Energy and Critical Minerals
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Five Countries Advance SoutH2 Hydrogen Corridor Plans
Ministers from Algeria, Tunisia, Italy, Austria and Germany signed the Algiers declaration on October 1, 2026. The corridor remains at the planning and feasibility stage, with no commercial deliveries underway.
Nafoora Review Centers on Falling Reservoir Pressure
AGOCO, Libya's National Oil Corporation and Austria's OMV met in Benghazi on October 1 to discuss falling pressure at the Nafoora field. They have not publicly announced an engineering solution, development timetable or output target.
Tunis Talks Connect Italian and Tunisian AI Startups with Energy Efficiency
At the third Innovation Talks in Tunis, Italian and Tunisian startup founders discussed how AI and other technologies could improve industrial monitoring and energy efficiency. The event took place as energy and innovation ties between the two countries continue to grow.
Egypt's Gas Network Faces an Emissions Test
Two new compressor units at Dahshour are expected to add 18 million cubic meters of gas capacity per day. Waste-heat recovery could generate around 24 megawatts of electricity as Egypt works to raise production and cut emissions from existing infrastructure.
Egypt Turns to Mature Fields to Rebuild Energy Supply
In June 2026, Egypt's gas consumption exceeded production by 77.67%, while oil consumption was about 24.88% higher than output. Brownfield upgrades and near-field tiebacks could ease the shortfall, but the results depend on execution and a gradual upstream recovery.
Aya puts Boumadine NPV at C$3.5 billion as Zgounder generates cash
Aya Gold & Silver says an updated preliminary economic assessment puts Boumadine's after-tax NPV at C$3.5 billion, while Zgounder is generating cash flow. The figures are projections and company-reported operating claims, not a completed feasibility study or independent verification of project delivery.
OPEC Chief Backs Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline as Niger Sets Survey Start
OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al-Ghais has backed the proposed pipeline from Nigerian gas fields through Niger to Algeria, with a possible link to Europe. Niger expects route surveys to begin in early October 2026, but the project still has no full delivery timetable.
Libya reopens oil pipeline after $95 million disruption
Libya's National Oil Corporation says pumping from the Sharara field resumed after a five-day shutdown. The disruption cut production by 942,376 barrels and caused about $95 million in reported losses.
Algeria Takes Seven Exploration Blocks to AEW 2026
ALNAFT will present seven onshore exploration blocks to investors at African Energy Week 2026 in Cape Town. Fifty-three companies had registered by September, but interest across the portfolio does not confirm that any will bid.
Algeria starts Annaba port expansion to boost phosphate exports
Algeria has started building the Annaba port mining terminal, the last piece in its national phosphate project. The move aims to speed up phosphate exports and connect mining, processing, and shipping across the country.
Armed group shuts Libya's main oil pipeline, threatening exports
Libya's biggest oil field has slashed production after armed men closed a key pipeline valve. The move threatens crude exports and state income as oil prices surge. The National Oil Corporation warns it may declare force majeure if the shutdown drags on.
Libya and Egypt sign deal to speed up power grid upgrades
Libya's Development and Reconstruction Fund and Egypt's Ministry of Electricity and Renewable Energy have agreed to work together on urgent grid upgrades and new renewable energy projects. The goal is to fix Libya's ongoing power outages and keep up with growing cities.
Repsol stock rises as Libya oil cut tests investor nerves
Repsol shares jumped 2.45 percent to EUR 30.54, even after a sharp production cut at Libya's El Sharara field. Investors are weighing strong first-half profits against fresh supply risks in North Africa.
Cyprus, Greece, and Egypt tighten security around Eastern Mediterranean energy sites
Cyprus, Greece, and Egypt have signed a new defence deal in Cairo to step up protection of gas fields and offshore energy sites in the Eastern Mediterranean. The agreement sets out joint military action and tighter security for key supply routes as regional threats grow.
Libya faces refinery shutdown as Zawiya blockade escalates
Libya's National Oil Corporation has lost access to the Zawiya refinery after security forces blocked entry and shut a key pipeline valve. The move threatens a full shutdown and possible force majeure, with direct fallout for the country's oil sector.
