Although Djibouti benefits from an array of renewable resources, the country was a net energy importer as of early 2016 and has set itself some ambitious goals to improve domestic supplies. The energy sector is a key element of the country’s long-term development plan, known as Djibouti Vision 2035, which identifies energy access and security for its 875,000-strong population as strategic...
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A small but important country, Djibouti benefits from its highly strategic location. With access to the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean beyond, the country is a significant gateway to the Horn of Africa and the wider region of East Africa.
Articles & Analysis | Improving Egyptian energy prospects boosts overall economy from The Report: Egypt 2016
The announcement in 2014 that BP, one of the largest foreign investors in Egypt, plans to spend more than $12bn on its Egyptian operations over the next five years marks a significant reversal of fortunes for Egypt’s gas sector as well as for the country’s revenues.
Interviews & Viewpoints | Tarek El Molla, Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources: Interview from The Report: Egypt 2016
Interviews & Viewpoints | Hesham Mekawi, Regional President, BP North Africa: Interview from The Report: Egypt 2016
What is the potential for future large-scale discoveries offshore in the Mediterranean?
