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Vitol

2026-06-012026-08-23

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  1. August 2026
  2. Joy Online

    She said Eni, Vitol and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC) had pledged US$1.5 billion towards expanding gas exports and developing the Eban-Akoma discoveries.

    Ghana clears upstream disputes as $3.5bn investment pipeline takes shape
  3. Joy Online

    Venezuela’s oil export agreement with the U.S., extended several times, has allowed traders including Vitol and Trafigura to ship ​over 140 million barrels of crude and fuel this year, with most cargoes bound to the U.S.

    Tankers stack up as Venezuela sells oil faster than its ports can handle
  4. Joy Online

    He also disclosed that partners in the Offshore Cape Three Points project, comprising Eni, Vitol and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), had pledged approximately US$1.5 billion to increase gas production, develop the Eban-Akoma discoveries and pursue new exploration

    US$3.5bn fresh investment shows renewed confidence in Ghana’s oil sector – Jinapor
  5. Joy Online

    It hosts ​Europe’s largest oil refinery, Shell’s 404,000-barrel-per-day Pernis plant, in addition to other oil refineries ​operated by BP, ExxonMobil and Vitol.

    One dead, six injured in blast at Rotterdam petroleum storage facility
  6. Joy Online

    Letters have also been sent to private prison operator GEO Group and security ​firm Salus Worldwide Solutions for their ⁠contracts with the DHS as well as commodity traders Vitol and Trafigura over the administration’s sale of Venezuelan oil, the two sources said.

    Democrats plan Trump investigations over impeachment if they win House, sources say
  7. June 2026
  8. Business & Financial Times

    The company is the operator of the OCTP project with a 44.4% interest, alongside Vitol (35.6%) and Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (20%), helping to meet approximately 70% of the country’s gas demand for power generation.

    Eni signs LOI with Italian AICS to advance sustainable development initiatives
  9. The Ghanaian Times

    The company is the operator of the OCTP project with a 44.4 per cent interest, alongside Vitol (35.6 per cent) and Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (20 per cent), helping to meet approximately 70 per cent of the country’s gas demand for power generation.

    Eni Ghana signs LOI with Italian Agency for Development Cooperation
  10. Joy Online

    Other partners in the project are Vitol, with a 35.6% stake, and the Ghana National Petroleum Corporation (GNPC), which holds 20%.

    Eni Ghana, Italian Development Agency sign agreement to explore joint development projects
  11. Business & Financial Times

    He said offshore developments led by partners including Tullow Oil, Kosmos Energy, Eni, Vitol and Ghana National Petroleum Corporation have transformed Ghana’s energy landscape over the past decade.

    Investment, payment security key to regional gas expansion
  12. The Ghanaian Times

    He said, following directives from President Mahama, the ministry worked closely with stakeholders, including GNPC, Tullow Ghana, Kosmos Energy, Eni, Vitol, Sentuo Oil Refinery, BOST, and regulators, to develop a roadmap that resulted in the successful delivery of Jubilee crude f

    Historic shift: Ghana processes Jubilee oil locally… as Sentuo receives first consignment
Mining & Energy

Ghana resolves upstream disputes, attracts $3.5bn investment

The News

Ghana's government has resolved outstanding disputes with oil and gas operators, creating a more predictable environment for investment. Partners in the Jubilee and TEN fields have committed US$2 billion to further development activities, expected to support increased oil production and boost gas output.

22 August 2026 · Joy Online

Yesterday

  1. Ghana resolves upstream disputes, attracts $3.5bn investment

    Ghana's government has resolved outstanding disputes with oil and gas operators, creating a more predictable environment for investment. Partners in the Jubilee and TEN fields have committed US$2 billion to further development activities, expected to support increased oil production and boost gas output.

