The Minister of State for Petroleum and Gas, José Barroso, observed the progress of the construction of the future refinery in Cabinda. During the technical visit to the refinery project, José Barroso received explanations from the Odebrecht representative, Joel Peito, with a focus on phase 1 of the refinery. Joel Peito also presented the ongoing infrastructure and civil works, the 30,000 barrels per day distillation unit, which is considered the heart of the refinery, the
Sonangol continues to lead the ranking of the largest companies in the Public Business Sector (SEP), representing 57 percent of total aggregate assets in 2022, of 26.9 billion kwanzas. The ranking considers the balance sheets of 71 companies in the public sector that provided accounts within the time period determined by the Institute for the Management of Assets and State Participations (IGAPE). According to the data, Sonangol’s assets reached 15.4 billion kwanzas, followed by far by
Diamonds, the coveted gems that have captivated human imagination for centuries, have been central to Angola’s economic and social fabric. Nestled on the southwestern coast of Africa, Angola has emerged as one of the world’s leading diamond producers. This article delves into the intricate world of diamond mining in Angola, highlighting its historical significance, economic impact, environmental concerns, and efforts towards sustainable practices. Historical Significance Angola’s diamond mining history dates back to the late 19th
Angola President Ramaphosa is meeting with his Angolan counterpart, João Lourenço, alongside regional Heads of State from the Southern African Development Community to discuss driving sustainable industrialization in the region. Additional topics to be explored will include political and security challenges, as well as the socioeconomic outlook of the region. President Ramaphosa will be joined by South Africa’s Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor; Minister of Defense and Military Veterans, Thandi Modise;
The oil reserves in the United States fell by 5.96 million barrels last week, totaling 439.662 million barrels, as reported by the Department of Energy (DoE). However, this figure is well above the 1.7 million barrel decrease The US oil reserves decreased by 5.96 million barrels last week, totaling 439.662 million barrels, as reported by the Department of Energy (DoE) Gasoline reserves dropped by 262 thousand barrels to 216.158 million barrels, compared to an expected
Copper closed significantly lower this week after China released new indicators pointing to an economic slowdown. The metal attempted a recovery after the People’s Bank of China (PBoC) cut interest rates to stimulate local demand, but the incentive seemed insufficient in the face of the negative outlook in the real estate and infrastructure sectors. On the Comex, the division for metals at the New York Mercantile Exchange (Nymex), copper with delivery scheduled for October fell
The Egyptian firm, TWMA, has secured a $15 million contract to provide support for BP’s offshore project. The project involves the deployment of TWMA’s RotoMill drill cuttings processing technology for BP’s WND & END exploration and development initiative in the Mediterranean Sea. This five-year project is set to begin in October of this year. The RotoMill technology was chosen for its positive environmental impact. Through thermal desorption, it separates drill cuttings and associated materials into
India and the UAE have started settling bilateral trade in their local currencies, with India’s top refiner making a payment in rupees for the purchase of a million barrels of oil from the Middle Eastern nation, the Indian government said on Monday. Indian Oil Corp made the payment to ADNOC for the purchase, according to a statement issued by the Indian embassy in the UAE. The transaction follows another involving the sale of 25 kg
With the award of several large projects and a busy bidding pipeline, the EPC giant Petrofac is on a concerted recruitment drive. Oil & Gas Middle East spoke to Des Thurlby, Petrofac’s Group Director of Human Resources, about the type of roles involved, the qualities Petrofac is looking for in candidates, and the reasons why people should consider applying. Oil & Gas Middle East: Can you tell us about the current recruitment drive at Petrofac
Gold’s status as a safe-haven asset wanes due to rising interest rates and an increased appetite for riskier investments. Despite holding above the $1,900 mark since March, continued healthy employment and declining inflation in the US have shifted market perspectives. Analysts highlight challenges for gold, including the continuous selling of exchange-traded funds, with net outflows marking their lowest level since April 2020. Gold Prices The price of gold has weakened in the face of a
