The second phase of Sonangol’s Gas Reception and Distribution Unit (URDG), called “Falcão Phase 2”, which will process 50 million cubic feet of gas/day, came into operation this Thursday December 14th, in the municipality of Soyo, in the province of Zaire. The inauguration ceremony was presided over by the Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, witnessed by the governor of Zaire, Adriano Mendes de Carvalho, and the PCA of Sonangol, Gaspar Martins,
Minister Diamantino Pedro Azevedo underscored the significance of Sonangol’s “Falcão 2” Gas Reception and Distribution Unit (URDG) in Soyo, Zaire, marking a crucial stride toward completing the ammonia and urea factory, pivotal components of fertilizer production. Addressing the inauguration of the facility that will process and manage 50 million cubic feet of gas daily, supplied by Angola LNG to fuel the Soyo I Combined Cycle power plant, Minister Azevedo urged the Sonangol and Opaya consortium—tasked
Gaspar Martins, Sonangol’s Board Chairman, lauded the Falcão 2 project as a commitment to Angola’s development agenda, emphasizing the strategic use of natural gas for clean energy and raw material in petrochemical endeavors. He underscored the project’s role in fostering an energy transition by curbing gas burning and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Martins highlighted Falcão 2’s significant contribution, providing 75 million cubic feet of gas to the upcoming “Amofert” fertilizer factory, set to produce 1.2
The Indonesian state oil company Pertamina has cancelled its 20-year contract to purchase liquid natural gas (LNG) from Mozambique LNG, a TotalEnergies led project, suspended since 2021 due to the terrorist attacks in Cabo Delgado. According to the Argus website, which specialises in energy matters, an agreement signed in 2019 provided for the export to Indonesia of one million mtpa (million tons per year) of natural gas over 20 years. “There is no [penalty], because
Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC) has been vocal about its intent to decarbonize energy sector activities. Emphasizing the reduction of gas flaring, the country aims to achieve net-zero emissions by 2030, supported by several initiatives led by Libya’s leading operators. By creating economic pathways to gas monetization, particularly for marginal fields in which gas flaring is a common practice, producers can capture more value from their resources, while eliminating a significant source of greenhouse gas
The Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas convened a crucial seminar in Moçâmedes since Monday December 11th, focusing on investment prospects within Namibe province’s sector. Notably, this gathering anticipates the imminent commencement of offshore oil exploration. Under the theme “Sustainable Exploration of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas,” the seminar concludes today following comprehensive presentations on the province’s potential. The agenda featured an exhibition spotlighting equipment crucial for preventing and managing oil spills during exploration.
Australian-listed independent oil and gas company, Invictus Energy, has made a gas discovery at the Mukuyu-2 well in Zimbabwe. Representing the second exploration well drilled at the onshore Cabora Bassa Project, the find has opened up the basin, which represents one of the largest underexplored interior rift basins in Africa. Located seven kilometers from the Mukuyu-1 well, the Mukuyu-2 well was spudded in Q3 2023, with a total of four hydrocarbon samples recovered from two
French multinational energy corporation, TotalEnergies, signed a cooperation agreement with Angolan national oil company (NOC), Sonangol, during COP 28 in Dubai to support the detection and reduction of methane emissions in Angola’s oil and gas industry. The agreement enables Sonangol to utilize TotalEnergies’ Airborne Ultralight Spectrometer for Environmental Applications (AUSEA) technology – a miniature dual sensor capable of detecting methane and carbon dioxide emissions. Developed by the French major alongside partners Centre national de la
The Gas Reception and Distribution Unit (URDG) of the Falcão project’s Phase 2, located in Zaire province’s municipality of Soyo, is set to be inaugurated on December 14th by the Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo. URDG’s primary objective is to receive and process natural gas from the Angola LNG plant, catering to various end users such as power generation, fertilizer factories, and petrochemicals. Moreover, this facility aims to expand the industrial
Azule Energy, an Angolan company, has recently become a signatory to the Global Oil and Gas Decarbonization Charter (OGDC), aligning with efforts aimed at advancing climate action within the oil sector. The OGDC Charter was unveiled during COP28, the International Climate Summit, held in the United Arab Emirates from November 30th to December 12th. With over 50 companies on board, representing 40% of global oil production, this initiative has seen National Oil Companies (NOC) comprising
