Angola’s Sonangol to Launch 30% IPO to Fund Exploration and Strengthen Energy Sector Angola’s state-owned oil giant Sonangol has reaffirmed its commitment to proceed with an Initial Public Offering (IPO) that will make 30% of its shares available to investors. The move is aimed at raising capital to advance exploration and production projects, as part of broader government efforts to transform Sonangol into a more competitive upstream player. Initially scheduled for 2022, the IPO process
ENH Plans Shift to Operator Role in Mozambique’s Oil and Gas Sector Maputo — The National Hydrocarbons Company (ENH) is preparing to transition from its traditional role as a minority partner in Mozambique’s oil and gas projects to a full-fledged operator, aiming for greater leadership in exploration and production. The strategic shift was a key focus of a board retreat held since Friday in Ponta do Ouro, Matutuine district, Maputo province. The meeting brought together
Renaissance Energy Achieves First Gas Supply to NLNG in Five Years with 40% Crude Production Increase Renaissance Energy has fulfilled its contractual gas supply obligations to Nigeria Liquefied Natural Gas (NLNG) Limited for the first time in five years, marking a significant step toward stabilizing operations and expanding production capacity across its onshore assets. The company announced this milestone during the 2025 Nigeria Annual International Conference and Exhibition (NAICE) organized by the Society of Petroleum
SonaGás Reaffirms Reliable Gas Supply Across Angola, Ensures All Facilities Remain Operational SonaGás, the gas and renewable energy subsidiary of Angola’s national oil company Sonangol, has assured the public of a stable and sufficient supply of liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) throughout the country. The announcement, made on Monday, comes amidst public speculation and concerns over gas availability in various regions. In an official press statement, SonaGás confirmed that it has adequate stock levels to meet
Chevron Advances Angola’s Gas and Deepwater Oil Development Energy giant Chevron continues to play a significant role in Angola’s growing oil and gas sector, focusing on expanding natural gas development and deepwater oil opportunities. The company’s efforts support Angola’s economic diversification and aim to strengthen its position as a key LNG exporter. Chevron’s involvement in Angola includes the Sanha Lean Gas Connection project, which began producing gas in December 2024. This project, led by Chevron’s
BW Energy Commits Up to US$700 Million in 2025 Capex, Targets Major Developments in Namibia and Brazil BW Energy has allocated between US$650 million and US$700 million (approximately N$12 billion to N$12.95 billion) in capital expenditure for 2025, focusing on upstream oil and gas developments in Namibia and Brazil. In its latest half-year report, the company confirmed plans to drill an appraisal well on Namibia’s Kudu gas field in the fourth quarter of 2025, following
SARW and IMD Call on African Lawmakers to Champion Just, Sustainable Energy Transition MAPUTO – The Southern African Resources Watch (SARW) has called on African parliaments to take a leading role in steering the continent toward a more inclusive and sustainable energy transition. Speaking at the Regional Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Climate Change, Energy Transition, and the Oil and Gas Sector—held this week in Maputo—SARW Executive Director Claude Kabemba emphasized that the shift to cleaner energy
BW Energy to Drill Kharas Appraisal Well in Namibia’s Orange Basin Using Deepsea Mira Rig BW Energy has signed a contract to mobilize the Deepsea Mira semi-submersible rig for drilling the Kharas appraisal well on the Kudu license, located offshore in Namibia’s Orange Basin. The rig is operated by Northern Ocean Ltd., under a previously announced platform-sharing agreement with Rhino Resources Ltd. The rig will be deployed through BW Kudu Ltd., a wholly owned subsidiary
NNPCL Drills Four Oil Wells in Bauchi, Advances Gas Projects in Northern Nigeria Mr. Yusuf Usman, Director of the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL), has announced the successful drilling of four oil wells in Kolmani, Bauchi State. This marks a significant milestone in NNPCL’s ongoing efforts to expand oil and gas exploration activities in northern Nigeria. Speaking in Kaduna during a two-day interactive session organized by the Sir Ahmadu Bello Memorial Foundation, Usman emphasized
TSE Oil to Launch €80 Million Exploration Programme in Namibia’s Walvis Basin Block 2312 Namibian energy firm TSE Oil and Gas has announced its readiness to begin exploration activities in Block 2312 of the Walvis Basin, supported by a comprehensive €80 million (N$1.6 billion) programme. The initiative includes seismic surveys and the drilling of two offshore wells. TSE Oil CEO Thomas Shindi stated that the company submitted its application for a Petroleum Exploration Licence (PEL)
