Libya has announced plans to build two new oil refineries in Tubruq and Ubari, according to government sources
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Daewoo E&C wins petroleum treatment facility contract in Algeria
Daewoo Engineering & Construction (E&C) has announced that it has been awarded a US$647mn order to build petroleum treatment facilities in Algeria by Sonatrach First Calgary Petroleums Limited
Sonangol to launch global trading office in China
Angola’s state-owned oil enterprise Sonangol has announced its intention to open a global trading office in China
Vivo Energy acquires majority stake in Shell Ghana
African fuel marketer and distributor Vivo Energy has acquired a majority stake in Shell Ghana, a subsidiary of oil and gas explorer Royal Dutch Shell
Uganda seeks investor for US$2.5 billion oil refinery project
Uganda’s Petroleum Exploration and Production Department (PEPD) has announced that it is looking for an investor to fund and operate its US$2.5bn oil refinery in the Lake Albertine Rift Basin