TOTALENERGIES - The African Mirror

Apr

2024

OPEC woos Namibia as African nation prepares to produce from 2030

THE OPEC+ oil producers group, having lost Angola and other players in recent years, is eyeing Namibia for possible membership as it sets up what could be Africa’s fourth-largest output by the next decade, an African industry official and sources told Reuters. TotalEnergies and Shell in recent years have made discoveries estimated at 2.6 billion barrels, setting the stage for the southern African country to plan production from about 2030. The initial focus for OPEC+ would be to see Namibia join its Charter of Cooperation, the sources said, a grouping that engages in longer-term dialogue about energy markets. Brazil joined the charter…

Jan

2024

By MARK GLEESON

Two goals in six minutes earn Mali win over South Africa

AFCON 2023

MALI took advantage of an early let-off to beat South Africa 2-0 in the Africa Cup of Nations on Tuesday and take the lead in Group E. After Percy Tau missed a penalty for South Africa, Mali captain Hamari Traore broke the deadlock after an hour and Lassine Sinayoko added a second six minutes later to put the west Africans ahead of Namibia on goal difference in the standings. Traore was quickest to react and scored from centimetres out after South Africa goalkeeper Ronwen Williams had barely kept out a curling free kick from Sekou Koita at the Amadou Gon…

Jan

2024

By The African Mirror

Dazzling TotalEnergies CAF AFCON opener showcases Cote d’Ivoire’s vibrant culture

AFCON 2023

IMMERSING spectators in a breathtaking spectacle, the opening ceremony of the 2024 TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations transformed Abidjan's Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara into a kaleidoscope of color and cultural richness. On that vibrant Saturday evening, the iconic stadium pulsed with life as dancers, acrobats, and musicians embarked on a high-octane journey, encapsulating the essence of Cote d'Ivoire's diverse heritage. Carefully choreographed routines became a captivating showcase, revealing the nation's pride in shaping "a people and a destiny" over time. The performances radiated a spirit of unity, with Cote d'Ivoire extending its legendary hospitality to welcome all 54 African…

Jan

2024

By The African Mirror

TotalEnergies AFCON2024: Hosts Cote d’Ivoire open with impressive win over Guinea Bissau

AFCON 2023

IN a fervent stadium atmosphere electrified by the passionate cheers of local fans, Côte d'Ivoire commenced their TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations journey with a resounding victory, triumphing 2-0 over Guinea-Bissau in Saturday night's inaugural match in the capital Abidjan. The Elephants wasted no time in establishing dominance on their home turf, the Stade Olympique Alassane Ouattara, seizing the lead a mere four minutes into the encounter through the prowess of Seko Fofana. The Lens midfielder seized upon a loose ball outside the box, unleashing a sublime strike that soared beyond the grasp of goalkeeper Jonas Mendes. Fofana, displaying…

Jan

2024

By The African Mirror

TotalEnergies hires former Benin PM to assess E.Africa land purchases

BUSINESS

FRANCE'S TotalEnergies has hired former prime minister of Benin Lionel Zinsou to assess land purchases in Uganda and Tanzania as part of the Tilenga oil and East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) projects. Activist groups, led by Friends of the Earth France, are suing TotalEnergies over the projects, accusing it of failing to protect local people and the environment. TotalEnergies rejects the allegations. TotalEnergies said on Thursday that as the land acquisition process draws to a close, Zinsou will evaluate the procedures used, the conditions for consultation, the compensation and relocation of people affected, and grievance handling. Zinsou's consulting firm…

Dec

2023

By The African Mirror

TotalEnergies to restart its delayed Mozambique LNG project in early 2024

BUSINESS

FRENCH energy firm TotalEnergies plans to restart its long-delayed $20 billion Mozambique liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in the first quarter of next year, two sources told Reuters. Work on the project has been halted since 2021 when a violent insurgency led by Islamic State-linked militants threatened the Cabo Delgado site, leading to TotalEnergies declaring force majeure and halting construction. In September, chief executive officer at TotalEnergies, Patrick Pouyanne, said the company planned to restart before the end of this year, as the security situation improved with the support of a regional military force including Rwanda. "TotalEnergies have indicated that they…

Dec

2023

By The African Mirror

TotalEnergies pledges $6 billion in Nigeria oil, gas investments

BUSINESS

TOTALENERGIES reaffirmed its commitment to business interests in Nigeria, the French company said, adding that its head Patrick Pouyanne had met Nigeria President Bola Tinubu in Abuja. TotalEnergies said it had signed a cooperation agreement with Nigeria's state oil firm NNPC Ltd to carry out methane detection and measurement campaigns using its advanced drone-based AUSEA technology on oil and gas facilities in Nigeria. TotalEnergies pledged to "invest $6 billion in the coming years," with a focus on offshore oil projects and gas production across all terrain, Tinubu's office said in a statement, citing Pouyanne. Tinubu's meeting with Pouyanne follows similar talks…

Oct

2023

By The African Mirror

Namibia sees first oil from offshore discoveries by 2030

NEWS

NAMIBIA expects the first oil from major offshore finds by 2030 and is considering a Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) platform to help it export the crude oil, its petroleum commissioner said. Namibia, which has yet to produce any oil and gas, has attracted strong interest from international energy companies after Shell and TotalEnergies made discoveries off the coast of the southern African country. Petroleum commissioner Maggy Shino told Reuters at an oil conference in Cape Town, South Africa, that the two oil companies were conducting appraisal tests to determine if they contained commercial amounts of oil that could be developed.…

Oct

2023

By FORREST CRELLIN and AMERICA HERNANDEZ

Mozambique attack survivors file complaint against TotalEnergies

NEWS

SURVIVORS and relatives of victims of a 2021 insurgent attack in Mozambique have filed a complaint against TotalEnergies for negligence and indirect manslaughter, saying the company had failed to ensure the safety of subcontractors. TotalEnergies rejected the allegations, saying they were "inaccurate." Islamist insurgents attacked the port city of Palma in March 2021, killing many civilians in areas close to Mozambique LNG infrastructure projects, owned in part by TotalEnergies. The plaintiffs - including three survivors and four relatives of victims who died in an ambush - allege that TotalEnergies failed to inform subcontractors of the risks of possible attacks or of the progress of such…

Oct

2023

By WENDELL ROELF

South Africa gives go-ahead for TotalEnergies to drill offshore

NEWS

SOUTH Africa's environment ministry has given the go-ahead for TotalEnergies to drill offshore for gas and oil, after rejecting an appeal from more than a dozen individuals and lobby groups who intend to challenge the decision. The appeal to stop TotalEnergies from drilling in Block 5/6/7 off the Cape coast was the latest in a series of actions seeking to halt energy companies exploring for new offshore discoveries at the foot of Africa. It sought to persuade environment minister Barbara Creecy to set aside the environmental authorisation granted to the French energy company by the Department of Mineral Resources and…