Angola’s Cabinda Refinery Set to Cut Fuel Imports and Boost Domestic Production by 2025

Angola’s Cabinda Oil Refinery to Begin Fuel Production by 2025, Reducing Reliance on Imports Angola’s long-awaited Cabinda oil refinery, the first new refinery built since the country gained independence nearly five decades ago, is expected to start producing fuel before the end of 2025, Oil and Gas Minister Diamantino Azevedo announced Monday. The 30,000-barrel-per-day (bpd) facility will be Angola’s second refinery and aims to reduce the country’s dependence on costly fuel imports, especially as the

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Chevron Supports Two-Year Emergency Food Program to Combat Malnutrition in Namibia

Chevron Backs Namibia’s Emergency Food Support Program to Aid Vulnerable Communities Harmattan Energy Ltd. (“Chevron”) has pledged support for a two-year Emergency Food Support Programme in Namibia aimed at addressing acute food insecurity and malnutrition. Developed by Palms for Life in partnership with local organizations and the Office of the Vice President, the program will run from September 2025 to September 2027 across eight regions. It will provide daily nutritious meals to 3,150 highly vulnerable

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Alrosa Launches AI Technology to Accelerate Diamond Discovery

Alrosa Introduces AI System to Revolutionize Diamond Exploration in Challenging Terrains Alrosa has introduced a cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) system aimed at accelerating the discovery of diamond deposits in complex geological environments. The new technology is designed to enhance the accuracy of identifying promising exploration sites while significantly reducing search time and costs. The company estimates that the system could save hundreds of millions of rubles per project. Diamond exploration has slowed in recent decades,

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Oregen Energy Expands Namibia Footprint with Orange Basin Acquisition

Oregen Energy Boosts Stake in Namibia’s Orange Basin with Strategic Acquisition and Financing Oregen Energy Corp. has expanded its position in Namibia’s offshore Orange Basin by acquiring an additional 36% equity interest in WestOil Limited, which holds a 70% operating stake in Block 2712A (PEL 107). The transaction, completed through Oregen’s purchase of Oranam Energy Limited, increases Oregen’s ownership in WestOil to 48.5%, giving the company a 33.95% net working interest in Block 2712A. Under

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National Diamond Company Showcases Sustainability and Social Impact at Expo Catoca

Angola’s National Diamond Company Highlights Sustainability and Social Responsibility at Expo Catoca The National Diamond Company of Angola is participating in the inaugural edition of Expo Catoca, presenting an exhibition that highlights its diverse areas of operation, with a strong focus on environmental sustainability and social responsibility. The event, which concludes on Thursday, July 28, has impressed participants and coincides with the 30th anniversary of Sociedade Mineira de Catoca. During the opening ceremony, Diamantino Azevedo,

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Shell Nears Acquisition of Egypt’s Offshore Rahmat Gas Field

Shell is close to finalizing a deal to acquire development rights for Egypt’s offshore Rahmat natural gas field. The deepwater field is estimated to hold 1.3 trillion cubic feet of natural gas and 80 million barrels of condensate, according to data from the Pharaonic Petroleum Company, a joint venture between BP and the Egyptian government, Asharq Business reported. BP previously controlled the concession but relinquished it two years ago after missing the development deadline. Shell

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Petrobras Set to Return to Nigeria as Bilateral Ties Strengthen

Petrobras to Reenter Nigeria Amid Strengthened Brazil-Nigeria Energy Cooperation Brazil’s state-run oil company Petrobras, which exited Nigeria five years ago, is expected to resume operations soon, Nigerian President Bola Tinubu announced. He made the statement during a joint press conference with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva, held during Lula’s two-day visit to Nigeria aimed at bolstering bilateral relations. Petrobras first entered Nigeria in 1998, operating in the deep waters of the Niger Delta.

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OPEC Forecasts Africa to Add 1.2 Million bpd Refining Capacity by 2030

Africa to Add 1.2 Million bpd Refining Capacity by 2030, Creating $100 Billion Investment Opportunity Africa is poised to add 1.2 million barrels per day (bpd) of refining capacity by 2030, making it one of the fastest-growing regions for refinery development, according to the 2025 OPEC World Oil Outlook. Key projects in Nigeria, Angola, and Uganda are driving this growth, reflecting the continent’s efforts to strengthen energy supply and attract investment. Nigeria leads the expansion

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BPCL Secures LNG Marketing Rights from Mozambique Project as Development Resumes

Bharat Petroleum Strengthens Upstream Presence with Mozambique LNG Project Revival Bharat Petroleum Corp. Ltd (BPCL) has secured the rights to market liquefied natural gas (LNG) from Mozambique’s long-delayed Offshore Area 1 project, in which it holds a 10% stake, as full-scale development is set to resume following improved security conditions. Addressing BPCL’s annual general meeting, Chairman and Managing Director Sanjay Khanna said the project, jointly owned by three Indian public sector undertakings (PSUs) with a

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Pensana Engages U.S. Officials to Secure Rare Earth Supply Chain from Angola

Pensana Meets U.S. Government to Establish Strategic Rare Earth Supply Chain Amid China Restrictions Rare earths developer Pensana has announced that its CEO Tim George and CCO Will Izod recently met with David Copley, deputy director for critical and emerging technology at the White House National Security Council, to discuss establishing a secure and resilient rare earth supply chain into the United States. The meeting concluded a week of high-level engagements in Washington, during which

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