QatarEnergy has strengthened its presence in Namibia’s upstream oil and gas sector through an agreement with TotalEnergies, increasing its stakes in two Orange Basin offshore blocks. Under the new deal, QatarEnergy will acquire an additional 5.25% stake in Block 2913B and 4.7% in Block 2912. Following the transaction, QatarEnergy’s shares will rise to 35.25% in Block 2913B and 33.025% in Block 2912. Saad Sherida Al-Kaabi, Qatar’s Minister of State for Energy Affairs and CEO of
Mozambique’s state oil and gas company, Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos (ENH), is set to expand its involvement in the country’s hydrocarbon sector by investing in specialized offshore drilling services for exploration and production. On Friday, ENH signed a shareholders’ agreement in Maputo with Saipem International B.V., a subsidiary of the Italian multinational Saipem. The agreement establishes a joint venture between ENH Exploration, a dedicated subsidiary of ENH, and Saipem, aiming to enhance Mozambique’s capacity in
The Dangote Refinery has announced a reduction in the price of Premium Motor Spirit (PMS) to N970 per liter, down from the previous N990. This N20 decrease applies to marketers purchasing directly from the refinery, according to a report by The Punch. Anthony Chiejina, Dangote Group’s Chief Branding and Communications Officer, confirmed the adjustment on Sunday, describing it as a gesture of appreciation for Nigerians as the year draws to a close. “This reduction is
Australian energy company Senex Energy has announced the imminent flow of first gas from its A$1-billion Atlas natural gasfield expansion, following the official inauguration of its Surat Basin facility in Queensland on Sunday. The event was attended by prominent shareholders, including Posco International CEO Kyein Lee and Hancock Prospecting Executive Chairperson Gina Rinehart, alongside representatives from government and the Wandoan community. The Atlas expansion is a key achievement for Senex, particularly as the Australian Energy
Russia’s Alrosa, the world’s largest producer of rough diamonds by volume, is considering suspending some production in 2025 and reducing its workforce as it confronts plummeting global diamond prices. The company’s CEO, Pavel Marinychev, highlighted these challenges during an interview on Thursday, citing ongoing Western sanctions and a downturn in the diamond industry. Marinychev described the global diamond market as being in a “deep crisis,” with prices declining for the second consecutive year. For Alrosa,
Lucara Diamond Corp. has announced that its 2024 revenue projections have been revised downward due to reduced sales of high-value diamonds, which typically account for up to 70% of its annual revenue, and ongoing softness in the global diamond market. In its third-quarter update, the company adjusted its full-year revenue guidance to $160 million–$180 million, down from the previous range of $220 million–$250 million. While other operational guidance remains unchanged, Lucara lowered its 2023 capital
Chevron is currently producing 230,000 barrels of oil per day at the Malongo Oil Field in Cabinda province, significantly down from the 600,000 barrels produced in previous years. This was disclosed by the multinational’s operations director, Gabriel Ivaba, during a visit by Cabinda Governor Suzana de Abreu to assess the company’s operations and production status. Ivaba explained that the production decline is a natural phenomenon common in oil and gas industries. “Our industry is cyclical,
Sirte Oil, a subsidiary of Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC), has successfully drilled two horizontal wells in the Zelten and Wadi fields, leveraging advanced real-time reservoir mapping technology. These developments are expected to enhance production capacity by 2,300 barrels per day (BPD), pushing Sirte Oil’s total output beyond the 100,000 BPD milestone. The first well, C355H-6, located in the Zelten field, was completed as part of the initial phase of Sirte Oil’s 2024 exceptional production
Bourbon Logistics, a marine services company, has been awarded a comprehensive logistics contract to support an offshore exploration campaign in Namibia. The six-month contract, granted by a major but undisclosed oil and gas company, involves drilling its first well off southern Namibia’s coast. Bourbon Logistics’ responsibilities encompass the entire supply chain, including freight forwarding, logistics base services, and marine operations. The company will manage international shipments, customs clearance for equipment, and base management services to
Al Cook, CEO of De Beers Group, has announced a robust marketing initiative aimed at reviving the demand for natural diamonds. This campaign will be launched in collaboration with Botswana, De Beers’ long-standing partner. Following his inaugural meeting with Botswana’s President Duma Gideon Boko in Gaborone, Cook expressed optimism about the renewed energy in their partnership and a shared commitment to bolstering the diamond industry. “With the diamond market facing challenges, it’s essential for us
