Norwegian energy intelligence firm Rystad Energy expects that majority of Africa’s top planned oil and gas projects that were expecting final investment decisions under an oil price assumption of between $55 and $60 per barrel will be hit hard by the current oil prices and coronavirus impact.
“Now, with oil prices falling to below their break-even costs, Rystad Energy expects many projects to be delayed, causing the continent’s expected liquids production to decline for most of this decade and energy-reliant state budgets to take significant hits,” Rystad said.