The issue leads with an analysis of the potential impact of Russia's war in Ukraine on African energy markets and Europe's urgent need to diversify energy supplies away from Russian gas.
African Energy also looks at DR Congo where the government has signed an MoU with Israeli billionaire Dan Gertler's Ventora Development for the return of mining and oil assets but there are potential further complications from continued US sanctions against Gertler.
Power coverage leads with Côte d’Ivoire, where a four-year emergency contract awarded to Turkey’s Karpowership highlights some of the challenges that face the Ivorian electricity industry.
Oil and gas coverage leads with Namibia, focusing on the recent Venus and Graff discoveries that have transformational potential for the offshore Orange Basin play.
Downstream coverage includes a look at Libya where an arbitration ruling means NOC can press ahead with buying out UAE-based Trasta Energy’s 50% stake in the Libyan Emirati Oil Refining Company and regaining full control of the Ras Lanuf oil refinery.
The issue also includes a feature examining DR Congo's potential to help meet rising global demand for rare earth minerals.
The African Energy View analyses the hard truths for state enterprises that were set out by South Africa's recent budget.
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