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South African Energy Workers Call for Strike over Wages
The Chemical, Energy, Paper, Printing, Wood and Allied Workers Union (CEPPWAWU) said that South African energy workers plan to strike over wages at the end of July. The strike would affect the crude oil refineries and fuel depots.
Japan to Lend Iraq $2.1b to Develop Basra Oil Refinery
A top Iraqi official announced that Japan will lend an amount of $2.1b to Iraq, to be allocated for developing Basra refinery.
Zimbabwe: Hwange Partner Invests $7m in Coal Waste Power Plant
Coal Mining giant Co-Ash Resources (CAR) pledged an amount of $7m towards the pilot stage of its coal waste fired power plant in Zimbabwe that would generate 1,000 MW of energy.
Mozambique: Eni to Conclude Major Offshore Gas Deal
Long-delayed offshore gas project with Italy’s Eni could be approved within months, sparking investments with the potential to transform Mozambique, one of the world’s poorest countries, into a major energy player.
Tullow Kicks Off Oil Production from Ghana Project
Tullow Oil Plc said a new project off Ghana will produce its first crude in early August as the African-focused explorer announced the completion of a three-year long development of the project.
Saudi SABIC, Exxon Seek to Build Petchem Complex in the US
An US Exxon Mobil affiliate and Saudi Basic Industries Corporation announced they are considering a jointly owned petrochemical complex on the US Gulf Coast.
Malaysia’s SapuraKencana Wins Pipeline Deal in Mexico
Malaysia’s largest oil and gas company by market capitalization, SapuraKencana Petroleum, has won a $113m contract to place a new pipeline in Mexico.
Putin to Boost Oil Output via Arctic Gate Terminal
Russian President, Vladimir Putin, has ceremoniously opened the Arctic Gate marine oil terminal on the Yamal Peninsula, which is to provide access for Russia's Arctic-sourced crude to both European and Asian markets.
