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Africa Emerges as Focal Point in Global Oil and Gas Exploration

Global oil and gas exploration is increasingly concentrated in “core” areas like Guyana and Namibia, where recent discoveries have been made.
While this concentration brings economic benefits, it also raises concerns about unexplored potential in other regions and the environmental impact of deepwater drilling.
Namibia, with its recent discoveries and influx of major oil companies, is poised to become a significant player in the global oil and gas market, but must navigate the challenges of the “resource curse.”

Canada’s Oil Industry Enjoys Boom Year, But There’s a Catch

Plans to cap emissions on hydrocarbon production are angering energy producers and face resistance in Canada’s major oil province Alberta.
At the end of last year, Canada’s federal government introduced a draft framework to cap pollution from the oil and gas sector to reduce emissions.
The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers (CAPP) has criticized the plan for being too ambitious and emphasized that the industry is already working hard to reduce emissions.

Crude oil production rises by 31,629b/d

The Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC) yesterday said crude oil production increased by 31,629 barrels per day (b/d) from 1.4mb/d in May 2024 to 1.5mb/d in June 2024. This was contained in its June 2024 Oil Production Status Report that the Commission released on its website.