AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGas & Power Market Signals: GECF data shows global pipeline gas imports up 1% Jan–Aug 2026 to 409 bcm, with EU demand rising on reconfigured supply (not random swings) while China’s pipeline reliance eased. Clean Cooking Push: Kenya joined the Clean Cooking Alliance, aiming to accelerate access ahead of the 2027 Africa Clean Cooking Summit in Nairobi. West Africa Energy Diplomacy: ECOWAS, EU and GIZ launched a regional energy governance and information system for West Africa, targeting better coordination. Senegal Gas & Algeria’s Expansion: Sonelgaz signed two MOUs with Senelec to transfer know-how across power and gas infrastructure, sparking debate as Senegal moves toward gas. Oil & Refining Industrialization: At Egypt’s Alamein forum, Al-Sisi met Dangote to discuss investments in energy, fertilizer and cement; business leaders urged value addition and warned about an “African scale penalty” from fragmented rules. Nigeria Oil Policy: Petroleum minister Lokpobiri defended Tinubu-era reforms, citing 80%+ crude output growth and calling petrol subsidy financially unsustainable. Energy Access & Finance: Afreximbank extended a EUR 40m revolving working capital facility to Cameroon’s Prometal SA to boost local steel value chains. Fuel Security in Gabon: Gabon announced temporary diesel rationing in Greater Libreville, with a return to normal expected after an incoming shipment.
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