Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan said the project’s progress was supported by measures introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration to encourage investment in the sector.
“As the chief regulator in the industry, we will enable business and unplug obstacles. The president has set the path for us, and we are determined to follow through,” Eyesan said.
She said the NUPRC would continue working with the project partners and other stakeholders to ensure the development is delivered on schedule and in line with regulatory standards.
The field is expected to supply about one-third of the gas required for Nigeria LNG’s Train 7 expansion, which will increase the plant’s liquefaction capacity to 30 million metric tons per annum (Mtpa) from 22 Mtpa.
TotalEnergies said the Ima project is designed as a low-cost, low-emissions development, featuring a simplified platform, electricity supplied from shore, no routine flaring and continuous methane detection and monitoring.
The project is being developed with Nigerian company AMNI and will have a strong local content component, with all key contractors expected to be Nigerian companies, TotalEnergies said.
About 60% of the workforce during the development phase is expected to be recruited from host communities, it added.
“We are very pleased to announce the FID for the Ima gas project, marking a new milestone in the deployment of our integrated gas strategy in Nigeria,” Nicolas Terraz, TotalEnergies’ president of exploration and production, said in a statement.
The project follows the Ubeta gas development, which was sanctioned in 2024 and is expected to start production in 2027, Terraz said.
He added that Ima would contribute to Nigeria LNG’s gas supply and create value for the project’s partners and Nigeria.
The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) welcomed the investment decision by TotalEnergies EP Nigeria Ltd and AMNI International Petroleum Development Company Ltd.
NUPRC Chief Executive Oritsemeyiwa Eyesan said the project’s progress was supported by measures introduced by President Bola Tinubu’s administration to encourage investment in the sector.
“As the chief regulator in the industry, we will enable business and unplug obstacles. The president has set the path for us, and we are determined to follow through,” Eyesan said.
She said the NUPRC would continue working with the project partners and other stakeholders to ensure the development is delivered on schedule and in line with regulatory standards.