June 23, 2026

The African Tribune

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Shell’s strategic return to Gabon’s oil sector sparks new exploration hopes

After a decade-long absence from Gabon’s oil landscape, Shell, the British energy giant, is making a strategic comeback with a landmark agreement signed with national authorities. The memorandum of understanding, finalized between Thomas Praeger, Shell’s Exploration and New Opportunities Manager, and Clotaire Kondja, Gabon’s Minister of Petroleum, signals a pivotal moment for the country’s energy sector.