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The Argentinian Shale Gas Industry
February 18, 2024

The Argentinian Shale Gas Industry

Argentina has become a major player in the global shale gas market in recent years, thanks to its massive reserves of unconventional resources. According to the country's Ministry of Mines and Energy, Argentina has the world's second-largest shale gas reserves, after the United States.
The Asia Pacific Island With Immense Hydrocarbon Potential
February 18, 2024

The Asia Pacific Island With Immense Hydrocarbon Potential

The island of Timor-Leste is a small but emerging player in the oil and gas exploration and production industry. The following article will cover the country’s production capacity and current production, investment, operators, and key projects and trends.
Morocco’s Promising Green Hydrogen Sector
February 18, 2024

Morocco’s Promising Green Hydrogen Sector

Morocco is well positioned to become a leader in green hydrogen production in Africa. In this article, we will explore Morocco's green hydrogen potential, current and proposed hydrogen projects in the country, and how it compares to other African nations.
Montenegro, a Small, Young Country With a Growing Green Energy Potential
February 18, 2024

Montenegro, a Small, Young Country With a Growing Green Energy Potential

The following article will cover Montenegro's energy sector, including its oil and gas exploration and production, as well as its renewable energy and hydrogen potential, and the most important energy projects in the country.
Serbia’s Focus on Hydrocarbons Exploration, Renewables, and Green Hydrogen
February 18, 2024

Serbia’s Focus on Hydrocarbons Exploration, Renewables, and Green Hydrogen

The following article will provide an overview of the Serbian oil and gas economy, focusing on production, exploration, and key projects. In addition, it will also examine the renewables sector and highlight opportunities for investors in solar, wind, and hydrogen.
Romania’s Successful Gas, Nuclear and Renewable Energy Mix
February 18, 2024

Romania’s Successful Gas, Nuclear and Renewable Energy Mix

The following article covers Romania’s natural gas, LNG, nuclear, and renewables sectors and opportunities, as well as the country’s Offshore Law and taxes.
Croatia’s Reduction of Imported Energy and Subsequent Growing Clean Energy Market
February 18, 2024

Croatia’s Reduction of Imported Energy and Subsequent Growing Clean Energy Market

The following article covers Croatia’s oil and gas, renewables, and hydrogen sectors, as well as the country’s main energy projects.
Guyana’s Recent Draft Model Petroleum Agreements and 14-day Consultation Period
February 18, 2024

Guyana’s Recent Draft Model Petroleum Agreements and 14-day Consultation Period

The following article covers Guyana’s recent announcement of draft Model Petroleum Agreements for both deepwater and shallow-water areas, as well as its inclusion in the indicative Guyana 2022 licensing round.
Ecuador’s Energy Market, and It’s Current Demand for Natural Gas
February 18, 2024

Ecuador’s Energy Market, and It’s Current Demand for Natural Gas

The following article will touch base on Ecuador’s oil and gas industry, the country’s upcoming bidding round, the country’s need to upgrade its gas industry, as well as Ecuador’s most recent advances in renewable energy.
Brazil, Latin America’s Energy Market of Endless Opportunities
February 18, 2024

Brazil, Latin America’s Energy Market of Endless Opportunities

The following article will cover Brazil’s dominating role in South America’s oil and gas sector, current upstream and downstream needs and trends, the country’s new oil tax for 2023, recent finds and agreements, as well as the country’s ever-growing renewables sector.
Interview With Vartan Oskanian, Advisor to the CEO at Recom Technologies
February 18, 2024

Interview With Vartan Oskanian, Advisor to the CEO at Recom Technologies

The following is an interview with Vartan Oskanian, Advisor to the CEO at Recom Technologies, touching base on the company's support the transformation of the Balkan energy market, its latest technological innovations in solar energy, the rise of solar generation in the European continent, and the company's main objectives in the Balkans region in the near future.
Albania: Developing a Diversified Energy Market
February 18, 2024

Albania: Developing a Diversified Energy Market

The following article covers Albania’s oil and gas sector, the country’s current hydropower dependance and renewable energy potential, as well as operational and planned/proposed energy projects throughout the country.
Bulgaria’s Energy Transition from Coal and Nuclear to Renewables
February 18, 2024

Bulgaria’s Energy Transition from Coal and Nuclear to Renewables

The following article covers Bulgaria’s current energy mix, energy growth potential, as well as the country’s plans on transitioning from lignite coal and nuclear energy to renewable energy sources.
Interview With Juan Camilo Vallejo, Executive Director of FENOGE
February 18, 2024

Interview With Juan Camilo Vallejo, Executive Director of FENOGE

The following article covers an interview conducted with Juan Camilo Vallejo, Executive Director of the Colombian Non-conventional Energy and Efficient Energy Management Fund (FENOGE), on the Fund's role in assisting Colombia to achieve a Just Energy Transition, funded projects, and main objectives in the country.
Argentina’s Burgeoning Renewable Energies Sector
February 18, 2024

Argentina’s Burgeoning Renewable Energies Sector

In recent years, the government of Argentina has set ambitious targets for renewable energy and implemented policies to support the growth of the sector. In this article, we will take a closer look at some of Argentina's renewable energy market potential, as well as some of the main projects and their impact on the country's energy mix.
Managing Oil Subsidies and Mauritania’s 3G Focus: Gold, Green Hydrogen, and Gas
February 18, 2024

Managing Oil Subsidies and Mauritania’s 3G Focus: Gold, Green Hydrogen, and Gas

The following article will cover Mauritania’s recent oil subsidy reduction to ease burdens on the public and private sectors, the country’s mineral potential, gold prospecting and licensing, as well as recent advances in green hydrogen and LNG E&P.
Greece’s Energy Bonanza in the Balkans Region
February 18, 2024

