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Azikel Refinery is taking a major step toward completion as its 25,000-barrels-per-day crude distillation unit arrived in Yenagoa, Bayelsa State, marking a significant milestone in the $1 billion investment. The project, backed by sustained regulatory support under President Bola Ahmed Tinubu’s administration, is positioning Bayelsa as an emerging hub...

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The Renewed Hope National Media Tour continued in Imo State with an inspection of the ANOH Gas Project (Assa North–Ohaji South Gas Project), one of Nigeria's largest natural gas developments and a flagship project under the Federal Government's Decade of Gas Initiative. Located in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area, the project is designed to boost domestic gas supply, improve electricity generation, support industrial growth, reduce gas flaring, and create jobs. Commissioned by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in May 2024, the facility has already commenced commercial gas processing and is supplying gas to industries, with operations steadily ramping up towards its full processing capacity of 300 million standard cubic feet of gas per day. The project also provides the energy backbone for the Orashi Special Energy Free Trade Zone, positioning Imo State as a major hub for investment, manufacturing, and gas-based industrialisation in Nigeria. Hope Uzodimma 📍Renewed Hope National Media Tour | South East | Imo State | ANOH Gas Plant #RenewedHopeAgenda #PresidentTinubu #StateHouseDigital #RenewedHopeInAction
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The Renewed Hope National Media Tour continued in Imo State with an inspection of the ANOH Gas Project (Assa North–Ohaji South Gas Project), one of Nigeria's largest natural gas developments and a flagship project under the Federal Government's Decade of Gas Initiative. Located in Ohaji/Egbema Local Government Area, the project is designed to boost domestic gas supply, improve electricity generation, support industrial growth, reduce gas flaring, and create jobs. Commissioned by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu in May 2024, the facility has already commenced commercial gas processing and is supplying gas to industries, with operations steadily ramping up towards its full processing capacity of 300 million standard cubic feet of gas per day. The project also provides the energy backbone for the Orashi Special Energy Free Trade Zone, positioning Imo State as a major hub for investment, manufacturing, and gas-based industrialisation in Nigeria. Hope Uzodimma 📍Renewed Hope National Media Tour | South East | Imo State | ANOH Gas Plant #RenewedHopeAgenda #PresidentTinubu #StateHouseDigital #RenewedHopeInAction

Presidency Nigeria

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President John Dramani Mahama has arrived at the site for the official sod-cutting ceremony of the proposed Tema Integrated Industrial Park. The project is expected to serve as a major industrial hub, boosting local manufacturing, attracting investment, and creating job opportunities across the country. [🎥: 1957News]
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President John Dramani Mahama has arrived at the site for the official sod-cutting ceremony of the proposed Tema Integrated Industrial Park. The project is expected to serve as a major industrial hub, boosting local manufacturing, attracting investment, and creating job opportunities across the country. [🎥: 1957News]

SIKAOFFICIAL🦍

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Mining experts gathered as Engineers & Planners officially signed an acquisition deal for the Black Volta Gold Project — a significant step for Ghana’s mining sector. The move is expected to boost local investment, create jobs, and strengthen the country’s gold production capacity. #CitiNewsroom
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Mining experts gathered as Engineers & Planners officially signed an acquisition deal for the Black Volta Gold Project — a significant step for Ghana’s mining sector. The move is expected to boost local investment, create jobs, and strengthen the country’s gold production capacity. #CitiNewsroom

CITI FM 97.3

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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the gazetting of targeted, investment-linked incentives to support the proposed Bonga South West deep-offshore oil project by Shell and its partners. “These incentives are not blanket concessions, They are ring-fenced and investment-linked, focused on new capital and incremental production, strong local content delivery, and in-country value addition" “My expectation is clear: Bonga South West must reach a Final Investment Decision within the first term of this administration.”
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President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has approved the gazetting of targeted, investment-linked incentives to support the proposed Bonga South West deep-offshore oil project by Shell and its partners. “These incentives are not blanket concessions, They are ring-fenced and investment-linked, focused on new capital and incremental production, strong local content delivery, and in-country value addition" “My expectation is clear: Bonga South West must reach a Final Investment Decision within the first term of this administration.”

