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Angola Anticipates 2.84% GDP Growth Fueled by Non-Oil Sectors

The Secretary of State for Finance and Treasury, Ottoniel dos Santos, reaffirmed Angola’s economic outlook, predicting a 2.84% growth in Gross Domestic Product (GDP) for the current year. He emphasized the robust performance expected from the non-oil sector, projected at 5.32%, during an address in Luanda at the inaugural Annual Conference “Investor’s Day” organized by BFA Gestão de Activos. Dos Santos underscored that the growth in GDP, driven by sectors such as agriculture, fishing, manufacturing,

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Angola’s Diamond Production Surpasses 4.18 Million Carats, Focus on Mining Sector Development

Angola’s diamond production reached 4.18 million carats between January and May this year, as reported by the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas via Jornal de Angola. During the 14th thematic session “Communicate for Angola,” which centered on the Program for Development and Modernization of Geological-Mining Activities (2023/2027), Secretary of State for Mineral Resources, Jânio Correa Victor, emphasized the need to attract national and foreign investment. This initiative aims to boost diamond production and

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Ministry Officials Discuss National Development Plan Implementation

Officials from the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas (MIREMPET) convened on Tuesday to review objectives, goals, challenges, and strategies outlined in the National Development Plan (PDN) 2023-2027. Led by Minister Diamantino de Azevedo, the meeting included State Secretaries, national directors, Boards of Directors, supervisors of institutions, and senior managers from key companies involved in mineral and hydrocarbon resources. The details were shared by MIREMPET on Facebook.

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Angola Accelerates Mineral Sector Diversification to Boost Economic Growth

Jânio Corrêa Victor, the Secretary of State for Mineral Resources, emphasized last week in Luanda that Angola is committed to diversifying its mineral production to increase the sector’s contribution to more than 2% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP). Speaking at the Aníbal de Melo Press Center during thematic sessions organized by the Ministry of Telecommunications, Information Technology, and Social Communication, Victor outlined the “Objectives and Main Projects included in the National Development Plan 2023-2027”

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Local Economy News Oil

Angola Targets $60 Billion in Oil Investments with 2025 Licensing Round

Angola anticipates more than $60 billion in investments over the next five years, with the upcoming licensing round in 2025 offering companies direct access to new opportunities, reports Energy Capital & Power. The nation aims to increase oil production to two million barrels per day (bpd) in the long term and is inviting exploration and production companies to invest in its available areas. Angola’s offshore assets are particularly appealing due to the success of its

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ANPG Highlights Strategic Initiatives and Production Plans for Angola’s Oil and Gas Sector

The country has a total of 1,630 drilled wells, with 870 currently operational and 760 inoperative, announced Ana Miala, the executive administrator of the National Oil, Gas, and Biofuels Agency (ANPG), on Monday in Luanda. Speaking at a press event called “Matabicho with Journalists,” hosted by ANPG, Miala explained that of the 760 inactive wells, some will be permanently abandoned due to reserve depletion, while others could be reopened when opportunities arise. To enhance investment

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Angola and UAE Sign Agreements to Boost Economic Cooperation

On Tuesday, the Angola-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) signed two cooperation agreements aimed at enhancing economic relations and creating more investment opportunities for businesspeople, entrepreneurs, and investors in both countries. The agreements were signed by Bráulio Mohammed Martins, President of the Angola-UAE Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Ahmed Khalifa Al Qubaisi, CEO of the Abu Dhabi Chamber. These agreements are

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Oil Economy Local News

Angola’s Oil Revenue Soars in Early 2024

In the first four months of 2024, Angola collected 2.9 billion kwanzas in oil revenues, marking a significant 43 percent increase compared to the same period in 2023. This figure represents 37 percent of the total projected in the General State Budget (OGE). Analysts at Banco Millennium Atlântico, as reported by Lusa, highlighted that oil tax revenues account for 60 percent of Angola’s total tax revenue and 53 percent of current revenue, according to OGE

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Angola Ramps Up Oil and Gas Sector with Investments in Refining, Storage, and Decarbonization

Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Diamantino de Azevedo, outlined a multi-pronged approach to strengthen the country’s oil and gas sector. The plan focuses on attracting investment, achieving self-sufficiency in refined products, and promoting responsible development. The Angolan government is actively seeking investment in several areas: -Refining, Storage, Transport, and Distribution (RST&D) of petroleum products -Construction of gas stations to improve distribution efficiency -Onshore storage facilities with the Barra do Dande Ocean Terminal

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Oil Economy Local News

Angola Pledges Stability in Investor Contracts and Embraces New Technologies in Oil Sector

Angola is committed to maintaining stability in contracts with external investors while investing in new technologies to enhance the oil sector. This was announced by the Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas, Diamantino Pedro Azevedo, during the opening of the “1st Offshore Exploration Forum in Angola” held in Luanda. Minister Azevedo emphasized that the strength of Angola’s oil sector lies in the stability of its contracts with companies. He assured that this cooperation would

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