Apr 4, 2025 · Perenco, a London-based oil and gas company, will deploy a 2003-built steam LNG carrier, Golar Spirit, with a capacity of 129,000 cubic meters, as a floating storage unit for its
Aug 7, 2025 · At the same time, Gabon is placing greater emphasis on natural gas development through its Gas Master Plan, which aims to strengthen domestic infrastructure and diversify
Jun 30, 2025 · • Gabon signs two major financing agreements with Afreximbank totaling over $3.2 billion. • Projects target mining sector transformation, expanded energy capacity, and
Gabon grid-side energy storage project. The two projects (pictured) are sited at a Southern California Edison substation in Santa Ana, California. closer to 1,850MW will be needed to
News from 2025 April 4: Perenco to use Golar Spirit as floating storage for $1 bln Gabon LNG project. Find the latest news from the maritime industry on the PortNews website.
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The Gabon 3rd Photovoltaic Energy Storage Expo isn''''t just another industry event—it''''s a catalyst for Africa''''s clean energy revolution. With over 600 million people in sub-Saharan Africa lacking
3 days ago · Gabon and Equatorial Guinea have interconnected their power grids, allowing the immediate import of 3 megawatts to supply northern Gabon, which has been facing persistent
As Gabon transitions from oil dependency to cleaner energy, gas-fired power generation will bridge the gap and support the country’s shift. Key infrastructure developments, such as the Owendo plant and floating power solutions, position Gabon for long-term energy security and enhance its potential as a regional energy hub.
The demand for advanced technology, skilled labor and power generation services will continue to rise as Gabon expands its electricity generation capacity, presenting significant opportunities for companies in gas extraction, power generation and transmission.
Mostly based in Port-Gentil, Gabon’s oil and gas service sector went through a difficult period following the price crash, and is facing another crisis now.
Gabon’s accelerated focus on gas-to-power presents significant investment opportunities, driven by its growing energy market and strategic push to diversify its energy mix.
This week, Gabon has taken significant steps toward revolutionizing its energy landscape, marking a crucial moment in the country’s drive to harness natural gas as a key resource for domestic power generation.
The Owendo gas power plant project, which will commence construction in June, is expected to play a vital role in Gabon’s goal of increasing its electricity generation by 50% by 2025.
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