Sintana Energy has surged to the top position on the TSX Venture 50, propelled by its significant oil and gas discoveries in the Orange Basin. The company’s indirect interest in the PEL 83 exploration campaign, led by Galp Energia (80%), Namcor (10%), and Custos (10%), has positioned it as a standout performer among 50 other companies. With Custos Energy, in which Sintana holds a 49% indirect ownership, the CEO, Robert Bose, emphasized the transformative impact
Petrobras unveiled plans on Tuesday February 19th to launch the pilot phase of the Hisep project within four years, aiming to reinject carbon dioxide (CO2) extracted from oil fields underground. Unlike traditional methods, Hisep conducts this process directly on the seabed rather than on the platform. The pilot phase is scheduled to take place in the pre-salt Mero field located in the Santos Basin. Following successful laboratory tests, Petrobras will proceed with the assembly of
Companies in the mining sector, along with government officials and representatives from civil society, have reacted to the Executive’s plan to commission a study on the competitiveness of the Angolan mining sector. Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, emphasized that such a study would facilitate decision-making regarding potential adjustments or changes to existing legislation within the extractive sector. This initiative aims to align Angola with the standards set by the Extractive Industries
The Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, urged the newly appointed members of the Board of Directors of the National Petroleum, Gas, and Biofuels Agency (ANPG) to uphold the ongoing initiatives aimed at stabilizing production and sustaining strategies for block bidding. Presiding over the inauguration ceremony in Luanda, Azevedo emphasized the need for swift action to ensure the implementation of these directives. Acknowledging the accomplishments of the outgoing administration over the past
Since 2014, The Gambia has witnessed the successful drilling of up to 11 wells, igniting a surge in industry interest in the country’s offshore opportunities. Positioned in close proximity to the significant 230-million-barrel Sangomar discovery in neighboring Senegal, The Gambia boasts substantial prospectivity, with over 10,000 km2 of offshore acreage and preliminary resource estimates suggesting reserves of three billion barrels. Currently, three companies are actively exploring offshore: As The Gambia’s offshore exploration activity gains momentum,
According to Marc Nicolle, CEO of Mopani Gold, gold production at the Venice Mine Complex in Zimbabwe is set to triple. Mopani Gold, the company operating the Venice Mine, plans to enhance processing facilities and implement a new corporate social responsibility strategy to boost gold production from 4,000 tons per month to 15,000 tons. Additionally, the mining firm will expand its existing 1 MW solar power plant to ensure a sustainable energy supply to the
The Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) and Turkey’s state energy company, BOTAŞ, have forged an agreement to collaborate on natural gas and LNG trading. This landmark agreement was formalized during President Erdogan’s first visit to Egypt in over a decade. The collaboration encompasses various facets, including exploring natural gas and LNG trading opportunities, joint efforts in natural gas infrastructure development and underground storage, as well as the exchange of technical expertise and knowledge. In
As Africa gears up to harness its gas resources for both domestic consumption and international markets, the United States is increasingly recognizing liquefied natural gas (LNG) as a pivotal avenue for investment, alongside traditional oil exploration. Recent projections by energy research and consultancy group Wood Mackenzie in October 2023 highlighted Africa’s ambitious $800-billion, 20-year upstream capital expenditure program, poised to yield world-class LNG projects in Mozambique and floating LNG (FLNG) ventures across five countries. This
With the potential to reach a diamond production level of approximately 14.6 million carats this year, Angola’s mining industry is well-positioned for significant growth under the country’s newly approved National Development Plan 2023-2027. Boasting political stability and strategic access to international markets, a strict adherence to regulations governing the establishment of mining companies in Angola will be crucial for the country to secure funds for investment in the sector. In February 2023, Angola strengthened its
Four hydrocarbon research and prospecting wells will be drilled in Mozambique this year. Two of the wells will be drilled in the Angoche region, one in the Búzi area and a fourth in the PT5-C area operated by Sasol, a source from the National Petroleum Institute (INP) told ‘Notícias’. This will be the second time in almost a year that drilling has been carried out in Angoche. Last year, Eni drilled a well, with negative
