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Informed articles from the go-to people in the oil and gas industry

Energy Transition in Africa to 2100

On The Spot

Africa is a big continent, and many countries are at different stages of development from economic and energy access perspectives. The key drivers in the region include commitments to the Paris climate agreement and the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG), one of which is access to clean and affordable energy. Read more here.

Oil and Gas Licensing Rounds Across Africa, 2020-2021

Article

An African energy renaissance may be on the horizon, promising a reversal of fortunes for energy security across the continent. The oil and gas sector had shown exceptional promise prior to the Covid demand drop and subsequent project delays, nowhere else had a comparable rate of new oil and gas field discoveries. The result is a continental energy market that has embraced the potential for rapid development off the back of a natural resource boon.

Africa: The Role of Gas-To-Power on the Continent

Article

Gas-to-Power is the popular choice among African states looking to diversify their energy mix away from coal, with gas power generation accounting for two-thirds of new capacity. Natural gas and LNG have been enjoying a renaissance in their broad utility throughout the energy transition, spurned onwards in popularity with the successive gas discoveries all along the African coast.

The Need for Public and Private Sector Collaboration to save Mexico’s Energy Sector

Article, Expert Insight

Due to the politicised nature of the Energy sector in Mexico, strong policies and foundations for successful monetization has fallen by the way side. A degree of politicisation is expected in national oil companies, and when looking around the globe this is often the case. However, in the instance of Mexico, politicisation is the defining feature.

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Podcast: Chris Leary, Investment Partner, Orion Energy Partners

Podcast

Chris Leary, Investment Partner at Orion Energy Partners joins the Investor Series Podcast to explain more about what they consider to be environmentally innovative and walks us through some examples of environmentally innovative investments that Orion have made over the past year. Listen here.

Senegal’s Gas Supply, Slowed But Still Strong

Article

Senegal has begun its economic recovery following the initial Covid-19 pandemic, notably pausing production of the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) and Sangomar gas fields. The Energy Council examines where these projects are now, one year on.