Samuel Sarr, a prominent Senegalese businessman and former Energy Minister, was arrested upon his return from an overseas trip at Blaise Diagne International Airport…
Gambiaj.com – (Dakar, Senegal) – The Sangomar oil field, situated off Senegal’s coast, achieved a significant milestone in October 2024, producing 2.82 million barrels of crude oil. Since the project commenced in June, Sangomar has generated a total of 10.99 million barrels, with 10.57 million barrels already lifted and marketed through 11 international cargo shipments.
A penalty clause required FAR to pay $22 million if it failed to meet this obligation. FAR argued for both an extension and a waiver of the penalty, citing previous drilling efforts and a promised technical review. This review was never delivered. Jerreh Barrow, however, recommended granting FAR’s request and waiving the penalty, a decision supported by the Petroleum Negotiation Committee and approved by the Petroleum Minister, despite the lack of independent verification of FAR’s work.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – The Government of The Gambia has announced a major step forward in its mission to improve electricity infrastructure, with the construction of a high-voltage transmission line under the Gambia Electricity Restoration and Modernization Project (GERMP), funded by the World Bank. The GERMP aims to significantly enhance power distribution and reduce electricity interruptions in the country.
Gambiaj.com – (DAKAR, Senegal) – A seemingly simple task of naming support vessels chartered for the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) gas field, which straddles the maritime border between Senegal and Mauritania, has ignited a diplomatic dispute between the two West African nations.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a tragic incident that has left the community in shock, seven employees of The Gambia’s National Water and Electricity Company (NAWEC) lost their lives when an aging electrical pole collapsed and made contact with high-voltage wires, resulting in immediate electrocution.
Gambiaj.com – (BANJUL, The Gambia) – In a bid to accelerate its energy transition, The Gambia is set to achieve a 70% electrification rate by the end of this year, thanks to substantial investments from the African Development Bank. This target includes electrifying 50% of rural areas, underscoring the country’s commitment to expanding access to electricity across all regions.
Gambiaj.com – (LONDON, United Kingdom) – Senegal’s new government, led by President Bassirou Diomaye Faye, has taken a bold step that is creating waves in the international business community. London based Global Finance Magazine has looked into the Senegalese government newly established commission
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.
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