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African Energy Chamber rejects anti-fossil fuel narrative

Africa should reject anti-fossil fuel policies of COP28

Monday, December 11, 2023 0 1359

Following discussions around the future of fossil fuels at the Conference of Parties (COP28), the African Energy Chamber (AEC) has strongly urged African countries to reject any and all anti-fossil fuel policies advocated by developed nations that are committed to phasing out fossil fuels, pushing for an anti-fossil fuel energy transition that does not take into account the needs of the developing world.

First crude for Dangote transferred via SPM

Dangote Refinery Receives Its Maiden Crude Cargo

Monday, December 11, 2023 0 1487

NIGERIA: Shell International Trading and Shipping Company Limited (STASCO) delivered one million barrels of Agbami crude grade to Dangote Refinery’s Single Point Mooring (SPM) where it was discharged into the refinery’s crude oil tanks last week.

Fleet focus for Durban port-turnaround plan

SOUTH AFRICA: With the expected delivery of three second-hand tugs in the first quarter of next year; a 24-hour helicopter service and a...

Terminal operators of last resort to be appointed

SOUTH AFRICA: Transnet National Ports Authority (TNPA) is planning to appoint a panel of terminal operators that will be able to step in as an...

Reach stackers are revolutionising container handling processes

Container yards are essential for the global transportation of goods, and the cargo handling equipment that gets utilised within them is critical...

Driving efficiency in ship repair through automation

SOUTH AFRICA: Ship repair company, Dormac Marine and Engineering, a division of Southey Holdings has chosen to upgrade its Infor LN solution with...

Is Africa ready to implement cabotage laws?

Attending the Africa Maritime Cabotage and Blue Economy Conference hosted by the Republic of Kenya last month, Unathi Sonti, chairperson of the...

IMO roll-call vote adopts resolution against Russian Federation

INTERNATIONAL: Following the decision to postpone the roll-call vote requested by the Russian Federation on Friday, the International Maritime...

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