AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoGabon Energy & Infrastructure: Lloyd’s Register is providing classification and technical assurance for the conversion of LNG Bayelsa into an FSU, “FSU LNG Cap Lopez,” for Perenco’s Gabon floating LNG project—aimed at LNG storage, export support from a nearshore barge, and reduced routine gas flaring. Gabon Mining Policy: Libreville is moving to end raw manganese exports and push more domestic processing, targeting higher value per tonne, more industrial jobs, and new processing investment. Regional Gas Deal: Panoro Energy signed an $80m deal to buy DNO’s indirect stake in four producing offshore gas fields in Ivory Coast’s Block CI-27, where gas supplies about 70% of domestic needs. Telecom Connectivity: Airtel Africa and Starlink launched a direct-to-phone satellite service in the DRC, letting compatible smartphones connect without a dish (initially SMS and light data). Corruption Watch: Nigeria’s EFCC and ICPC have started investigations into the use of Nigeria’s N12bn intervention fund released to the NFF for players’ wages and bonuses. Business Climate & Jobs: UN Economic Commission for Africa urged SADC to accelerate industrialisation by processing minerals and agricultural output into regional value chains.
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