Daddy D.O🇳🇬

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🚨🇬🇭 Ghana breaks crude-export trap to join African refining push Ghana will begin refining oil from its own offshore fields this June 🔸 President John Mahama says Ghanaian crude will be delivered to a domestic refinery for local processing 🔸 The move aims to end the cycle of exporting crude while importing higher-value petroleum products 🔸 Ghana is expanding capacity through the Tema Oil Refinery and the privately owned Sentuo Refinery 🔸 Ghana has also secured $1.5 billion in new investment to boost oil and gas production Nigeria's Dangote Refinery and Angola's refinery expansion have already accelerated Africa's push for energy self-sufficiency as Africa enters a new era where resource-rich nations keep more of the profits
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🚨🇬🇭 Ghana breaks crude-export trap to join African refining push Ghana will begin refining oil from its own offshore fields this June 🔸 President John Mahama says Ghanaian crude will be delivered to a domestic refinery for local processing 🔸 The move aims to end the cycle of exporting crude while importing higher-value petroleum products 🔸 Ghana is expanding capacity through the Tema Oil Refinery and the privately owned Sentuo Refinery 🔸 Ghana has also secured $1.5 billion in new investment to boost oil and gas production Nigeria's Dangote Refinery and Angola's refinery expansion have already accelerated Africa's push for energy self-sufficiency as Africa enters a new era where resource-rich nations keep more of the profits

Sputnik

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#WATCH | Rajasthan: PM Narendra Modi will dedicate India's first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex to the nation at Pachpadra in Balotra, marking a landmark achievement in the country's energy and petrochemical sector. Developed as a joint venture between Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and the Government of Rajasthan, the 9 Million Metric Tonnes Per Annum (MMTPA) Greenfield Refinery-cum-Petrochemical Complex has been established with an investment of over ₹79,450 crore. The state-of-the-art complex integrates refining and petrochemical production, with a petrochemical capacity of 2.4 MMTPA. The refinery features a high Nelson Complexity Index of 17.0 and petrochemical yields exceeding 26%, aligning with global benchmarks for efficiency and sustainability. The project is expected to play a pivotal role in strengthening India's energy security, enhancing petrochemical self-sufficiency, and driving industrial growth. It will serve as an anchor industry for the development of a Petrochemical and Plastic Park in the region, promoting downstream industries and ancillary sectors. Additionally, the refinery is poised to generate significant employment opportunities, contributing to the socio-economic development of the region. (Video: DD News)
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#WATCH | Rajasthan: PM Narendra Modi will dedicate India's first greenfield integrated refinery-cum-petrochemical complex to the nation at Pachpadra in Balotra, marking a landmark achievement in the country's energy and petrochemical sector. Developed as a joint venture between Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited (HPCL) and the Government of Rajasthan, the 9 Million Metric Tonnes Per Annum (MMTPA) Greenfield Refinery-cum-Petrochemical Complex has been established with an investment of over ₹79,450 crore. The state-of-the-art complex integrates refining and petrochemical production, with a petrochemical capacity of 2.4 MMTPA. The refinery features a high Nelson Complexity Index of 17.0 and petrochemical yields exceeding 26%, aligning with global benchmarks for efficiency and sustainability. The project is expected to play a pivotal role in strengthening India's energy security, enhancing petrochemical self-sufficiency, and driving industrial growth. It will serve as an anchor industry for the development of a Petrochemical and Plastic Park in the region, promoting downstream industries and ancillary sectors. Additionally, the refinery is poised to generate significant employment opportunities, contributing to the socio-economic development of the region. (Video: DD News)