    22 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 21 August

  1. Venezuela's ageing oil ports bottleneck exports despite rising output

    Venezuela's crumbling port terminals are capping crude exports at 1.25 million barrels per day despite higher production, with tankers facing up to 30-day delays due to ageing infrastructure, power outages, and quality issues. The infrastructure bottleneck is complicating U.S. efforts to quickly boost Venezuelan oil exports and creating disputes over demurrage costs.

    21 August 2026 · Joy Online

Tuesday 18 August

  1. US$3.5bn oil investments signal renewed confidence in Ghana sector

    Ghana's Energy Minister says fresh investment commitments of approximately US$2 billion from Jubilee and TEN field partners and US$1.5 billion from the Offshore Cape Three Points project demonstrate renewed confidence in the country's oil and gas industry.

    18 August 2026 · Joy Online

Thursday 13 August

  1. Blast at Rotterdam petroleum facility kills one, injures six

    An explosion at a Gunvor petroleum storage tank in Rotterdam's port on Thursday killed one person and injured six others during maintenance work. Police found no immediate sign of sabotage and said all scenarios remained under investigation.

    13 August 2026 · Joy Online

Saturday 8 August

  1. U.S. Democrats plan Trump investigations if they gain House control

    U.S. House Democrats are developing an investigative strategy targeting companies and financial firms surrounding President Trump, using hearings, subpoenas, and document requests rather than pursuing immediate impeachment. Democrats say this approach, informed by lessons from Trump's first term, aims to build evidence of whether Trump used his power to benefit himself, allies, or donors.

    8 August 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 19 June

  1. Eni Ghana signs cooperation agreement with Italian development agency

    Eni Ghana has signed a Letter of Intent with the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS) to explore strategic partnerships aimed at advancing sustainable development initiatives in Ghana, with cooperation focusing on education, TVET, agriculture, water and sanitation, community health, nutrition, and economic diversification.

    19 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Thursday 18 June

  1. Eni Ghana partners with Italian agency on sustainable development

    Eni Ghana has signed a Letter of Intent with the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation to advance sustainable development initiatives in Ghana, focusing on education, TVET, agriculture, WASH, community health, nutrition, and economic diversification in host communities.

    18 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Tuesday 16 June

  1. Eni Ghana, Italian agency sign development cooperation agreement

    Eni Ghana and the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation have signed a Letter of Intent to explore joint sustainable development initiatives in education, TVET, agriculture, water and sanitation, community health, nutrition, food security and economic diversification in communities where Eni operates. The non-binding agreement establishes a framework for future cooperation aligned with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.

    16 June 2026 · Joy Online

Friday 12 June

  1. Investment and payment security needed for West Africa gas expansion

    At the 2026 West Africa Gas Summit in Accra, officials and industry leaders said regional gas integration requires stronger commercial frameworks and private investment to lower energy costs and support industrialisation across West Africa. The West African Gas Pipeline, which transports gas from Nigeria to Ghana, Togo and Benin, demonstrates successful regional cooperation that could be expanded further.

    12 June 2026 · Business & Financial Times

Tuesday 9 June

  1. Ghana delivers first Jubilee crude cargo to Sentuo refinery locally

    Ghana has delivered its first cargo of locally produced Jubilee crude oil to the Sentuo Oil Refinery in Tema for processing, 15 years after the country's first crude oil production from the Jubilee Field in 2011. The initiative aims to increase Ghana's participation in the oil and gas value chain, strengthen energy independence, and reduce reliance on imported refined petroleum products.

    9 June 2026 · The Ghanaian Times

Monday 1 June

  1. Energy sector needs GH¢12.9bn support despite higher ESLA levy

    The Finance Ministry reports that revenue from Ghana's consolidated Energy Sector Shortfall and Debt Repayment Levy totalled GH¢8.66 billion in 2025, falling short of GH¢22.67 billion in total energy sector obligations and requiring GH¢12.9 billion in government support despite an increase in the levy from 95 pesewas to GH¢1.95 per litre in June.

    1 June 2026 · Joy Online

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