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AFRICA: OPEC Pays Last Tribute to Barkindo as Secretary-general. Following the death in his home country Nigeria on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, OPEC boss, Barkindo who spent over 40 years working in the oil and gas industry, was laid to rest in Yola, Adamawa State on Wednesday, July 6, according to Islamic rites. OPEC sent special tributes. Report: Africa Energy Forum AEF estimates that Nigeria, Algeria and Egypt will account for 80% of Africa's LNG production from 2022 to 2025. Tanzania becomes the first African country to use electric train. Tanzania on July 4 began testing its new electric rail line as part of its commitment to reducing carbon emissions by moving away from diesel-powered trains used by its regional peers. The country is currently in agreement with Turkish and South Korean firms to ensure the full rollout of environmental friendly locomotives. NNPC to Establish Automotive Ethanol fuel Refinery in Kogi. An automotive biofuels scheme which will ensure the productio