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Rwanda Establishes New Petroleum Regulatory Authority
Rwanda Utilities Regulatory Authority (RURA) has assumed the responsibility to regulate petroleum sector in the country as part of government's plan to separate policy institutions from regulatory work.
Botswana Urges SADC Members to Co-Invest in Energy
Botswana’s Minister of Minerals, Energy and Water Resources has emphasized the importance of joint strategic investments in securing water and energy in the Southern African Development Community (SADC) region.
Ethiopia, Kenya to Construct Oil Pipeline
Ethiopia and Kenya have inked a deal to construct a crude oil pipeline that would run from Lamu, a coastal town in Kenya, to the Ethiopian capital, Addis Abeba.
Aramco, Sabic to Cooperate First Time on Oil-to-Chemicals
Sabic has agreed with the Saudi national oil giant Aramco to conduct a joint feasibility study on a proposed oil-to-chemicals project.
Indian Firm to Open Oil Distillation Plant in UAE
India’s Radiant Group, an expert in oil distillation process, is set to build its new factory at Hamriyah Free Zone, Sharjah, in the UAE, at an investment of $10m.
Total Wins Stake in Qatar’s Largest Offshore Field
France's Total has won a 30%stake in a new contract to operate Al-Shaheen, Qatar's largest offshore oilfield, controlled by the state-owned Qatar Petroleum.
Tanzania Contracted TIPER to Sustain Power Supply
The Tanzanian government has contracted TIPER in a bid to sustain power supply countrywide and provide space for storage of some liquid hydrocarbons.
OPEC Files $99.6b in First Collective Deficit since 1998
The OPEC member-states registered their collective budget deficit of $99.6b in 2015, the first since 1998, according to the OPEC official annual report.
