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Mozambique’s Buzi Block Set to Begin Natural Gas Production by 2026

The onshore Buzi block in Sofala province, Mozambique, is projected to start natural gas production by 2026, with plans to power a thermoelectric plant in the region. Rudêncio Morais, research and production administrator at the National Hydrocarbons Company (ENH), revealed that assessment activities are underway to finalize the development plan, expected to be submitted to the government by the end of 2024. Morais shared this information during the II Indonesia-Africa Forum in Bali, highlighting the

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ANPG and Sonangol Launch New Hydrocarbon Exploration Project in Kwanza Basin

The National Oil, Gas, and Biofuels Agency (ANPG) and Sonangol Exploration and Production are set to invest in a specialized service to identify oil and other hydrocarbons in the onshore blocks of the Kwanza Basin. In a press release, ANPG announced that the project is scheduled to commence in September this year. The aim is to enhance geophysical and geological understanding of the Kwanza Basin blocks. The initial phase of the project will involve data

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IOCs to Invest $60 Billion in Angola’s Oil and Gas Sector Over Next Five Years

International Oil Companies (IOCs) are planning to invest $60 billion globally over the next five years to advance Angola’s oil and gas prospects. A recent note obtained by Jornal de Angola reveals that the investment includes Total Energies’ strategic project, which involves developing the Begonia field with a budget of $850 million. Additionally, ExxonMobil is expected to invest up to $15 billion in the Namibe Basin, following recent successful discoveries. Details of these projects will

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SonaGás Maintains Cooking Gas Prices Amid High Demand

Pedro de Sá, Operations Director at SonaGás, announced on Tuesday that there is no need to adjust the price of cooking gas despite a recent surge in demand. In an interview with Rádio Nacional, de Sá explained that the increased demand over the past week led to temporary supply imbalances, but these are expected to be resolved shortly. “SonaGás has a daily supply of 1,200 tons of butane gas available for distribution to the northern

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Egypt Opens Bidding for Natural Gas Exploration in 12 Mediterranean and Nile Delta Blocks

The Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) has announced an international bidding round for natural gas exploration across 12 blocks in the Mediterranean and Nile Delta regions, according to the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources. The bidding round includes 10 offshore blocks and 2 onshore blocks. Interested parties must submit their bids by February 25th, 2025, as noted by the Egypt Upstream Gateway (EUG). This follows earlier reports that Egypt plans to launch a

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Namibia Faces Skills Shortage in Oil and Gas Sector, Deloitte Report Reveals

Namibia currently meets only 45% of the skill requirements for its oil and gas industry, according to research conducted by Deloitte and endorsed by the Ministry of Mines and Energy. Deloitte’s country leader, Melanie Harrison, highlighted that out of 218 job types in demand, 143 are present in Namibia. However, there is a significant gap between the qualifications available and the specialized skills needed for the sector’s growth. “We mapped these job types to qualifications

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Egypt to Import 22 LNG Shipments for Power Plants in August and September

The Egyptian government plans to import 22 liquefied natural gas (LNG) shipments in August and September to meet the fuel demands of its power plants, according to a government official speaking to Asharq Business. The official indicated that Egypt expects to receive 11 LNG shipments each month, with daily natural gas needs amounting to 6.2 billion cubic feet. Earlier this month, the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources received the 10th of 21 LNG shipments

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South Africa Seeks Partnership with Mozambique for Natural Gas in Energy Transition

South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with Mozambique to utilize natural gas as a transition fuel to replace coal and diesel. Recognizing the flexibility that natural gas provides in expanding renewable energy, South African Minister of Energy and Electricity, Kgosientso Ramokgopa, views a partnership with Mozambique—home to over 100 trillion cubic feet of gas reserves—as key to South Africa’s ambitious energy transition. Mozambique and South Africa are nearing the conclusion of negotiations for

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Diamantino Urges Mineral Sector to Align with Global Energy Transition Goals

Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, has called on national companies in the mineral exploration sector to invest in the global energy transition, emphasizing the need to address the country’s current and future challenges. During his visit to Cuanza-Sul, the minister highlighted the importance of exploiting natural resources sustainably to benefit the population. Regarding the ongoing ban on quartz and gypsum exploration, Minister Azevedo clarified that the government has established a

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Sasol’s Two-Decade Impact on Mozambique’s Natural Gas Sector

Over the past 20 years, Sasol has exported 2.695 billion gigajoules of the 3.47 billion gigajoules of natural gas produced in Mozambique. This significant milestone has firmly established Mozambique as a key regional natural gas producer and laid the groundwork for the development of the national oil sector. President Filipe Nyusi highlighted this achievement during the 20th-anniversary celebration of the National Petroleum Institute (INP) in Maputo. He emphasized that Sasol’s gas exploitation from the Temane

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