In-Depth Reports
Complete Report: Why Does Africa Still Import Its Fuels?
Africa holds vast crude reserves yet imports most of its refined fuels. This report examines the causes, the economic and social…
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In-Depth Reports
In-depth analyses and reports on upstream, downstream, infrastructure and energy policy across the continent.
Oil
Africa and the Energy Transition: Between Climate Pressure and Fossil Interests
As the planet commits to drastically cutting fossil fuels, Africa faces a strategic dilemma: fully exploit its oil and gas to develop, or…
Oil
The Map of Africa’s Refineries: Status, Projects and Challenges
Africa produces millions of barrels of oil a day yet still imports most of its fuel. The reason: an incomplete, ageing and very unevenly…
In-Depth Reports
The African Oil and Gas Refining Landscape: Challenges, Opportunities and Strategic Pathways to Energy Self-Sufficiency
Africa holds over 125 billion barrels of proven oil reserves and 620 trillion cubic feet of gas, yet imports more than 80% of its refined…
In-Depth Reports
African OPEC Member Countries: A Strategic Overview of Their Contributions and Challenges
An in-depth analysis of the six African OPEC members: membership history, oil and gas reserves and production, economic dependence on…
Exploration & Production
Foreign Oil and Gas Companies in Africa: Operations, Impacts and Future Outlook
Africa holds vast hydrocarbon reserves, and international oil companies bring the capital, technology and expertise to develop them. This…
In-Depth Reports
New Oil and Gas Discoveries in Africa: Overview and Outlook for 2025
Africa is emerging in 2025 as a strategic player in global hydrocarbons, with major discoveries in Namibia, Ghana, and Côte d'Ivoire and…
In-Depth Reports
Deepwater Offshore: The New Oil Frontier of the African Continent
Africa's deepwater offshore sector has emerged as a key frontier for global hydrocarbon supply, driven by major discoveries and…