Issue 453 PDF: Majors reshape their African outlook to meet emissions targets and investor sentiment


African Energy Issue 453
Issue 453 - 27 Jan 2022

The issue leads with an analysis of how major IOCs are reinventing their businesses to meet ambitious emissions reduction targets and accommodate shifting investor expectations.

John Hamilton examines the latest situation in Libya where power-brokers are jockeying for position, as political and oil policy consensus collapses.

Power sector coverage includes a focus on Kenya, where KenGen has been asked to cut geothermal tariffs as a campaign to lower consumer prices continues, and a look at the refinancing and expansion plans for Egypt’s Benban solar park.

Upstream coverage leads with South Africa, where Shell is expected to appeal a South African court ruling blocking its seismic campaign, and includes a focus on Egypt which has awarded just eight of the 24 blocks offered in its 2021 bid round.

Downstream coverage leads with an examination of Morocco's LNG import plans.

The issue also examines the latest in the OPL 245 saga, with the Nigerian government’s $1.7bn claim against JP Morgan Chase set for a London trial.

The African Energy View focuses on Ethiopia, where power players report progress despite fallout from the conflict.

 

 

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