Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Director General of the Public Utilities Regulatory Authority (PURA), Dr. Njogu Bah, testified before the National Assembly yesterday regarding the controversial importation and sale of fuel from a Russian ship, a deal allegedly carried out under dubious circumstances.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a discreet but highly strategic move, Russia has been channeling vast quantities of oil products into West Africa, with The Gambia emerging as one of the key recipients, according Africa Intelligence magazine.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The leader of the Gambia Democratic Congress (GDC), Hon. Mamma Kandeh, has issued a strong call for greater transparency and accountability from the Gambian government regarding the country’s oil exploration efforts.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – In a move aimed at re-balancing Senegal’s economic partnerships, Prime Minister Ousmane Sonko officially announced the formation of a high-level commission on August 19, 2024. The commission, composed of legal, tax, and energy sector experts, will review contracts signed with foreign companies in key sectors, with a primary focus on the oil and gas industry.
Gambiaj.com – Australia’s Woodside Energy, which operates Sangomar oil and gas field in Senegal, said on Wednesday it had filed a court action in the capital Dakar over a tax assessment.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – Businesses and the general public have expressed growing concerns over the National Water and Electricity Company’s (NAWEC) recurring power outages affecting numerous areas across the Gambia.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) has confirmed the departure of Marlene Robert-Saidy, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of the Water and Sewage Business Unit, following a mutual decision not to renew her contract.
Gambiaj.com – (Sangomar, Senegal) – In a landmark visit to the Sangomar oil exploitation platform on Tuesday, President Bassirou Diomaye Faye reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to the transparent and equitable management of Senegal’s natural resources, emphasizing the strategic importance of this project for the nation’s economy.
The current installed capacity in The Gambia stands at 102 MW, which falls short of peak demand by 11 MW. Additionally, the average electricity tariff in the country is among the highest in the world, at GMD0.15 (or $0.24) per kWh.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – Senegal marked a significant milestone in its economic history with the production of its first barrel of oil from the Sangomar Woodside field on June 10. This landmark achievement, announced by Woodside Energy Group, represents the country’s first offshore oil project.
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