The year 2024 was marked by challenges and opportunities for the global energy market, with a particular focus on Africa. Price fluctuations, influenced by global economic factors and strategic decisions, redefined the dynamics of the sector. A number of emblematic projects have emerged, reflecting the continent's energy ambitions.<\/p>\n
In February 2024, the Congo LNG project, operated by Eni, marked a major milestone with the export of the first volumes of liquefied natural gas (LNG). Phase 2 of the project will see the commissioning in 2025 of the Nguya floating liquefaction plant (FLNG), currently under construction in China.<\/p>\n
With a construction rate of 80% in November 2024, this unit will complement the already operational Tango FLNG, enabling Congo to reach an annual production capacity of 3 million tonnes of LNG. This initiative will fully exploit the country's 10 trillion cubic feet (Tcf) of proven natural gas reserves.<\/p>\n
Egypt, once a key supplier of LNG to Africa, is facing an energy crisis caused by the decline of wells in the Zohr field. To make up the shortfall, the Nargis gas field, discovered in the Mediterranean Sea by Chevron, will come on stream in 2025.<\/p>\n
With estimated reserves of 3.5 Tcf, Nargis could supply 600 million cubic feet of gas per day, although this is still less than Zohr's historical performance. This project is crucial to stabilising Egypt's energy economy.<\/p>\n
The Central Termica de Temane (CTT) in Mozambique, scheduled for completion in the third quarter of 2025, will supply 450 MW of electricity. The project, led by Sasol and state-owned ENH, is based on gas from the Pande-Temane fields. It promises to increase Mozambique's electricity capacity by 14% and also provide support for South Africa.<\/p>\n
In Algeria, construction of a methyl tertiary butyl ether (MTBE) production plant at the Arzew complex is progressing. Scheduled to be operational by June 2025, this infrastructure will produce 200,000 tonnes of MTBE a year, reducing the country's dependence on imports and improving the octane rating of petrol.<\/p>\n
The final investment decision for the 6,500 km Nigeria-Morocco gas pipeline is expected in the early weeks of 2025. This historic project will strengthen the integration of ECOWAS member states while supplying Europe with natural gas.<\/p>\n
According to Sound Energy, gas production at the Tendrara site in Morocco is due to begin in June 2025. This project, which is essential in the context of the diplomatic rift with Algeria, will meet local energy needs while strengthening the country's energy independence.<\/p>\n
With these projects, Africa is asserting its central role in the global energy landscape, combining the exploitation of natural resources with sustainable development to stimulate economic growth.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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