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Examining Angola’s Bold Strategy for Fostering Investment

The government has implemented various measures to attract foreign investors and stimulate economic growth. These include policies such as visa-free travel for nationals of over 90 countries, the establishment of the Angola Stock Exchange, and strategic initiatives in the oil and gas industry. The visa-free travel policy aims to promote tourism and create opportunities for entrepreneurs and investors. Angola’s decision to adopt this policy aligns with similar moves made by countries like Kenya, which is

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Economy Local News Oil

Oil Prices Could Rise by Up to 75%

According to the financial institution, which outlined three possible scenarios regarding the developments of the conflict, the price of a barrel could reach a historical maximum of $150 if the war escalates into an even larger conflict in the coming months. In this scenario of “great disruption,” the World Bank says it would be comparable to the effects of the Arab oil embargo carried out 50 years ago (specifically in 1973), during the Yom Kippur

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Economy Energy Gas International

Anticipating the Future of the MSGBC’s Gas Industry in 2024

The MSGBC region’s gas market is poised for significant transformation in 2024 as projects start production, power generation facilities progress, and investment increases across the energy value chain. Through gas, the region is set to foster long-term and sustainable economic growth. GTA Phase 1 to Kickstart in 2024 Situated on the maritime border between Senegal and Mauritania, the first phase of the Grand Tortue Ahmeyim (GTA) Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project is set to produce

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Economy Energy Gas International Oil

TotalEnergies Announces Impressive Q3 Earnings of $6.5 Billion

TotalEnergies Posts Impressive Q3 Results with $6.5 Billion in Net Income, Driven by Increased Oil and Gas Production and Strong Power Division Performance. TotalEnergies, a global energy giant, has announced its third-quarter financial results, revealing an adjusted net income of $6.5 billion. While this represents a 37% decrease compared to the same period last year, it reflects a significant 30% increase sequentially and surpasses the analyst consensus estimate of $6.18 billion. The surge in oil

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Economy Energy Local News

Sonangol and Total Energies Forge Pact to Slash Carbon Emissions

The state-owned oil company Sonangol and Total Energies have signed a cooperation agreement in Luanda to launch a campaign to identify, quantify, and reduce methane and carbon dioxide emissions in their activities. According to Sonangol’s website, to which ANGOP had access on Friday, the operation will be carried out through a drone, supporting the decarbonization of the Angolan oil industry and contributing to cleaner energy in the country. According to the Angolan oil company, the

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Economy Energy International Mining News

Unlocking West Africa’s Critical Mineral Value Chain Potential

Rapidly emerging as a key player on the regional energy stage, West Africa is rich in mineral resources such as bauxite, manganese, copper, cobalt, iron ore, and gold. In order for the region’s mineral resources to translate into economic wealth, however, the critical mineral value chain needs to be enhanced, with regulatory policies and reforms, advancements in processing and refining capacity, and heightened investment in exploration serving as key solutions. A Wealth of Mineral Opportunities

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Economy Energy Local News

Angola Mining Conference to Take Place in November in Luanda

The Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum, and Gas presented the “Angola Mining Conference” to the press this Monday, scheduled for November 22nd and 23rd in Luanda. The event was led by the Secretary of State for Mineral Resources, Jânio Víctor. The Angola Mining Conference is a trade show dedicated to the country’s mining industry and the attraction of partners for the mineral supply chain.

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Economy Energy Gas International News

TotalEnergies Aims for Final Investment Decision (FID) on Matola Terminal in Mozambique by 2024

The French multinational integrated energy and petroleum company TotalEnergies expects to make a Final Investment Decision (FID) on the Matola Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) import terminal, located at the Matola Port in Mozambique, by September 2024. Developed by TotalEnergies in collaboration with industrial gas supplier Gigajoule, Mozambique’s Matola Gas Company, and the country’s National Oil Company, Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos, the $550 million terminal will receive natural gas from a permanently-moored Floating Storage and Regasification

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Economy News

Capital Economics Forecasts Angola’s Economic Growth at 1.5% for the Current Year

The consulting firm Capital Economics believes that Angola’s economy will grow by 1.5% this year and enter a recession next year, contracting by 0.5% due to the effects of low oil production and the depreciation of the kwanza. Angola’s economy will slow down due to the combination of low oil production and the effects of the recent fall of the kwanza in 2024 and 2025,” write the analysts, as quoted by Lusa, in a commentary

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Economy Local News Oil

Oil Prices Recover in the Global Market Three Weeks After the Decline

Despite the Middle East tensions, oil prices have risen in the market. The Brent crude oil for December delivery fell by 1.8 percent to trade at $88.49 per barrel at 2:00 PM ET in Friday’s intraday session, while the December WTI contract also dropped by a similar margin to change hands at $83.88 per barrel. Brent has now fallen by 7 percent in the past week, while WTI fell by 4.8 percent over the same

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