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A Solar Turning Point for Africa: New Funding, New Momentum, and a New Vision for Clean Energy
Africa’s solar revolution just received a major boost. This week, the World Bank and the Rockefeller Foundation announced tens of millions of dollars in new funding aimed at accelerating solar power deployment across the continent. Their investment will flow through non‑profit organizations working to expand solar‑powered technologies—particularly those that strengthen agriculture, one of Africa’s most […]
Venezuela’s Oil Industry Faces a Crossroads as Washington Courts Investors
Venezuela is once again at the center of global energy debate. After U.S. forces captured Nicolás Maduro in a dramatic night raid earlier this month, President Donald Trump began urging American oil companies to return to Venezuela and help revive its deteriorated petroleum sector. Despite Venezuela’s status as the holder of the world’s largest proven […]
Egypt’s Energy Sector Enters 2026 With Rare Good News — But Fragility Remains
After years of turbulence, Egypt’s oil and gas sector has stepped into 2026 with something it hasn’t seen in a long time: a genuine piece of positive economic news. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly announced that Cairo has finally made a significant dent in the massive debts owed to international oil companies (IOCs)—a burden that has […]
The Next Solar Breakthrough: Night‑Time Panels That Generate Power After Dark
Solar energy has been one of the world’s fastest‑growing power sources for decades. As costs continue to fall and global demand accelerates, 2025 marked another milestone: the world added one‑third more solar capacity than in 2024. Renewables are now so affordable and scalable that they’re reshaping energy systems everywhere. But this rapid expansion comes with […]
Greenland’s Resource Puzzle: Why the Arctic Giant Isn’t the Prize Washington Imagines
Greenland is back in the geopolitical spotlight. A year after U.S. President Donald Trump floated the idea of buying the island from Denmark, renewed American interest has revived a familiar question: Is Greenland really worth the fuss? On paper, the Arctic territory looks like a treasure chest. It’s enormous—about one‑fourth the size of the continental […]
Saudi Arabia Signals Further Oil Price Cuts for Asia as Market Stays Well Supplied
Saudi Arabia appears ready to trim the price of its crude oil exports to Asia once again in February, marking what refiners expect will be the third straight month of reductions. The move comes as global supply remains abundant and Middle Eastern spot benchmarks continue to soften — a combination that is reshaping pricing dynamics […]
West Africa’s Atlantic Margin Reawakens: A New Era of Frontier Exploration
West Africa’s Atlantic margin is entering one of its most dynamic phases in years. A blend of promising Cretaceous geology, shifting corporate strategies, and a growing recognition that the world still needs new oil supply is drawing fresh exploration interest back to the region. Nowhere is this more evident than in the MSGBC basin, where […]
South Sudan Steps In to Protect Heglig Oil Field Amid Sudan’s Escalating Conflict
As Sudan’s civil war intensifies, South Sudan has taken an unprecedented step to safeguard its lifeline: the Heglig oil field. In a rare arrangement, South Sudanese troops have entered the facility under what officials describe as a tripartite agreement with Sudan’s two warring factions—the Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and the Rapid Support Forces (RSF). 🛡️ […]
UAE Expands LNG Exports Amid Surging Global Demand
The global energy landscape is shifting rapidly, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) is at the center of this transformation. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is stepping up its role as a key LNG supplier, aiming to meet skyrocketing demand that experts warn will soon outpace investment in new supply. 🚀 UAE’s Growing LNG Ambitions Speaking […]
Nigeria’s Energy Crossroads: From Oil Struggles to Renewable Ambitions
For decades, Nigeria’s oil industry has been plagued by mismanagement, underinvestment, weak agreements with international oil companies, and rampant theft. Despite vast reserves of crude, the sector has failed to deliver sustainable prosperity. Now, the country is turning its gaze toward renewable energy as a pathway to diversify its energy mix, strengthen security, and drive […]