ANI

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Sri Lanka secures a historic US$ 3.7 Billion FDI during President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's China visit, paving the way for a 200,000-barrel oil refinery in Hambantota by Sinopec, set to boost exports & transform the economy. 🇨🇳🇱🇰 #LKA #SriLanka US$ 3.7 Billion Foreign Direct Investment Secured During President's First State Visit to China 👏👏👏 During President Anura Kumara Disanayake’s four-day state visit to China, Sri Lanka marked a significant milestone by securing the largest foreign direct investment to date. This significant achievement was formalized this morning (16) with the signing of an agreement between Sri Lanka's Ministry of Energy and Sinopec, a leading Chinese international petroleum corporation. Under this $3.7 billion investment, a state-of-the-art oil refinery with a capacity of 200,000 barrels will be constructed in the Hambantota region. A substantial portion of the refinery’s output is planned for export, further enhancing the nation’s foreign exchange earnings. This major investment from China is expected to bolster Sri Lanka’s economic growth while uplifting the livelihoods of low-income communities in the Hambantota area. Moreover, the benefits of this project are anticipated to positively impact the overall Sri Lankan population in the near future. The signing ceremony was attended by Minister of Foreign Affairs, Labour and Tourism Vijitha Herath, Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake and Director General of Government Information H. S. K. J. Bandara, alongside other dignitaries.
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At a time when very few new refineries are being built around the world and the refining capacity of even developed countries is declining, India is emerging as a global refining hub and is the world’s fourth largest refiner of crude oil with two major refineries dedicated to the nation by PM Sh Narendra Modi Ji. After Paradip Refinery inaugurated in 2016, HRRL stands out as a rare new-build, world-scale addition to global refining capacity reinforcing India’s position as a bright spot in global refining investment. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas #MoPNG Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited #JeweloftheDesert #HRRL #HPCLRajasthanRefinery #RajasthanRiRagRagMa
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At a time when very few new refineries are being built around the world and the refining capacity of even developed countries is declining, India is emerging as a global refining hub and is the world’s fourth largest refiner of crude oil with two major refineries dedicated to the nation by PM Sh Narendra Modi Ji. After Paradip Refinery inaugurated in 2016, HRRL stands out as a rare new-build, world-scale addition to global refining capacity reinforcing India’s position as a bright spot in global refining investment. Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas #MoPNG Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited #JeweloftheDesert #HRRL #HPCLRajasthanRefinery #RajasthanRiRagRagMa

Hardeep Singh Puri

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"The last time a major LNG project was developed in this country was 42 years ago, that was a Nigeria LLG project." Nigeria's gas sector has recorded a major breakthrough with the advancement of the $3 billion UTM Floating LNG (FLNG) Project, unlocking stranded offshore gas resources and strengthening the country's drive for industrial growth and energy security. Key Highlights: - The project secured a 15-year gas supply agreement, clearing the path for a Final Investment Decision (FID) expected later this year. - It is Africa's first indigenous-led Floating LNG (FLNG) project, fully developed by a Nigerian company. - The project represents Nigeria's first major LNG development in over 40 years, since the launch of the Nigeria LNG project. - The initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's gas development agenda, with officials crediting the administration's policy direction for unlocking the project. - A joint venture between NNPC Limited and Seplat Energy will supply 200 million standard cubic feet of gas per day under the 15-year agreement. - The FLNG facility will produce 1.8 million tonnes of LNG annually, monetising stranded gas from the Yoho Field. - About 30% of production, equivalent to over 300,000 metric tonnes of LPG annually, will be supplied to Nigeria's domestic market to support the Federal Government's clean cooking initiative. - The project is expected to generate billions of dollars in revenue, create thousands of jobs, and deepen local participation in the oil and gas industry. - Financing for the project is being led by African Export-Import Bank, which has also provided preparatory funding and is coordinating debt and equity financing. - Project promoters disclosed that the investment is oversubscribed, attracting strong interest from global energy traders and investors, including companies from the Middle East. - The project further demonstrates the growing capacity of indigenous Nigerian companies to deliver large-scale energy infrastructure while positioning Nigeria as a key supplier of LNG to regional and global markets.
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"The last time a major LNG project was developed in this country was 42 years ago, that was a Nigeria LLG project." Nigeria's gas sector has recorded a major breakthrough with the advancement of the $3 billion UTM Floating LNG (FLNG) Project, unlocking stranded offshore gas resources and strengthening the country's drive for industrial growth and energy security. Key Highlights: - The project secured a 15-year gas supply agreement, clearing the path for a Final Investment Decision (FID) expected later this year. - It is Africa's first indigenous-led Floating LNG (FLNG) project, fully developed by a Nigerian company. - The project represents Nigeria's first major LNG development in over 40 years, since the launch of the Nigeria LNG project. - The initiative aligns with President Bola Ahmed Tinubu's gas development agenda, with officials crediting the administration's policy direction for unlocking the project. - A joint venture between NNPC Limited and Seplat Energy will supply 200 million standard cubic feet of gas per day under the 15-year agreement. - The FLNG facility will produce 1.8 million tonnes of LNG annually, monetising stranded gas from the Yoho Field. - About 30% of production, equivalent to over 300,000 metric tonnes of LPG annually, will be supplied to Nigeria's domestic market to support the Federal Government's clean cooking initiative. - The project is expected to generate billions of dollars in revenue, create thousands of jobs, and deepen local participation in the oil and gas industry. - Financing for the project is being led by African Export-Import Bank, which has also provided preparatory funding and is coordinating debt and equity financing. - Project promoters disclosed that the investment is oversubscribed, attracting strong interest from global energy traders and investors, including companies from the Middle East. - The project further demonstrates the growing capacity of indigenous Nigerian companies to deliver large-scale energy infrastructure while positioning Nigeria as a key supplier of LNG to regional and global markets.

