How ENI Found an Alternative to Russian Gas in Africa
February 2nd, 2026
Via The Africa Report, a look at how – in the wake of the war in Ukraine – the Italian giant was forced to turn its back on Moscow. Over four years, it has turned the continent – Brazzaville to Luanda via Maputo – into its new gas stronghold: As the Russia-Ukraine war drags on, ENI has completed […]
Read more »ADNOC Buys Into Turkmenistan Gas
May 16th, 2025
Via XRG, a report that XRG, the international investment arm of Abu Dhabi National Oil Co., is acquiring a stake in an offshore gas and condensate field in Turkmenistan: XRG expands footprint in Central Asia with a 38% interest in the offshore “Block I” gas and condensate fields in Turkmenistan Partnership with PETRONAS reflects XRG’s […]
Read more »What TotalEnergies Is Betting On Its Mozambique Megaproject
May 7th, 2025
Via The Africa Report, a report why TotalEnergies is now betting on its Mozambique megaproject: Halted since 2021 following a jihadist attack, the Mozambique LNG project is set to resume by mid-2025, announced Patrick Pouyanné, CEO of the French energy giant. There is renewed optimism surrounding TotalEnergies’ massive project in Mozambique. Suspended in 2021 after […]
Read more »Why Somalia’s Oil Deal with Turkiye is Facing Growing Backlash
April 27th, 2025
Via The Africa Report, an article on why Somalia’s oil deal with Turkiye is facing growing backlash: Billed as a win-win for development, the pact has ignited sharp criticism, with opponents arguing it grants Ankara outsized control and chips away at Mogadishu’s sovereignty. Turkiye’s ambitions in the Horn of Africa have taken a significant leap […]
Read more »Bolivia Authorizes State Oil Company To Tap Crypto for Fuel Trade
March 15th, 2025
Via MSN, a report on Bolivia’s authorization of its state oil company to use cryptocurrency for energy imports: Key Takeaways Bolivia’s state energy firm, YPFB, will use cryptocurrency for energy imports amid a worsening fuel crisis. The country is struggling with declining gas exports and a shortage of foreign currency reserves. Crypto adoption in Bolivia […]
Read more »China and Sri Lanka Eye New Phase of BRI with $3.7bn Investment
January 17th, 2025
Via Nikkei Asia, an article on China’s renewed BRI interest in Sri Lanka: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will wrap up his inaugural visit to China Friday after securing a landmark investment deal that can help his country’s struggling economy, while adding value to Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative projects in the strategically-located island. […]
Read more »Focusing primarily on The New Seven Sisters - the largely state owned petroleum companies from the emerging world that have become key players in the oil & gas industry as identified by Carola Hoyos, Chief Energy Correspondent for The Financial Times - but spanning other nascent opportunities around the globe that may hold potential in the years ahead, Wildcats & Black Sheep is a place for the adventurous to contemplate & evaluate the emerging markets of tomorrow.