Chris Wright, the US energy secretary, last week explained President Donald Trump’s economic priorities. “He got elected to lower prices for American consumers,” Wright told Bloomberg TV. “You think he’s going to change his mind and say ‘No, I’m in favor of higher prices on American consumers’? That’s not where this administration is going.” Wright’s […]

Since entering the Blocks, Afentra has supported the operator in increasing production by 30% to an average of over 21,000 barrels per day (bpd) through 2024 in Angolan Blocks 3/05 and 3/05A. This achievement aligns with the company’s strategy to revitalize mature oil fields and boost in target markets that provide the right dynamics. Energy […]

The Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) officially launched the latest edition of its annual flagship publication, the Global Gas Outlook (GGO), on March 10, 2025, at the GECF Secretariat via video conference. The 9th edition of GGO 2050 presents projections and in-depth analyses of the global energy system, with a particular focus on natural gas, […]

UK government has (Wednesday 5 March) launched a consultation that will put the North Sea – its communities, workers, businesses and supply chains – at the heart of Britain’s clean energy future to drive economic growth and deliver the Plan for Change.    This will support private investment into the technologies that will deliver the next […]

The African Energy Chamber (AEC)  representing the voice of the African energy sector – has enlisted international consulting firm Stryk Global Diplomacy (SGD) to support oil and gas engagement between the U.S. and Africa. This collaboration will not only ensure that Africa’s energy interests are effectively represented in U.S. legislative and policy discussions, but also […]

With the inauguration of U.S. President Donald Trump on January 20, the future of American involvement in Africa’s energy sector is set for a significant shift. President Trump’s approach to energy has consistently focused on strengthening American interests, particularly by prioritizing domestic energy production. However, as he aims to reinforce America’s global position, especially in […]

As the voice of the African energy sector, the African Energy Chamber (AEC) is honored and proud that two AEC Board Members have been featured on NewAfrican Magazine’s list of 100 Most Influential Africans 2024 . As a credit to their distinguished careers, Rene Awambeng and Nicolas Pompigne-Mognard have proven themselves trailblazers in the African […]

LONDON, April 11 (Reuters) – OPEC predicted robust fuel use in the summer months on Thursday and stuck to its forecast for relatively strong growth in global oil demand in 2024, highlighting an unusually large gap between predictions of oil demand strength. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, in a monthly report, said world […]

LONDON, April 11 (Reuters) – OPEC predicted robust fuel use in the summer months on Thursday and stuck to its forecast for relatively strong growth in global oil demand in 2024, highlighting an unusually large gap between predictions of oil demand strength. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries, in a monthly report, said world […]

Greater recognition of technical challenges and a new, more collaborative approach to addressing them, is key to securing economic, environmental and security benefits linked to the growth in offshore wind, and keeping the UK at the vanguard of technology development, says Tony Quinn, Director of Technology Development at the Offshore Renewable Energy Catapult. A number of […]