Raffinage

La Guinée vise cinq raffineries d’alumine d’ici 2030. Pour transformer sa bauxite sur place, elle devra surtout combler l’écart entre environ 1 000 MW produits aujourd’hui et les …

Kenya is strengthening security at the Lamu refinery construction site, a 700,000-barrel-per-day project designed to support industrialization and regional supply.

Aliko Dangote confirms the purchase of 24.76% of Kenya Pipeline Company for $327.2 million as he prepares a refinery at Lamu.

The Middle Eastern crisis brings renewed attention to a question often overshadowed by crude oil volumes: where is the capacity to turn crude into usable fuels? Nigeria’s Dangote refinery has become an important international supplier as supply and trade-flow disruptions tighten petroleum-product markets. Its role suggests Africa can help diversify refining geography, but the continent’s expansion projects remain exposed to supply, financing and execution obstacles.

Ghana has announced a $28 billion agreement for the second phase of its Jomoro petroleum hub. Signed on October 19 by the Petroleum Hub Development Corporation (PHDC) and an international consortium led by Global Sphere, the partnership envisages a 300,000-barrel-per-day refinery, two petrochemical units and port facilities. The industrial ambition is substantial. Its credibility will nevertheless depend on turning the announced agreement into financing, construction and sustainable supply.

Sonangol says the Lobito refinery, with a planned capacity of 200,000 barrels per day, is around 27% complete.

OPEC estimates African refining investment needs at $125 billion by 2050 in a market where existing capacity remains underused.

The non-binding declaration signed in Cape Town proposes a framework for commercial cooperation, refining, financing and skills development.

As chair of APPO's national oil companies forum, Godfrey Moagi aims to advance viable refining, African financing and local skills.

Les projets de Lamu, Hoima et Tanga pourraient dépasser la demande actuelle de produits raffinés en Afrique de l’Est. Leur viabilité dépendra des approvisionnements, de la logistique, des …