With the support of Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TİKA), a 41-member medical team from Türkiye went to Niger, where they provided 2,941 outpatient services and performed 336 surgeries.

In cooperation with TİKA and Bir İnsan Dünyaya Bedeldir Sağlık ve Eğitim Köyleri Volunteering (BİSEG) Association, the 29th health organization event, supported by the Turkish Ministry of Health, Turkish Airlines (THY) and various non-governmental organizations from Türkiye, was held in Niger.

In the organization held in the city of Tessaoua in the Maradi region of Niger, a 41-member medical team conducted screenings and surgeries across various medical specialties. A total of 2,941 outpatient services were provided in internal medicine, gynecology, ENT (ear, nose and throat), ophthalmology and dentistry. Additionally, 336 surgeries were performed in general surgery, urology and gynecology, along with 602 dental treatments, 1,483 ultrasounds, laboratory tests and dressings.

Patients who could not afford treatment due to the high cost of health services expressed their gratitude to the Turkish people and the Republic of Türkiye for the assistance provided to them.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA).

President His Highness Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan has sent a message of congratulations to King Mohammed VI of Morocco on the occasion of the Throne Day, which is marked on 30th July.

His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, and His Highness Sheikh Mansour bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Vice President, Deputy Prime Minister and Chairman of the Presidential Court, dispatched similar messages to King Mohammed VI.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of United Arab Emirates Ministry of Foreign Affairs&International Cooperation.

Ivory Coast’s national oil company PETROCI and Guinea-Conakry’s national oil company SONAP signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in June for a collaborative effort to enhance oil exploration and production in Guinea, leveraging PETROCI’s extensive expertise and resources. The MoU includes support and technical assistance, knowledge exchange, training, and logistical support, underscoring the shared commitment to advancing the socio-economic development of Africa.

As PETROCI continues to expand its presence across the region, the company’s CEO Fatoumata Sanogo, along with a delegation, will participate in the African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energy 2024 conference – scheduled for November 4-8 in Cape Town. Sanogo is set to discuss upcoming investment opportunities in Ivory Coast’s oil and gas sector as well as project updates and latest developments.

AEW: Invest in African Energy is the platform of choice for project operators, financiers, technology providers and government and has emerged as the official place to sign deals in African energy. Visit www.AECWeek.com for more information about this exciting event.

PETROCI is focused on establishing Ivory Coast as a central hub for petroleum products and is currently optimizing hydrocarbon resource development. The company has embarked on several noteworthy projects – including the Baleine oil field development – and partnerships with major players like Eni and TotalEnergies. The national oil company was also recently awarded Production Sharing Contracts (PSC) by the Ivorian government for Blocks CI-523 and CI-525 which contain the Ibex, Gnou, Kudu and Eland gas fields.

The acquisition comes amid increased interest in exploration following Eni and PETROCI’s discovery at the Baleine-1X well in 2021. This discovery, appraised by the Baleine East-1X well in 2022, confirmed around 2.5 billion barrels of oil and 3.3 trillion cubic feet of gas across blocks CI-101 and CI-802. By 2023, the FPSO Firenze set sail from Dubai and enabled the commencement of oil and gas production offshore Ivory Coast. The project is being developed in three phases, the first of which comprises production through the Belaine FPSO, which has a capacity of 15,000 barrels per day (bpd) and 25 million cubic feet per day (mscf/d) of gas. Production started in 2023. The second phase – expected to commence by the end of 2024 – will increase production to 50,000 bpd and 70 mscf/d while the third – slated for 2025 – will further boost output to 150,000 bpd and 200 mscf/d.

Baleine is also set to be Africa’s first net-zero upstream oil development regarding Scope 1 and 2 emissions. Utilizing innovative technology, the project minimizing environmental footprint, with residual emissions offset through various in-country initiatives. Specifically, in partnership with the Ivorian government and humanitarian organization AVSI, PETROCI is implementing a stove distribution program which eliminates the need for wood-fired cooking solutions. The program aims to reach up to one million people over the next decade, setting a standard for clean cooking solutions in Africa.

