AGP Executive Report
Last update: 28 minutes agoEnergy & Industry Diplomacy: APPO’s NOC-CEO Forum is set for Oct 12 in Cape Town alongside African Energy Week, pushing an integrated African oil and gas agenda focused on refining expansion, regional gas markets, financing, and harmonized petroleum rules. Oil & Gas Licensing: São Tomé and Príncipe reportedly rejected all bids in its latest offshore licensing round, with Petrobras and Oranto the only bidders, after the regulator said competition and diversity were insufficient—another setback for deepwater exploration. Aviation & Connectivity: Port Harcourt International Airport in Nigeria received full certification and an operational license, meeting ICAO safety standards and paving the way for more international routes, including to Malabo (Equatorial Guinea). Agrifood Policy: Nigeria moved to end fragmented agricultural spending by aligning budgets across ministries and states with its agrifood strategy, aiming to cut duplication and improve measurable outcomes. LNG Market Signals: Africa’s LNG export race widens as the $4.6bn Greater Tortue Ahmeyim project adds two new LNG exporters (Canada and Mauritania/Senegal) to the continent’s growing supply map, while Nigeria remains the heavyweight. Equatorial Guinea Angle: Equatorial Guinea is listed among countries eligible for Namibia’s visa-on-arrival scheme, and its LNG output is noted as slightly down in OPEC’s June production update.
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