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3 Benefits Gas will Bring to Zimbabwe

Zimbabwe has one of the largest underexplored interior rift basins in Africa and is strategically located in close proximity to resource-rich acreage in neighboring Mozambique. Given this potential, the country is making great strides to unlock the full potential of its resources, with an exploration campaign led by independent oil and gas company Invictus Energy already showing promising results. The company recovered four hydrocarbon samples at the onshore Cabora Bassa project in December 2023, effectively

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Local Gas News Oil

Sonangol Takes Lead in Methane Reduction and Rural Gas Project

Sonangol, Africa’s leading oil producer, has made history by becoming the first African company to join the “Aiming For Zero” initiative, spearheaded by the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI). This groundbreaking commitment aims to significantly reduce methane emissions from oil and gas facilities, aligning with global climate objectives outlined in the Paris Climate Agreement. With nearly 100 companies onboard, including Sonangol, the initiative strives to achieve near-zero methane emissions by 2030. By joining this

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Local Expos & Events Gas Oil

Angola to Present Lucrative Energy Sector Opportunities at Beijing Conference

Angola will showcase business opportunities at the Mines, Oil, and Gas Conference in Beijing on Saturday, the 16th, coinciding with President João Lourenço’s visit to China. The National Oil and Gas Agency (ANPG) will present oil block offerings and onshore block development infrastructure, while the Petroleum Derivatives Regulatory Institute (IRDP) will discuss downstream investment opportunities. Sonangol, Angola’s public hydrocarbons company, will highlight opportunities in upstream exploration and production, midstream projects like the Lobito refinery, and

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Oil Gas International News Petroleum

TotalEnergies Achieves Record Profit Despite Challenging Market Conditions

TotalEnergies reported a net profit of $21.4 billion (€19.8 billion) in 2023, marking a new record following its historic result in 2022. Despite depressed prices for gas and oil, the world’s fourth-largest major improved its net profit by 4% compared to 2022, attributed to the “growth in hydrocarbons, particularly liquefied natural gas and electricity,” announced CEO Patrick Pouyanné in the company’s earnings statement released on Wednesday, February 7th. However, this performance falls short of analysts’

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International Gas Oil Petroleum

TotalEnergies, Shell, Chevron Double Down on African Oil, Gas

Leading IOCs are affirming their commitment to African oil and gas – a positive indication for service providers, drilling contractors and the industry at-large. Speaking in Nigeria earlier this month, high-level representatives from TotalEnergies, Shell and Chevron all confirmed multi-million-dollar investment projects in the pipeline, from driving frontier exploration to delivering gas from mature markets. With the Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum in Paris fast approaching this May, now is the time for investors

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International Gas News Oil

Zimbabwe: Invictus Energy Confirms Major Gas Discovery at Mukuyu Field

Independent oil and gas company Invictus Energy has made a natural gas and condensate discovery at its Mukuyu-2 well at the Cabora Bass project, northern Zimbabwe. “The results from Mukuyu-1 are consistent with our geological modelling of the Cabora Bassa Basin and the presence of both light oil and gas-condensate provides us with confidence as we prepare for the next phase of our appraisal program,” stated Invictus Energy Managing Director Scott Macmillan. The announcement follows

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International Gas News

Mozambican Thermal Power Plant to Begin Operations in 2024

The Temane Thermal Power Station in Mozambique will commence operations this year, boosting the country’s electricity generation by 16% while fostering job creation and industrial growth. Construction of the 450 MW facility started in March 2022 and reached 65% completion in December 2023, according to Carlos Zacarias, Mozambique’s Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy. The $650 million project is Mozambique’s largest gas-fired power plant and will use gas extracted from the Pande, Temane and Inhassoro

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International Gas Oil

Nigeria Introduces Fresh Slate of O&G Reforms

Nigerian President Bola Ahmed Tinubu has issued new policy directives aimed at incentivizing foreign investment in the country’s oil and gas sector. The executive order introduces new fiscal incentives for oil and gas projects, reduces contracting costs and timelines, and promotes cost efficiency in local content development and partnership initiatives. The decree aims to establish Nigeria as Africa’s top investment destination for oil and gas investors. The declaration is part of efforts by the Nigerian

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International Gas Oil Petroleum

TotalEnergies Undeterred: Advancing LNG Project in Mozambique Despite Travel Alerts

French oil and gas giant TotalEnergies is displaying unwavering determination to push forward with its liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Cabo Delgado, Mozambique, despite warnings from the French government against visiting certain areas of the province. According to a report from the Zitamar News Service, Maxime Rabilloud, the head of TotalEnergies’ Mozambique business, recently conducted tours of the Palma and Mocímboa da Praia districts, in defiance of the French government’s cautionary advice. Paris had

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International Expos & Events Gas News

Advancing Energy Cooperation: Highlights from the 7th GECF Summit

The 7th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) took place in Algiers, Algeria, on March 2, 2024. During this gathering, leaders convened to endorse the Algiers Declaration, emphasizing solidarity and cooperation among member nations. Hosted by His Excellency Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, President of Algeria, the summit welcomed leaders from member countries such as Bolivia, Egypt, Iran, Nigeria, and Qatar, among others. Observer and guest countries, including Angola,

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