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Oil And Gas

Oil and gas is a major global industry encompassing the exploration, extraction, refining, transportation and marketing of crude oil and natural gas, two of the world's most important energy sources and industrial feedstocks. The sector is typically divided into upstream activities (exploration and production), midstream operations (transportation, storage and wholesale marketing) and downstream processes (refining, distribution and retail). Africa is home to significant hydrocarbon reserves, with major producing countries including Nigeria, Angola, Algeria, Libya, Egypt and emerging players such as Mozambique, Tanzania and Namibia. Oil and gas revenues are critical to the fiscal health of many African economies, funding government budgets, infrastructure development and social programmes, though dependence on hydrocarbon exports also exposes countries to commodity-price volatility and the resource curse. The industry attracts substantial foreign direct investment from international oil companies and national oil corporations, and is subject to complex regulatory frameworks, production-sharing agreements and transparency initiatives such as the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative. Environmental and climate considerations are reshaping the sector, with growing pressure to reduce carbon emissions, manage methane leakage and transition towards cleaner energy sources. Governance challenges, including corruption, contract opacity and community displacement, remain significant concerns in many African oil and gas jurisdictions. The sector's capital intensity, technical complexity and geopolitical significance ensure it remains a focal point of business coverage, policy debate and investment analysis across the continent.

Oil And Gas News


Legal gavel
US senators hit deal on energy project permitting bill, vote after midterm elections
1st October 2026 By: Reuters

US senators from both parties said on Wednesday they have reached a deal to reform laws on the permitting of large energy and infrastructure projects, though a vote will not occur before the... 


Image of an Atlas Copco X Air 1200-30 DrillAir portable air compressors on site
New portable air compressors aimed at simplifying drilling and reducing costs
25th September 2026

Developed for drilling applications in construction, mining and oil and gas, four new portable air compressors models are said to combine high air output with a compact footprint to help customers... 


Norwegian oil and gas infrastructure
EU to keep opposing new Arctic oil drilling, despite pressure from Norway
22nd September 2026 By: Reuters

The European Union will maintain its opposition to new oil and gas drilling in the Arctic, a European Commission spokesperson said on Monday, despite Norwegian pressure to drop the EU ban. The EU... 


VEGA brings measurement expertise beyond mining to Electra Mining Africa 2026
VEGA brings measurement expertise beyond mining to Electra Mining Africa 2026
16th September 2026

(Virtual Showroom) VEGA exhibited at Electra Mining Africa, held at the Johannesburg Expo Centre in Nasrec. Alongside its long-standing presence in mining, VEGA is used the event to show visitors... 


Solexy CEO Giovanni Soldo spoke to Engineering News & Mining Weekly during the Electra Mining Africa event, held in Johannesburg from 7 to 11 September 2026.
Solexy pioneering wireless communication solutions for hazardous locations
10th September 2026

Solexy is a pioneer in wireless communication solutions for hazardous locations. The company’s experience in this field dates back to 2004, when it developed the first intrinsically safe barriers... 


NEXT COOLING MD Roger Rusch spoke to Engineering News & Mining Weekly during the Electra Mining Africa event, held in Johannesburg from 7 to 11 September 2026.
Engineered cooling solutions for global markets
9th September 2026

NEXT COOLING is a global leader in cutting edge cooling technologies, with offices in Switzerland, South Africa, India, Australia and Italy, delivering cooling towers, air cooled condensers, and... 


Oil well in Alberta
Alberta landowners take regulator to court over oil well cleanup
9th September 2026 By: Reuters

A group of Alberta landowners are going to court to argue that the province's energy regulator has chronically and knowingly underfunded a program meant to protect the public from the cost of... 


Invincible Valves MD and CEO Pam du Plessis spoke to Engineering News & Mining Weekly during the Electra Mining Africa event, held in Johannesburg from September 7 to 11, 2026.
Invicible Valves targets reliability, performance in demanding applications
8th September 2026

Invincible Valves is positioning its valve and flow-control solutions as a reliability-focused offering for industries where equipment failure and unplanned downtime can have significant... 


