Angola’s Sodiam Launches Online Auction of 74 Special Rough Diamonds in Luanda. Sodiam, Angola’s National Diamond Trading Company, has announced a new auction of special rough diamonds, with 74 stones to be offered through an electronic bidding process. Viewing sessions will take place from February 23 to March 3, 2026, at Sodiam’s headquarters in Luanda. The online bidding process will close on March 4 at 10:00 a.m. local time. The auction is being organized in
Angola’s ANPG Confirms 500 Million-Barrel Oil Discovery at Algaita-01 Well in Block 15/06 National Agency of Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG) has announced a new oil discovery at the Algaita-01 well in Block 15/06, located in the Lower Congo Basin offshore Angola. The find is estimated to contain approximately 500 million barrels of oil in place, reinforcing the basin’s exploration potential. Drilling Results Drilling operations at Algaita-01 commenced on January 10 in water depths of
Angola Launches Ndungu Field Production, Targeting 60,000 bpd at Peak Output National Agency of Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG) and Azule Energy have announced the start of full field development at the Ndungu field offshore Angola, marked by the commencement of production from its first three wells. According to ANPG, the milestone represents a significant step forward in the Agogo West Hub Integrated Development (AIWH), a project designed to maximize hydrocarbon recovery in the western
TotalEnergies Plans 2028 FID for Mopane Offshore Namibia, Eyes 350,000 bpd Hub with Venus TotalEnergies is aiming for a final investment decision (FID) in 2028 on its Mopane oil development offshore Namibia, reinforcing its long-term deepwater growth strategy in the Orange Basin. Speaking on the company’s Namibia portfolio, Deputy CFO Arnaud Le Foll said exploration and business development efforts in the Orange Basin have delivered material discoveries that underpin plans for a new multi-field deepwater
Kenya Targets First Oil by Year-End After Gulf Energy Leases GW70 Rig for South Lokichar Basin Kenya is moving closer to achieving its first commercial oil production following the decision by Gulf Energy E&P BV to lease a high-capacity onshore drilling rig for operations in the South Lokichar Basin. Gulf Energy, which assumed control of the Turkana oil project, has contracted the GW70 onshore rig as part of efforts to accelerate development of the long-delayed
Egypt’s EETC Issues 500 MW Solar Tender Under BOO Model to Boost Clean Energy Investment Egyptian Electricity Transmission Company (EETC) has announced a major renewable energy tender for the development of a 500-megawatt (MW) solar photovoltaic (PV) power plant, marking a significant step in Egypt’s strategy to diversify its energy mix and increase the share of renewables in the national grid. The 500 MW project is designed to strengthen Egypt’s clean energy infrastructure and support
Libya Resumes Sinawen Oil Field Production in Nalut After 3.5-Year Suspension National Oil Corporation (NOC) has resumed production at the Sinawen oil field in the Nalut region of western Libya, ending a shutdown that lasted more than three and a half years. The field was taken offline due to financial and technical challenges related to crude transportation via pipelines connected to the Mellitah Oil and Gas Complex. According to the NOC, these constraints disrupted export
Murphy Oil to Drill Bubale-1X in Côte d’Ivoire After Caracal-1X Well Declared Dry Murphy Oil Corporation has completed drilling operations at the Caracal-1X well in Block CI-102 offshore Côte d’Ivoire, reaching a total depth of 8,534 feet (2,601 meters). The company has classified the well as a dry hole after failing to encounter commercially viable hydrocarbons. Subsurface data acquired during drilling will be integrated into ongoing technical evaluations to refine prospectivity across the remaining acreage
Ghana Approves Kosmos Energy License Extensions to 2040, Unlocking $2 Billion Investment and Boosting Jubilee & TEN Output Kosmos Energy has secured parliamentary ratification in Ghana for license extensions covering the West Cape Three Points and Deepwater Tano Petroleum Agreements. The approvals allow continued operations at the Jubilee and TEN fields through 2040, reinforcing long-term production and investment certainty in the country’s offshore sector. The extensions are expected to unlock up to $2 billion in
Botswana’s Okavango Diamond Company to Increase Contract Diamond Sales Amid Weak Global Market Botswana’s state-owned Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) plans to increase the proportion of diamonds it sells through long-term contracts as it adapts to challenging global market conditions, acting managing director Lipalese Makepe said on Wednesday. Contract sales provide greater pricing stability and predictability compared with auctions and tenders, which are typically more competitive and prone to price volatility. The shift comes as rough
