In late 2019, as the African oil and gas industry was looking to the future with optimism, Offshore Engineer wrote that the continent was had reason to expect a “more productive 2020.”

The emergence of Senegal as a regional energy power is an exciting story. But for almost two decades, in fact, the country has been producing its own natural gas onshore, an hour’s drive from Dakar.

Total and Apache Corporation have made a new significant oil and gas discovery at the Keskesi East-1 well, in Block 58 off the coast of Suriname. This follows previous discoveries at Maka Central, Sapakara West and Kwaskwasi.

Following the widely acclaimed release of his second book, Billions At Play: The Future of African Energy and Making Deals, NJ Ayuk has now released a 2nd edition of the best-seller that takes into account new market realities in a post-Covid19 era.

Executive Chairman, NJ Ayuk dissects the situation in Mozambique’s northern Cabo Delgado province and expresses the willingness to assist from the African Energy Chamber.