AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoEnergy & Offshore Investment: Eni has tasked Altera Infrastructure with a newbuild FPSO for the Baleine Phase 3 development offshore Côte d’Ivoire, with EPCIC plus a 15-year bareboat charter—another signal that West Africa’s oil and gas buildout is moving from planning to hardware. Digital Infrastructure Deal: Equinix is buying MainOne Cable for about $320m, giving the data-center giant a foothold across Nigeria, Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana as regional demand for connectivity and storage keeps rising. Climate & Flood Risk: Heavy rains have killed dozens in Côte d’Ivoire and Ghana, with Abidjan and Accra hit hardest; officials say rescue and evacuation efforts are ongoing and the rainy season is only starting. Cocoa Market Volatility: Cocoa prices are rebounding above $5,000/ton as wet weather across Ghana and Côte d’Ivoire revives supply fears, even while weak chocolate demand keeps pressure on the outlook. Industrial Value-Add Angle: Côte d’Ivoire is pushing cashew industry exhibition efforts aimed at deeper processing and higher value addition. World Cup, Local Industry Tie-In: Ivory Coast’s cocoa leadership and the broader West African supply chain are getting fresh global attention as the tournament drives demand for food and consumer products.
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