Is there oil in Kenya?

Kenya hopes a commercial discovery will be made in the near future as the country has geological features similar to those of areas where crude oil was found in Uganda and natural gas is being exploited in Tanzania.

Published by Imara Africa Securities team on January 30th, 2012 at 04:01 pm

Ghana oil production yet to peak

More than a year after Ghana pumped its first commercial crude oil, production is yet to reach its capacity of 120,000 barrels per day (bpd).

Published by Femi Adewunmi on January 20th, 2012 at 06:01 am

African governments seeking greater benefits from mineral wealth

African governments are increasingly seeking a bigger chunk of their mineral resources wealth.

Published by Imara Africa Securities team on October 17th, 2011 at 12:10 pm

Nigeria: Why major oil companies are not interested to build refineries

This Day newspaper reports that none of the international oil companies operating in Nigeria have shown an interest to build a refinery in the country.

Published by Staff Writer on September 6th, 2011 at 04:09 pm

More oil fields to be developed in Ghana

UK-based Tullow Oil has announced that it will develop more oil fields off the Ghanaian coast.

Published by Staff Writer on August 24th, 2011 at 03:08 pm

Total to search for oil in Tanzania

Tanzania has awarded oil and gas exploration rights for the northern side of Lake Tanganyika to a subsidiary of French energy company Total SA, its state-run petroleum agency said on Tuesday.

Published by Staff Writer on August 16th, 2011 at 03:08 pm

Oil could transform Namibia into an economy like Norway

Potential crude oil resources off the coast of Namibia could have a considerable impact on the country that has a population of just over 2 million.

Published by Jaco Maritz on August 4th, 2011 at 12:08 pm

Oil country Namibia?

Namibia could become a major oil producer by as early as 2015.

Published by Staff Writer on July 9th, 2011 at 01:07 pm

Canadian firm to start drilling for oil in Somalia

Canada’s Africa Oil is planning to start exploring for oil in Somalia’s semi-autonomous Puntland region.

Published by Staff Writer on May 16th, 2011 at 11:05 pm

Tullow and Ugandan government find resolution to disputes

After many months of discussions around tax disputes Tullow Oil, has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Government of Uganda.

Published by Staff Writer on March 20th, 2011 at 12:03 pm

Tullow Oil expects crude oil production to commence in 2012.

Ugandans have mixed feelings about how oil will affect their lives

Ahead of the proposed start of oil production next year, Ugandans have mixed feelings about how crude will impact their lives.

Published by Jaco Maritz on March 3rd, 2011 at 07:03 am

Africa, China to reshape global oil markets

Africa is poised to become a major player in the global oil markets due to the discovery of new reserves and as it ramps up production to meet growing global demand, especially from China.

Published by Claude Harding on February 25th, 2011 at 11:02 am

Uganda expects increased foreign investment fuelled by oil

Uganda is pinning a lot of hope on the domino effect to other parts of the economy that the discovery of oil could have.

Published by Imara Africa Securities team on February 11th, 2011 at 05:02 pm

Oil in northern Nigeria?

Daily Trust newspaper reports Nigeria’s Federal Government is set to approve the execution of a comprehensive hydrocarbon mapping of the country to activate the efficient search for oil and gas across the inland sedimentary basins.

Published by Staff Writer on January 27th, 2011 at 11:01 am

Uganda needs to work with other East African states for development of oil industry

Cooperation between Uganda and other East African states is critical for the successful development of the country’s oil and gas industry, Brian Glover, the country manager of Tullow Uganda said yesterday.

Published by Staff Writer on January 12th, 2011 at 12:01 pm

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