João Lourenço Defends Angola’s Exit from OPEC and Lobito Refinery Investment

Angolan President João Lourenço Says OPEC Exit and Lobito Refinery Strategy Were Vindicated by Middle East Crisis Angolan President João Lourenço said on Wednesday that the ongoing conflict in the Middle East has reinforced the correctness of Angola’s decision to withdraw from the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and resume construction of the Lobito refinery. The head of state made the remarks while answering journalists’ questions at the Presidential Palace in Luanda, following

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Angola Invites Gabon to Invest in Lobito Refinery Project

Angola Seeks Gabon’s Investment in $200,000-Barrel-Per-Day Lobito Refinery to Boost Regional Fuel Supply Angola has invited Gabon to participate as an investor in the Lobito Refinery project, currently under construction and fully financed by the state oil company Sonangol. The invitation was extended by Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, during a visit by Gabonese President Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema to the Luanda Refinery on the second day of his two-day

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ANPG and Etu Energias Complete Successful Espadarte 7ST2 Well in Angola’s Block 2/05

Angola’s Block 2/05 Boosted as ANPG and Etu Energias Confirm Successful Espadarte 7ST2 Well Completion and Strong Oil Output The National Agency for Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG), in partnership with Etu Energias and other stakeholders of Block 2/05, has announced the safe and successful completion of drilling, completion, and testing operations of the Espadarte 7ST2 (ESP 7ST2) well, located in the Lower Congo Basin, Angola. According to a statement from Etu Energias accessed by

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Angola–EU Business Forum Targets Major Investment Push for Lobito Corridor Development

Angola-EU Business Forum 2026 Focuses on Mobilizing Investment for Lobito Corridor Infrastructure, Trade, and Energy Growth The 3rd Angola–European Union (EU) Business Forum opened on Tuesday in Luanda, with a strong focus on attracting European investment to accelerate the development of the Lobito Corridor across key sectors including agribusiness, transport, logistics, and energy. Held under the theme “From Dialogue to Concrete Investment,” the forum forms part of broader efforts to strengthen economic cooperation and advance

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South Sudan Declines to Renew Oranto Petroleum’s Block B3 Exploration Agreement

South Sudan Opens Block B3 to New Investors After Ending Oranto Petroleum Exploration Deal South Sudan has decided not to renew the Exploration and Production Sharing Agreement (EPSA) held by Oranto Petroleum for Block B3 after determining that the company failed to meet key contractual obligations. According to the Ministry of Petroleum, a review of the six-year agreement found that Oranto did not complete critical work program commitments, including required seismic surveys and agreed drilling

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Mozambique Relaunches Tender for 30 MW Solar Project in Sofala Province

Mozambique Restarts 30 MW Dondo Solar Tender to Expand Renewable Energy Capacity and Attract Private Investment The Government of Mozambique has relaunched the tender process for a 30 MW solar photovoltaic project in the Dondo district of Sofala Province as part of ongoing efforts to expand the country’s renewable energy capacity. The Ministry of Mineral Resources and Energy is overseeing the process in partnership with the Energy Regulatory Authority. The tender includes a request for

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ExxonMobil Advances Block 15 Redevelopment to Extend Angola Oil Output

ExxonMobil Awards Major Subsea Contract to Boost Production and Extend Life of Angola’s Block 15 Oil Field Angola’s Block 15, one of the country’s largest offshore oil-producing assets, is entering a new phase of redevelopment as ExxonMobil moves to extend the field’s operational lifespan and sustain production levels. The U.S. energy company has awarded an engineering, procurement, construction, and installation (EPCI) contract to the Subsea Integration Alliance (SIA) for the Redevelopment 2.0 Likembe project. The

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Angola Launches Cabinda Refinery to Boost Domestic Fuel Supply and Exports

Angola’s First New Refinery in 50 Years Starts Output in Cabinda, Reducing Fuel Imports and Strengthening Energy Security Angola’s Cabinda refinery, the country’s first new refinery since independence from Portugal 50 years ago, has officially begun supplying fuel to both domestic and international markets. The launch comes at a time of heightened global fuel supply concerns linked to geopolitical tensions in the Middle East. Before the Cabinda facility, Angola relied on a single refinery located

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Eni Moves to Exit Nigerian Onshore Oil Sector with Sale of Remaining Stake in Renaissance JV

Eni to Sell Final 5% Stake in Nigeria’s Renaissance Africa Energy JV as Major Oil Majors Exit Onshore Assets Eni is preparing to sell its remaining 5% stake in the Renaissance Africa Energy joint venture in Nigeria, marking another step in the gradual withdrawal of major international oil companies from the country’s onshore oil sector. The company said the identity of the buyer and the value of the transaction will remain confidential for now. The

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Renewvia Energy Expands Solar Mini-Grid Operations Across Four African Countries to Tackle Energy Poverty

Renewvia Energy to Invest $750M in Solar Mini-Grids Across Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and DR Congo to Expand Electricity Access in Sub-Saharan Africa Renewvia Energy Corp. is accelerating its expansion of solar-powered mini-grid projects across Africa as energy companies intensify efforts to address the continent’s persistent electricity shortage. The Atlanta-based renewable energy firm plans to enter Uganda, Rwanda, Ethiopia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo. The expansion is expected to require approximately $750 million in investment

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