Angola plans to produce one million and one hundred thousand barrels of oil per day by the end of this year, declared the Director of Production of the National Agency for Oil, Gas, and Biofuels (ANPG) in Luanda. Ana Miala, who participated in the panel on Exploration and Production Opportunities in the Southern African Frontier as part of the sessions and discussions program of the 4th Annual Conference and Exhibition of the Oil and Gas
The Angola represents a highly promising natural gas play with proven reserves measured at 11.5 trillion cubic feet. Untapped acreage, opportunities to tie into existing Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and power generation infrastructure, and strong partnership potential have further enhanced the market’s attractiveness. With the demand for African gas set to increase 155% by 2050, according to the Gas Exporting Countries Forum, several major players are accelerating efforts to unlock the full potential of Angola’s
Angola’s downstream oil and gas sector is rapidly expanding as efforts to reduce reliance on imported petroleum drive new investments into large-scale infrastructure facilities. From transportation to storage, processing, and distribution, the industry has opened lucrative opportunities for local businesses and entrepreneurs. A panel discussion during the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2023 Conference & Exhibition in Luanda, organized by Energy Capital & Power, explored such opportunities, with speakers drawing attention to the challenges faced
The higher gasoline and diesel prices pushed U.S. inflation higher in August, prompting the White House to reach out to the oil and gas industry to ensure stable supply. Consumer prices in the United States rose by the most in 14 months, Reuters, although the annual increase was a modest one. The big driver behind the price surge was gasoline. The price of the most popular passenger car fuel rose by a significant 10.6% last
Benchmark US crude oil for October delivery fell 32 cents to $88.52 a barrel on Wednesday. Brent crude for November delivery fell 18 cents to $91.88 a barrel. Wholesale gasoline for October delivery increased by 1 cent to $2.74 per gallon. October heating oil saw an 11-cent rise, reaching $3.44 per gallon. October natural gas declined by 6 cents to $2.68 per 1,000 cubic feet. Gold for December delivery dropped by $2.60 to $1,932.50 per
The Minister of State for Economic Coordination, José de Lima Massano, expressed on Wednesday in Luanda the government’s commitment to provide all necessary support for the continuation of economic diversification efforts, with the participation of oil companies. José de Lima Massano, who was speaking at the opening of the 4th Annual Oil and Gas Sector Conference and Exhibition, stated that the government would not cease to make the necessary investments in natural resources, including petroleum
The Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum, and Gas stated on Wednesday in Luanda that the current government’s focus is to keep oil production above one million barrels per day in the coming years. The biggest challenge in the upstream sector is the mitigation of the sharp decline in oil production,” emphasized the minister during his speech at the opening ceremony of the 4th International Conference and Exhibition “Angola oil & Gas 2023.” “Among the ongoing
The International Energy Agency (IEA) predicts a “significant deficit” in oil supply by the end of the year due to the decision of Saudi Arabia and Russia to maintain production cuts. In the monthly report on the oil market released today, the IEA warns of increased volatility risk by the end of the year due to the low level of reserves and confirms the forecast of global demand growth this year by 2.2 million barrels
The Minister of State for Economic Coordination, José de Lima Massano, reiterated Angola’s commitment to reducing greenhouse gas emissions on Wednesday in Luanda. “We have a firm commitment to this reality, but we continue to make the necessary investments to ensure that natural resources, including petroleum resources, can continue to be exploited,” said José de Lima Massano during his opening speech at the 4th Angola Oil & Gas Conference, which is taking place from today
On Tuesday 12th September, 2023, OPEC maintained its predictions of robust global oil demand growth for 2023 and 2024, citing signs that major economies are performing better than expected despite adverse conditions such as high interest rates and elevated inflation. The headquarters of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries in Vienna Global oil demand is set to increase by 2.25 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2024, compared to the growth of 2.44 million