Daddy D.O🇳🇬

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Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago at Abuja Steel Mills, owned by Africa Industries Group, showcasing its 17-megawatt solar power plant. The event also featured the groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of a new 100-megawatt solar power project, with Farmer Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago laying the foundation stone. The project is expected to boost power supply, accelerate industrialization, and create employment opportunities for the people of Niger State. With this and other ongoing investments, Niger State is steadily positioning itself to host one of the largest solar power projects in West Africa, reinforcing its status as a hub for energy and industrial development.
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Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago at Abuja Steel Mills, owned by Africa Industries Group, showcasing its 17-megawatt solar power plant. The event also featured the groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of a new 100-megawatt solar power project, with Farmer Governor Umaru Mohammed Bago laying the foundation stone. The project is expected to boost power supply, accelerate industrialization, and create employment opportunities for the people of Niger State. With this and other ongoing investments, Niger State is steadily positioning itself to host one of the largest solar power projects in West Africa, reinforcing its status as a hub for energy and industrial development.

Labama Bagudu

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President Yoweri K Museveni, with Rt. Hon. Hailemariam Dessalegn, commissioned the Yaobai clinker plant in Moroto, a key step in cutting clinker imports and boosting local cement production. He praised the China–Uganda partnership and pledged continued government support for industrial investment. The $300 million project will produce up to 2 million tonnes of clinker annually, create over 3,500 jobs, and supply regional markets. Leaders, including Vice President H.E. Vice President Jessica Alupo, highlighted its role in transforming Karamoja into an industrial hub.
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President Yoweri K Museveni, with Rt. Hon. Hailemariam Dessalegn, commissioned the Yaobai clinker plant in Moroto, a key step in cutting clinker imports and boosting local cement production. He praised the China–Uganda partnership and pledged continued government support for industrial investment. The $300 million project will produce up to 2 million tonnes of clinker annually, create over 3,500 jobs, and supply regional markets. Leaders, including Vice President H.E. Vice President Jessica Alupo, highlighted its role in transforming Karamoja into an industrial hub.

State House Uganda

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Today, to advance discussions on the Omadino–Okorenkoko–Escravos Road Project, I held a strategic tripartite meeting with the top management staff of Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), led by Engr. Segun Kuteyi, PhD, and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) team, led by the Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku. I am pleased to announce that, as a government, we are delighted to partner with the NDDC and CNL on this project, which holds enormous benefits for our state, particularly in the oil and gas sector. We discussed the constitution of technical teams, the costs and benefits of this legacy project upon completion, the engagement of reputable contractors to ensure value for money, and the role of the state government in its successful delivery.
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Today, to advance discussions on the Omadino–Okorenkoko–Escravos Road Project, I held a strategic tripartite meeting with the top management staff of Chevron Nigeria Limited (CNL), led by Engr. Segun Kuteyi, PhD, and the Niger Delta Development Commission (NDDC) team, led by the Managing Director, Dr Samuel Ogbuku. I am pleased to announce that, as a government, we are delighted to partner with the NDDC and CNL on this project, which holds enormous benefits for our state, particularly in the oil and gas sector. We discussed the constitution of technical teams, the costs and benefits of this legacy project upon completion, the engagement of reputable contractors to ensure value for money, and the role of the state government in its successful delivery.

