by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 8, 2026 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Economic, Political
Algeria: Sonatrach Awards Contract for Production Expansion at Hassi Bir Rekaiz Summary: On 5 May 2026, Algeria signed a more than $1 billion agreement to expand the Hassi Bir Rekaiz oilfield to increase crude production. State-owned Sonatrach awarded the engineering,...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 8, 2026 | Diplomacy, Mauritania, Political, Security
Mauritania: Swiss Bunkering Service Launches Amid Global Trade Uncertainty Summary: On 6 May 2026, Swiss-based energy and commodities trading company Minerva Bunkering launched a new bunkering service in Mauritania after receiving a license from the National...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 8, 2026 | Diplomacy, Economic, Libya
Libya: Bouri Field Offshore Construction Proceeding Despite Political Deadlock Summary: On 5 May 2026, Mellitah Oil & Gas Company completed the fabrication and assembly of key components for the Bouri Field gas utilization project in Libya, a $1.56...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 3, 2026 | Diplomacy, Mauritania, Political, Security
Mauritania: Instability in Mali Strains Humanitarian, Security Resources Summary: Amid the recent attacks in Mali involving jihadist groups and Tuareg separatists, worsening insecurity across northern and central regions has triggered new displacement flows toward...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | May 1, 2026 | Algeria, Diplomacy, Political
Algeria: Resumed Deportations by France Signal Improving Diplomatic Ties Summary: On 23 April 2026, France resumed limited deportations of Algerian nationals after Algeria restarted issuing consular laissez-passers, ending nearly a year of operational blockage in...
by Dispatch Risk Analysis | Apr 29, 2026 | Diplomacy, Economic, Libya
Libya: NOC Signs MOU with Chevron to Explore Shale Resources Summary: On 28 April 2026, Chevron signed a memorandum of understanding with National Oil Corporation (NOC) to evaluate Libya’s unconventional oil and gas potential, marking a step toward expanding its...