Greece’s Energy Bonanza in the Balkans Region

The following article will touch base on the latest energy opportunities in Greece, including oil and gas, LNG, renewable energies, and hydrogen projects.
The Nigeria-Morocco Pipeline: a 13-country Economic Community of West African States
February 18, 2024

The Nigeria-Morocco Pipeline: a 13-country Economic Community of West African States

According to the Moroccan government, in September 2022 an MoU was signed concerning the development of a gas pipeline linking Nigeria to Morocco; this project is expected to supply gas to West Africa and Europe. The following article will highlight the most important points regarding this massive endeavor.
Egypt’s O&G Game Plan and International Commitment to the Sector
February 18, 2024

Egypt’s O&G Game Plan and International Commitment to the Sector

The following article will cover Egypt’s most recent oil and gas bidding round, Chevron’s recent gas discovery in its Nargis-1 well, as well as the latest MoI between Eni and Egypt’s EGAS.
Indonesia’s Oil and Gas Sector Seeks Greater Foreign Investment
February 18, 2024

Indonesia’s Oil and Gas Sector Seeks Greater Foreign Investment

With a need to increase foreign direct investment in its hydrocarbons sector to reach future targets, in recent years Indonesia has been revamping its oil and gas infrastructure and project development, placing it as a key player to invest in Southeast Asia.
Brazil’s Top 15 Onshore and Offshore Oil & Gas Projects
February 21, 2024

Brazil’s Top 15 Onshore and Offshore Oil & Gas Projects

Brazil is one of the world's largest producers of oil and gas, with vast reserves both onshore and offshore. The country's energy sector is crucial to its economic growth, and significant investments have been made in recent years to develop its oil and gas industry. Here are Brazil's top 10 onshore and offshore oil and gas projects.
Argentina’s New Renewables Tender: RenMDI
February 21, 2024

Argentina’s New Renewables Tender: RenMDI

The following article will cover Argentina’s new RenMDI tender, which expects to add renewable energy to the national electricity system after 3 years of stagnation.
Mexico, One of America’s Undisputed Energy Giants
February 21, 2024

Mexico, One of America’s Undisputed Energy Giants

The following article will cover Mexico’s oil and gas and renewable energy sectors, opportunities currently available in each one, Mexico’s Development Program of the National Electrical System, as well as the country’s upcoming USD $48 billion Sonora Plan.
M&A Opportunities in Africa’s Energy and Renewable Energy Industries
February 3, 2025
5 min

M&A Opportunities in Africa’s Energy and Renewable Energy Industries

Africa's energy sector is undergoing transformative change, with mergers and acquisitions (M&A) driving significant structural change. Find out more about the growing role of M&A in Africa's energy industry, the most notable M&A deals of 2024 and much more!
METLEN's Strategic Expansion and Role in Libya's Energy Sector
July 28, 2024

METLEN's Strategic Expansion and Role in Libya's Energy Sector

This interview covers METLEN's expansion plans in the MENA region, particularly in Libya, their contributions to Libya's energy transition through green metallurgy projects, future investment and development plans aligned with Libya's national energy strategy, and the partnerships and collaborations they aim to establish during the 5th Libya Energy Week.
The Role of International Partnerships in North Africa’s Oil and Gas Sector
March 21, 2024

The Role of International Partnerships in North Africa’s Oil and Gas Sector

The article provides a comprehensive analysis of the strategic, economic, and technological significance of North Africa in the global oil and gas sector, with a focus on the role of international partnerships
North Africa’s Energy Renaissance: A Hub of Potential and Progress
February 17, 2024

North Africa’s Energy Renaissance: A Hub of Potential and Progress

North Africa's Energy Renaissance: A Hub of Potential and Progress" explores the dynamic shift occurring in North Africa's energy landscape, revealing a region at the cusp of a significant transformation. This in-depth article examines how North Africa, traditionally known for its rich oil and gas reserves, is now pivoting towards a more diverse energy portfolio
North Africa’s Oil and Gas Industry: A Bright Future in 2024
February 17, 2024

North Africa’s Oil and Gas Industry: A Bright Future in 2024

This article provides an in-depth analysis of the prospects and developments in North Africa's oil and gas industry for the year 2024, emphasizing its resilience and potential for growth despite various challenges
Top 4 key points from Chairman Bengdara’s fireside chat at COP28
February 17, 2024

Top 4 key points from Chairman Bengdara’s fireside chat at COP28

This article discusses Libya's National Oil Corporation's (NOC) innovative initiatives and strategic plans in the context of the COP28 climate summit, focusing on sustainability, production increase, and licensing rounds
Mozambique’s Promising Hydrocarbon Potential in its Angoche Basin
July 24, 2024
8 min

Mozambique’s Promising Hydrocarbon Potential in its Angoche Basin

The following article will touch base on Mozambique’s Angoche Basin, including seismic data and data highlights, the latest results of the country’s 6th Licensing Round, and what to expect through anticipated drilling in the Basin.
Developing Mauritania’s National and International Communications Strategy: a Monumental Milestone
February 18, 2024

Developing Mauritania’s National and International Communications Strategy: a Monumental Milestone

The following article covers IN-VR's collaboration with the World Bank and the Mauritanian government in the development of a national and international communications strategy to promote and mobilise Mauritania's vast energy potential.
Cyprus and its Bet on Natural Gas in the Mediterranean
February 18, 2024

Cyprus and its Bet on Natural Gas in the Mediterranean

The following article will cover Cypriot KODAP’s current plans and future projects, the island’s proposed switch to natural gas, and renewables in transport, and the recent offshore gas discovery made by TotalEnergies and Eni off the country’s coast that could boost Cyprus’ commitment to natural gas in years to come.