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Nigeria’s 650 kbpd Dangote Refinery being commissioned; largest single-train refinery in world

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The Dangote Petroleum Refinery, which covers an area of approximately 2,635 hectares—about the six times the size of Victoria Island in Lagos, Nigeria—is expected to be Africa’s largest oil refinery and the world’s largest single-train facility.

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China’s CNOOC to acquire Canada-based Nexen for $15.1B; offshore oil and gas, oil sands, and shale gas

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The transaction will be funded by CNOOC Limited’s existing cash resources and external financing. In Nigeria, CNOOC Limited will continue Nexen’s partnership in the Usan project and maintain its active development, appraisal and exploration drilling campaign on Nexen’s Nigerian acreage. OPTI Canada Inc.

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Volkswagen plans integrated mobility concept in Rwanda; vehicle production in Kenya

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In addition to vehicle production, Volkswagen will be offering Kenyan customers a comprehensive package including a manufacturer’s guarantee as well as a maintenance and service plan. With the CKD production of the bestselling car model in the sub-Saharan region—the Polo Vivo—Volkswagen is stepping up its commitment to Africa.

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