Will Trump 2.0 fuel the boom?
Written by Black Hot Fire Network on April 1, 2025
- Alignment with Trump’s energy-first ethos would mean that Africa could unlock significant funding for wide-ranging fossil fuel projects, and not just the offshore oil and gas ventures that dominate the headlines.
- The continent should capitalize on all opportunities in onshore projects, wildcat wells (exploratory drilling in unproven areas), and the proliferation of numerous small operators.
- These avenues lead the way to diversity in Africa’s energy portfolio, job creation, and massively strengthened energy security.
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