Solo Oil reported that it was informed by its partner, Aminex (operator), that the first payment for gas produced from the Kiliwani North-1 (KN-1) well has been received. The payment was for the gas produced at the KN-1 during April and May and supplied to state-run TPDC. Neil Ritson, Solo’s Chairman commented: “Solo is delighted […]

As long distance runner Feyisa Lilesa crossed the finish line to take the silver medal in the men’s marathon in Rio de Janiero, he raised his arms above his head in a gesture of protest against the killing and abuse of the Oromo people in Ethiopia. Later at a press conference he repeated the gesture. […]

From Egypt, construction on New Capital’s power plant is now 30% complete. The power plant, estimated to cost $2 billion, is one of several planned plants that will boost Egypt’s beleaguered power generation capacity. Siemens has supplied the project with the first round of turbines, with a capacity of 400 MW, and a 4800-MW electricity generator, Al Mal […]