ExxonMobil Launches New Drilling Phase at Angola’s Block 15 After License Extension to 2037 ExxonMobil is preparing to launch a new drilling campaign at Block 15 in Angola following the signing of a fresh agreement with the National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency (ANPG) during the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025 Conference and Exhibition. Speaking in an on-stage interview at the event, Katrina Fisher, Country Manager of ExxonMobil Angola, confirmed that a drillship has
ExxonMobil Signs Deal with ANPG to Expand Block 15 Acreage, Unlocking New Oil Resources in Angola Energy major ExxonMobil and its partners in Block 15 have signed a new agreement with Angola’s upstream regulator, the National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency (ANPG), expanding the block’s acreage and extending its production potential. The agreement was formalized during the Angola Oil & Gas 2025 Conference and Exhibition last week in Luanda, marking another milestone in Angola’s strategy
ExxonMobil Boosts Offshore Safety and Efficiency in Angola with Drone and 3D Sonar Technology Global energy major ExxonMobil is revolutionizing offshore oil and gas operations in Angola through the adoption of drone-based inspections and advanced 3D sonar imaging. The company invests nearly $1 billion annually in innovative technologies, with a strong focus on improving safety, reducing downtime, and enhancing data accuracy across its global operations. Speaking at an ExxonMobil-sponsored pre-conference session during the Angola Oil
Etu Energias Closes $1 Billion in M&A Deals, Targets 80,000 bpd by 2030 Etu Energias, Angola’s largest private oil company, has finalized nearly $1 billion in merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions over the past three years, underscoring its aggressive growth strategy in the country’s energy sector. The announcement was made by CEO Edson dos Santos during a live interview at the Angola Oil & Gas 2025 Conference and Exhibition. “Over the last three years, we
Sonangol Unveils Plan for 100+ EV Charging Points and Solar Expansion to Drive Angola’s Energy Transition Angola’s national oil company, Sonangol, has announced plans to deploy more than 100 Electric Vehicle Charging Points (EVCP) across the country by 2028, reinforcing its commitment to the nation’s energy transition strategy. The announcement was made during a Sonangol-sponsored pre-conference workshop led by Jelson Pereira, Head of the Operational Management of Energy Assets Department at Sonangol Gas and Renewable
Copia Group Drives Angola Oil & Gas Growth Through Safety, Efficiency, and Environmental ComplianceCivil engineering leader Copia Group of Companies has underscored the critical role of operational efficiency, safety, and environmental compliance in supporting the growth of Angola’s oil and gas sector. Speaking ahead of the Angola Oil & Gas 2025 Conference and Exhibition, Grildo José Francisco, Director of Oil, Gas & Biofuel Projects at Copia Group, highlighted the company’s active contribution to Angola’s onshore
Corcel to Begin 326-km 2D Seismic Survey in Angola’s KON 16 Block with Exploration Well Planned for 2026 Independent oil and gas company Corcel plans to initiate a 326-kilometer 2D seismic data acquisition program in the second half of 2025, with the goal of drilling a new exploration well in Angola’s Block KON 16 approximately 12 months later. The announcement was made during a Corcel-sponsored pre-conference workshop on September 2, ahead of the Angola Oil
Nigeria’s FIRST E&P Sets 2030 Goal of 250,000 BOE/D and 1 Bcf/D Gas Processing Capacity FIRST Exploration and Petroleum Development Company (FIRST E&P), a leading Nigerian independent oil and gas company, has unveiled ambitious growth targets for 2030. The company is aiming to achieve 250,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (BOE/D) in equity production and develop a robust midstream business with a gas processing and supply capacity of 1 billion standard cubic feet per
Dangote Refinery Faces Extended Gasoline Unit Shutdown, Impacting Global Fuel Markets Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery, one of the world’s largest single-train refineries with a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day (bpd), may see its gasoline production unit remain offline for two to three months due to ongoing repairs, according to industry monitor IIR Energy. The Residue Fluidised Catalytic Cracking Unit (RFCCU), which processes 204,000 bpd, has been offline since August 29 following catalyst leaks. While the
Shell Signs Angola Oil Deal After 20-Year Exit, Joining Chevron and Sonangol in Block 33 Shell Plc has returned to Angola’s oil sector after a two-decade absence, a move that signals renewed global confidence in the country’s energy industry following sweeping reforms aimed at attracting foreign investment. The Anglo-Dutch energy giant, together with Chevron Corp. and state-owned Sonangol EP, signed agreements with Angola’s National Agency of Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG) for exploration rights in