Beyond Baleine, PETROCI is collaborating with various IOCs and independent E&P firms to accelerate exploration in Ivory Coast. In March 2024, PETROCI along with its partner Eni made a discovery in Block C1-205 – named Calao. The Calao discovery suggest reserves ranging from 1 to 1.5 billion barrels of oil equivalent. Additionally, the NOC signed a PCS with Ice Oil&Gas for offshore block CI-705 last November, granting Ice Oil&Gas a seven-year exploration campaign with an investment of at least $40 million in hydrocarbon exploration. Moreover, E&P company Murphy Oil signed PSCs with the NOC for five Ivory Coast blocks, including shallow and deep offshore water areas, further underscoring PETROCI’s commitment to expanding the nation’s hydrocarbon potential.

“PETROCI’s strides in advancing oil and gas exploration in Ivory Coast not only exemplify the important role of NOCs but also underscores its impact on the broader West African energy landscape. Its collaboration with SONAP and ongoing projects like the Baleine field development demonstrate a commitment to leveraging expertise and enhancing regional partnerships to drive socio-economic growth,” states NJ Ayuk Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber.

At AEW: Invest in African Energy 2024, the PETROCI delegation will showcase the company’s ongoing projects, including expansions in storage facilities and improvements in transportation routes for petroleum products. The event will serve as a pivotal platform for engaging with industry leaders, financiers and government officials to further its mission of strengthening Ivory Coast’s role in Africa’s energy landscape.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

Financial information and market analytics provider S&P Global Commodity Insights has joined Energy Capital&Power (ECP) (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) as a Knowledge Partner for its 2024-2025 events calendar. The partnership applies to upcoming energy-focused investment events in Angola, Senegal, South Africa and Libya and underscores a data-driven approach by ECP as Africa’s leading investment promotion platform.

S&P Global Commodity Insights serves as an independent provider of information, credit ratings, benchmark prices and analytics for the global energy and commodities markets. The company provides market data, expertise and technology solutions to businesses, governments and regulators to enable effective decision-making and generate progressive and sustainable solutions. Under the partnership, S&P Global Commodity Insights will share access to research, analysis and market reports with ECP to inform event agendas, with a view to shaping complex narratives around global energy supply chains, sustainability and the energy transition.

Angola Oil&Gas
Taking place on October 2-3 in Luanda, the Angola Oil&Gas 2024 conference returns for its fifth edition to advance Angola’s oil and gas industry. Uniting global financiers, high-profile project developers and key stakeholders from the Angolan and global community, the event lends insights into the latest industry trends and potential business opportunities. As Angola aims to maintain crude oil production while repositioning its gas sector to account for 25% of domestic energy needs, market analysis will play a key role in the country’s efforts to attract upstream investment and anticipate future LNG supply and demand dynamics.

MSGBC Oil, Gas&Power
The MSGBC Oil, Gas&Power 2024 conference returns to Dakar for its fourth edition on December 3-4, bringing together key players from across the West African and global energy industry to foster partnerships, sign deals and advance project developments. Following the production of first oil for Senegal in June – and the anticipation of first gas for Senegal and Mauritania later this year – S&P Global Commodity Insights has emphasized the role of competitive fiscal terms and sound government policy in attracting further investment to the market and translating hydrocarbon revenues into clean energy development. 

Critical Minerals Africa Summit
In South Africa, ECP organizes the Critical Minerals Africa 2024 Summit in Cape Town on November 6-7 to unlock and promote investment opportunities across Africa’s critical minerals value chain. In March, S&P Global Commodity Insights published its strategic outlook for critical minerals – of which the African continent is home to 30% of global reserves – underlining long-term growth prospects due to rising demand for electric-vehicle batteries and forecasting lithium, cobalt, copper, nickel, zinc and aluminum production to reach more than $4 trillion by 2035.

Libya Energy&Economic Summit
The 2024 Libya Energy&Economic Summit in Tripoli on January 18-19 brings together the government and private sector to drive a growth agenda and get deals and partnerships signed in Africa’s largest oil-producing market. Targeting production of 2 million barrels per day by 2027, Libya is launching a strong pipeline of greenfield and brownfield projects and seeking accelerated investment in exploration drilling, gas monetization initiatives and clean energy development. S&P Global Commodity Insights has covered the Libyan market extensively, tracking the impact of OPEC+ quotas and status of Libya’s export terminals on future production and sustainability.

“This partnership reflects ECP’s growing focus on technical, data-driven insights, ensuring our events provide real-time analysis and unparalleled market intelligence on the opportunities and trends shaping Africa’s leading energy markets. We look forward to working with S&P Global Commodity Insights to build out and enhance our platform, with a view to establishing Africa as a premier investment destination,” says James Chester, ECP CEO.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital&Power.