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Oil & Gas

TANZANIA DEEPENS STATE CONTROL OF GAS AS TPDC PREPARES TO TAKE OVER SONGO SONGO.

Tanzania is increasing its direct involvement in the natural gas industry by expanding TPDC's exploration rights and preparing it to operate the Songo Songo gas field. The move aims to strengthen national control over energy resources while maintaining production and attracting investment for future gas development.

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Power Grid

ETHIOPIA: IMPACT INVESTOR ACQUIRES MAJORITY STAKE IN MAJOR GEOTHERMAL POWER PROJECT.

An impact investment company has acquired a majority stake in Ethiopia’s Corbetti geothermal project, marking a significant development in the country’s renewable energy sector.

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Energy Policy & Regulation

TANZANIA’S OIL AND GAS POTENTIAL ATTRACTS INTEREST AS EXPLORATION EXPANDS.

Tanzania has substantial natural gas resources, with more than 57.5 Tcf of estimated hydrocarbon potential, and is pursuing further exploration to attract investment, expand domestic industrial use and develop LNG exports. Prospective oil exploration areas, a planned licensing round for blocks in Lake Tanganyika, and proposed petroleum infrastructure could strengthen Tanzania's role in East Africa's energy sector if commercially viable resources are confirmed.

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Oil & Gas

OIL SUPPLY IMPROVES AS MIDDLE EAST CRUDE EXPORTS RECOVER, BUT HIGH FUEL COSTS MAY PERSIST.

Middle East crude oil supplies have recovered to over 90% of pre-conflict levels, but high shipping costs and ongoing security threats continue to pressure energy markets.

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Oil & Gas

TANZANIA TO ANNOUNCE NEW NATURAL GAS FINDS SOON

Tanzania is set to announce the quantity of newly discovered natural gas in the Mnazi Bay block in Mtwara Region next week, following the successful completion of drilling three wells by the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) and its partner, M&P.

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Oil & Gas

OIL AND GAS DEVELOPMENT HEIGHTENS RISK OF VALLEY FEVER.

A new study found that people living within 3 miles of newly constructed oil and gas wells in California face a 12.5% higher risk of contracting valley fever, a fungal infection spread through airborne soil spores.

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