Weekly summary report : Energy

The roundup of this week's daily articles.

Published this week in  Energy     Niger CNPC tries to retain monopoly despite pressure from junta The Chinese oil major can feel the pressure mounting as full repayment of its first pre-financing agreement with Abdourahamane Tchiani's regime approaches, potentially opening the door to other traders.   Subscribers only | 27.01.2026       Namibia TotalEnergies opens search for technical local partners   The French major published a call for expressions of interest to find a partner capable of providing it with platform supply vessels in Namibia. This is an encouraging sign for local subcontractors as they wait for the launch of the Venus project.   Subscribers only | 30.01.2026       Mozambique TotalEnergies set to change leadership in Maputo   The French major is preparing to overhaul its management team in the country in an effort to improve its chances of persuading the authorities to accept its terms for restarting the Mozambique LNG project.   Subscribers only | 28.01.2026       Nigeria Irish junior San Leon Energy attempts to recover OML 18   After months of negotiations with the junior Midwestern over ownership of the block south of Port Harcourt, the company led by Oisin Fanning has filed an appeal with the Nigerian courts. It hopes to recover part of the coveted oil field.   Subscribers only | 27.01.2026       South Africa PetroSA keeps BGN and two other suppliers waiting for payment   The state-owned oil company purchased seven cargoes of diesel from BGN, Addax Energy and National Pride Energies in 2025, but is struggling to meet its financial obligations.   Subscribers only | 26.01.2026       The New Guard Morocco Youssef Farouqi, the kingdom's gas powerhouse   DRC Charles Tabu, from music impresario to palace favourite   Kenya Ababu Namwamba, William Ruto's official voice in Kampala   Subscribers only |     In brief Madagascar Construction firms from France hunt down opportunities in Antananarivo   Subscribers only |     Morocco Aziz Akhannouch's group faces new competition in service station sector   Subscribers only |

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