Azerbaijan crude oil shipments to Tunisia surge past four hundred thousand tons
Azerbaijan's crude oil exports to Tunisia jumped to 429,376.15 tons from January to August 2026, with shipment values up 2.6 times year-on-year. This trade now makes up nearly 3 percent of Azerbaijan's total oil exports.
Sabotage at Sharara pipeline cuts Libyan oil output by two thirds
Libya's Sharara oil field has lost about 200,000 barrels a day after an armed group closed a vital pipeline valve. The National Oil Corporation is now warning it may declare force majeure if the blockade drags on, putting state revenues at risk.
African Development Bank backs green hydrogen push in North Africa
Four major green hydrogen projects in Egypt, Morocco, Namibia, and South Africa will get $20 million in grants from the African Development Bank. The goal: unlock $23 billion in investment and speed up the region's renewable energy plans.
US pushes $5 billion fund to rebuild Middle East energy sites
The US wants to set up a $5 billion fund to help fix Middle East energy infrastructure after the US-Israeli war on Iran. Saudi Arabia and the UAE have been approached, but the region faces tens of billions in damage.
Nigeria pushes Libya gas pipeline plan at Bangkok summit
Nigeria is stepping up its push to attract investment for its huge gas reserves, using the Gastech 2026 summit in Bangkok to advance talks on a Nigeria-Libya pipeline and set up a joint technical team to test if the project can move forward.
Erdogan draws red line on Libya deals that threaten Turkish interests
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan has warned that Türkiye will reject any Libya settlement that undermines its interests. Ankara is stepping up energy and defence cooperation with Tripoli and wants a central role in Libya's future.
Libya launches EU-backed push for cleaner energy and green industry
Libya's Ministry of Industry and Minerals has started a new phase of work with the EU and Expertise France. The goal: overhaul energy efficiency and speed up the country's move to green industry through new rules, training, and pilot projects.
Armed group shuts Sharara oil pipeline to Zawiya port in Libya
Production at Libya's Sharara oilfield collapsed after an armed group closed a key pipeline valve to al-Zawiya port. The National Oil Corporation confirmed the stoppage, which comes after a series of attacks on Libya's energy sites.
Chevron returns to Libya as oil sector seeks production revival
Chevron's re-entry into Libya signals a renewed push to revive the country's oil sector, but the scale of future production gains will depend on whether political and security risks can be contained long enough to attract sustained international investment.
Morocco's electric vehicle growth outpaces its charging network
Morocco's electric vehicle market is growing fast, but drivers still struggle to find reliable charging. Startup Watt.ma is betting on smarter software to help close the gap as the government pushes for millions of EVs by 2035.
Libya secures record oil premium in million-barrel sale to India
Libya has struck a deal to supply one million barrels of Sirte/Missla crude to Indian Oil Corporation at a premium of USD 23 per barrel over Brent-the highest since the Iran war-highlighting changing patterns in global oil sourcing.
New report exposes environmental footprint of resource extraction in Western Sahara
A new report from the Sahrawi Observatory for Natural Resources and Environmental Protection challenges the narrow focus on economic value by mapping the full environmental footprint of resource exploitation in Western Sahara, raising questions about data transparency and long-term ecological risk.
Algeria launches 950 km mining railway to unlock Gara Djebilet iron ore
Algeria has commissioned a 950-kilometre railway linking the Gara Djebilet iron ore mine to the national network, enabling the first direct shipments to Oran's Tosyali Algérie plant and marking a major shift in the country's mining logistics.
OMV confirms major oil find in Libya's Sirte Basin
OMV has declared its Essar well in Libya's Sirte Basin commercially viable, unlocking up to 45 million barrels of recoverable oil and accelerating the country's push to revitalise its energy sector after years of stagnation.
Libya secures record oil premium in one million barrel deal with India
Libya has sold one million barrels of Sirte/Missla blend crude to Indian Oil Corp at a premium of US$ 23 per barrel above Brent, marking the highest premium since the Iran war and highlighting surging demand for Libyan heavy crude in global markets.
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