Rt Hon Sheriff Oborevwori

23,158 views • 5 months ago

A friend of mine, Zayyanu Abubakar Gulumbe, the Special Assistant to the Governor of Kebbi State on Media, recently visited the ongoing Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway project. His visit provided firsthand insight into the scale and significance of this transformational infrastructure. This project is more than just a road; it is a strategic investment that will enhance connectivity, facilitate trade, create jobs, boost agriculture, and unlock economic opportunities across Northern and Southern Nigeria. It stands as a major step toward national integration and long-term development.
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A friend of mine, Zayyanu Abubakar Gulumbe, the Special Assistant to the Governor of Kebbi State on Media, recently visited the ongoing Sokoto–Badagry Super Highway project. His visit provided firsthand insight into the scale and significance of this transformational infrastructure. This project is more than just a road; it is a strategic investment that will enhance connectivity, facilitate trade, create jobs, boost agriculture, and unlock economic opportunities across Northern and Southern Nigeria. It stands as a major step toward national integration and long-term development.

Babangida Jarmari🇳🇬

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🚨🇮🇳🇦🇪 BRICS cooperation advances as Indian & UAE firms ink $11.5B mining deal India’s Adani Group & UAE-headquartered International Holdings Company (IHC) has entered into an agreement to develop a $11.5 billion aluminum refinery project and supporting infrastructure in Odisha state. The investment into developing the aluminum ecosystem is one of the largest in the world.
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🚨🇮🇳🇦🇪 BRICS cooperation advances as Indian & UAE firms ink $11.5B mining deal India’s Adani Group & UAE-headquartered International Holdings Company (IHC) has entered into an agreement to develop a $11.5 billion aluminum refinery project and supporting infrastructure in Odisha state. The investment into developing the aluminum ecosystem is one of the largest in the world.

Sputnik India

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More investment momentum from South Korea for Andhra Pradesh. • Minister Nara Lokesh urged Shoealls to fast-track its ₹300 crore footwear manufacturing unit in Andhra Pradesh, expected to create around 3,000 jobs. • He thanked SOLUM Group for its ₹338 crore investment in an EV charger power modules and automotive electronics unit at Sri City, while requesting the company to complete construction and begin production at the earliest. • Lokesh also invited Soft-Epi to partner with Indian companies in establishing a Micro LED display materials hub in Andhra Pradesh, strengthening the state’s advanced electronics ecosystem.
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More investment momentum from South Korea for Andhra Pradesh. • Minister Nara Lokesh urged Shoealls to fast-track its ₹300 crore footwear manufacturing unit in Andhra Pradesh, expected to create around 3,000 jobs. • He thanked SOLUM Group for its ₹338 crore investment in an EV charger power modules and automotive electronics unit at Sri City, while requesting the company to complete construction and begin production at the earliest. • Lokesh also invited Soft-Epi to partner with Indian companies in establishing a Micro LED display materials hub in Andhra Pradesh, strengthening the state’s advanced electronics ecosystem.

Telugu360

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📍Railway Manufacturing Unit (RMU), Kazipet, Telangana. RMU - a game-changing project for the region is progressing as per schedule with speed and scale. This Manufacturing Unit, spread across 160 acres, with an investment of ₹521 crores in the first phase alone, will strengthen the railway sector besides creating large-scale employment for the youth and boosting ancillary industries in the region. Glimpses from my visit: South Central Railway
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📍Railway Manufacturing Unit (RMU), Kazipet, Telangana. RMU - a game-changing project for the region is progressing as per schedule with speed and scale. This Manufacturing Unit, spread across 160 acres, with an investment of ₹521 crores in the first phase alone, will strengthen the railway sector besides creating large-scale employment for the youth and boosting ancillary industries in the region. Glimpses from my visit: South Central Railway