TRACEABILITY
Standardisation of appropriate components, good material traceability, reliable supply and access to replacement items can significantly reduce maintenance risks
Accurate engineered piping selection improves reliability
4th September 2026 By: Keabetswe Shilakwe

Oil refineries and fuel storage facilities require piping systems capable of withstanding pressure and temperature swings, corrosive media and continuous operation, making component reliability and... 


Oil and gas infrastructure in India
India's ONGC to invest 1trn rupees for deepwater exploration, says chairman
1st September 2026 By: Reuters

India's Oil and Natural Gas Corporation aims to invest one-trillion rupees ($10.51-billion) over five years for exploring its local deepwater and ultradeep water fields, chairperson AK Singh said... 


An image of an offshore gas rig
Greater PAJ project, Angola
28th August 2026 By: Sheila Barradas

The Greater PAJ project is Angola’s first integrated cross-block development. It is an offshore oil development integrating hydrocarbon resources across two adjacent concessions and brings... 


Allied Pipe & Fittings South Africa
Building South Africa’s gas infrastructure with global expertise
28th August 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

South Africa is entering a pivotal phase in its energy transition. As natural gas becomes a larger part of the country’s long-term energy mix, investment in liquefied natural gas (LNG) import... 


FLEXIBILITY
The flexibility and reliability of Roxtec solutions make them useful for efficient gas, dust and water protection
Innovative sealing solutions aid safety, adaptability
25th August 2026 By: Nadine James

Modular sealing solutions provider Roxtec Africa says its sealing solutions offer certified protection against multiple hazards such as fire, gas and water. The seals are available in different... 


Norway Energy Minister Terje Aasland
Norway will drill in Arctic regardless of EU's position, says energy minister
24th August 2026 By: Reuters

Norway will continue developing its oil and gas resources in the Barents Sea regardless of the European Union's support for a moratorium on Arctic hydrocarbon supplies, and no longer sees itself as... 


Head and shoulders shot of Muki
Talent pipeline starts long before recruitment
21st August 2026 By: Devina Haripersad

Developing female talent throughout the employee life-cycle, beginning with postgraduate education and extending through leadership development, mentoring and succession planning, remains a... 


Mozambique flag
ExxonMobil awards $1.1bn in contracts for Mozambique's Rovuma LNG project
18th August 2026 By: Reuters

ExxonMobil said on Monday it has awarded about $1.1-billion worth of pre-investment contracts for certain upstream equipment for the Rovuma LNG Phase 1 project in Cabo Delgado. The US oil major... 


Aqua Horizon Technologies (AHT)
Aqua Horizon Technologies transforms water treatment
14th August 2026

As industries face increasing regulatory pressure and growing concerns over water scarcity, the demand for efficient, data-driven water treatment solutions is accelerating. South Africa-based Aqua... 


Sherritt's nickel and cobalt refinery in Alberta
Sherritt posts first losses from Cuba disruptions
13th August 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

Embattled nickel and cobalt refiner Sherritt International Corporation has started feeling the effects of US sanctions imposed on Cuba earlier this year and the company subsequently stopping mining... 


Matahio NZ Onshore operation in New Zealand
New Zealand grants new energy mining permit in the Taranaki Basin
13th August 2026 By: Reuters

New Zealand's centre-right coalition government on Thursday granted a new energy mining permit in the onshore Taranaki region, an oil-and-gas-rich area on the country's North Island, saying it... 


Delivering Africa’s energy future requires more than ambition
Delivering Africa’s energy future requires more than ambition
11th August 2026

Africa’s energy conversation has matured. The debate is no longer only about generation capacity shortfalls or policy intent. Increasingly, the defining question has moved on as to whether the... 


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