G Kishan Reddy

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MAHAMA ANNOUNCES HISTORIC FIRST DELIVERY OF GHANAIAN CRUDE TO LOCAL REFINERY President Outlines Bold Value-Addition Agenda at Ghana Diaspora Town Hall Meeting in London LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM — President John Dramani Mahama has announced a landmark breakthrough in Ghana’s energy and industrial transformation agenda, revealing that Ghana will, for the first time in years, begin refining its own crude oil locally as part of a comprehensive strategy to drive industrialization, create jobs, strengthen local manufacturing, and retain greater value within the national economy. Addressing hundreds of Ghanaians, investors, professionals and business leaders at the Ghana Diaspora Town Hall Meeting in London, President Mahama outlined his administration’s vision for transforming Ghana from an exporter of raw materials into a modern industrial economy powered by value addition and local production. Speaking passionately about the future of Ghana’s energy sector, President Mahama disclosed that the government is aggressively expanding offshore oil and gas production while simultaneously ensuring that the country develops the capacity to process more of its natural resources domestically. According to the President, Ghana has secured major upstream investments, including a fresh commitment of approximately US$1.5 billion from ENI in the Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) Field to increase the production of both oil and natural gas. However, he stressed that increased production alone is not enough. “We are about to make history again. We did it during my first term, but after we left office it did not continue. In June, we will deliver a parcel of Ghanaian crude from our own oil fields to a refinery in Ghana for processing,” President Mahama announced to loud applause from the audience. The announcement is being viewed as a defining moment in Ghana’s petroleum industry and a significant step toward reducing the country’s dependence on imported refined petroleum products. For decades, Ghana has exported crude oil while importing refined fuels and petroleum products at considerable cost. President Mahama argued that such a model effectively exports jobs, technology, industrial growth, and economic opportunities to other countries. “Normally we produce the oil and export it. Then we import finished petroleum products or import crude again to refine. That cycle must change,” he stated. He explained that local refining will enable Ghana to capture more value from its natural resources, retain foreign exchange, strengthen local supply chains, stimulate industrial growth, and create thousands of direct and indirect jobs for Ghanaians. The President emphasized that the refining initiative forms part of a broader national industrial strategy aimed at building a fully integrated petroleum value chain encompassing extraction, refining, storage, petrochemicals, distribution, manufacturing and exports. Beyond oil and gas, President Mahama called for a national commitment to value addition across every productive sector of the economy. Using Ghana’s mineral sector as an example, he noted that the country continues to export raw gold, manganese, bauxite and other minerals for processing abroad, only to import higher-value finished products at a premium. “When we export raw materials and somebody else processes them, we create jobs in their economy instead of our own. The finished products are then exported back to us. That model cannot deliver sustainable prosperity,” he said. The President stressed that Ghana’s future economic success depends on deliberately moving up the value chain through investments in manufacturing, agro-processing, mineral beneficiation, fertilizer production, petrochemicals, food processing and strategic industrial parks. Economic analysts believe the strategy could significantly reposition Ghana as a leading industrial hub in West Africa while accelerating job creation, technology transfer and export growth.
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MAHAMA ANNOUNCES HISTORIC FIRST DELIVERY OF GHANAIAN CRUDE TO LOCAL REFINERY President Outlines Bold Value-Addition Agenda at Ghana Diaspora Town Hall Meeting in London LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM — President John Dramani Mahama has announced a landmark breakthrough in Ghana’s energy and industrial transformation agenda, revealing that Ghana will, for the first time in years, begin refining its own crude oil locally as part of a comprehensive strategy to drive industrialization, create jobs, strengthen local manufacturing, and retain greater value within the national economy. Addressing hundreds of Ghanaians, investors, professionals and business leaders at the Ghana Diaspora Town Hall Meeting in London, President Mahama outlined his administration’s vision for transforming Ghana from an exporter of raw materials into a modern industrial economy powered by value addition and local production. Speaking passionately about the future of Ghana’s energy sector, President Mahama disclosed that the government is aggressively expanding offshore oil and gas production while simultaneously ensuring that the country develops the capacity to process more of its natural resources domestically. According to the President, Ghana has secured major upstream investments, including a fresh commitment of approximately US$1.5 billion from ENI in the Offshore Cape Three Points (OCTP) Field to increase the production of both oil and natural gas. However, he stressed that increased production alone is not enough. “We are about to make history again. We did it during my first term, but after we left office it did not continue. In June, we will deliver a parcel of Ghanaian crude from our own oil fields to a refinery in Ghana for processing,” President Mahama announced to loud applause from the audience. The announcement is being viewed as a defining moment in Ghana’s petroleum industry and a significant step toward reducing the country’s dependence on imported refined petroleum products. For decades, Ghana has exported crude oil while importing refined fuels and petroleum products at considerable cost. President Mahama argued that such a model effectively exports jobs, technology, industrial growth, and economic opportunities to other countries. “Normally we produce the oil and export it. Then we import finished petroleum products or import crude again to refine. That cycle must change,” he stated. He explained that local refining will enable Ghana to capture more value from its natural resources, retain foreign exchange, strengthen local supply chains, stimulate industrial growth, and create thousands of direct and indirect jobs for Ghanaians. The President emphasized that the refining initiative forms part of a broader national industrial strategy aimed at building a fully integrated petroleum value chain encompassing extraction, refining, storage, petrochemicals, distribution, manufacturing and exports. Beyond oil and gas, President Mahama called for a national commitment to value addition across every productive sector of the economy. Using Ghana’s mineral sector as an example, he noted that the country continues to export raw gold, manganese, bauxite and other minerals for processing abroad, only to import higher-value finished products at a premium. “When we export raw materials and somebody else processes them, we create jobs in their economy instead of our own. The finished products are then exported back to us. That model cannot deliver sustainable prosperity,” he said. The President stressed that Ghana’s future economic success depends on deliberately moving up the value chain through investments in manufacturing, agro-processing, mineral beneficiation, fertilizer production, petrochemicals, food processing and strategic industrial parks. Economic analysts believe the strategy could significantly reposition Ghana as a leading industrial hub in West Africa while accelerating job creation, technology transfer and export growth.

KALYJAY

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TANZANIA'S NEW INVESTMENT CZAR HAS BIG AMBITIONS FOR THE COUNTRY Since coming into office in March 2021, President Samia Suluhu has sought to woo investors back to Tanzania Among other things, President Samia improved the business environment and appointed a young and dynamic Executive Director of the state-run Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC), Gilead Teri, from the private sector The TIC's Gilead Teri has quickly become Tanzania's investment czar as the country records an UNPRECEDENTED surge in registration of new projects by both foreign and domestic investors Tanzania's investment drive in numbers: ✅ 2021 - $2 billion worth of projects registered ✅ 2023 - Over $5 billion investment projects expected ✅ 2025 - Tanzania targets $15 billion investments a year ✅ 2030 - $30 billion investments projected a year
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TANZANIA'S NEW INVESTMENT CZAR HAS BIG AMBITIONS FOR THE COUNTRY Since coming into office in March 2021, President Samia Suluhu has sought to woo investors back to Tanzania Among other things, President Samia improved the business environment and appointed a young and dynamic Executive Director of the state-run Tanzania Investment Centre (TIC), Gilead Teri, from the private sector The TIC's Gilead Teri has quickly become Tanzania's investment czar as the country records an UNPRECEDENTED surge in registration of new projects by both foreign and domestic investors Tanzania's investment drive in numbers: ✅ 2021 - $2 billion worth of projects registered ✅ 2023 - Over $5 billion investment projects expected ✅ 2025 - Tanzania targets $15 billion investments a year ✅ 2030 - $30 billion investments projected a year

Tanzania Business Insight

23,254 views • 2 years ago

Shortly after commissioning the Kursi Group headquarters in Abuja, Vice President Kashim Shettima Senator Kashim Shettima is heading to Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, where, at the invitation of Governor Abdullahi Sule, he is expected to serve as the Special Guest of Honour at the Nasarawa Investment Summit 2026. Under the theme “Bold Transitions: Building a Legacy for a Sustainable Future,” the Vice President is billed to highlight the role of the President Bola Tinubu Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration in entrenching transformation across the state's multiple sectors.
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Shortly after commissioning the Kursi Group headquarters in Abuja, Vice President Kashim Shettima Senator Kashim Shettima is heading to Lafia, the Nasarawa State capital, where, at the invitation of Governor Abdullahi Sule, he is expected to serve as the Special Guest of Honour at the Nasarawa Investment Summit 2026. Under the theme “Bold Transitions: Building a Legacy for a Sustainable Future,” the Vice President is billed to highlight the role of the President Bola Tinubu Bola Ahmed Tinubu administration in entrenching transformation across the state's multiple sectors.

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