During a conference in Houston, Texas, SLB CEO Olivier Le Peuch unveiled a surge in exploration activities in frontier areas, notably in countries like Namibia, Surinam, and Guyana, hinting at a wave of upcoming projects. Le Peuch highlighted a resurgence in exploration efforts over the past few years, pointing to countries such as Namibia as paving the way for the next phase of exploration. Despite yet to commence oil and gas production, Namibia anticipates its
Investment holding firm Reatile is currently engaged in preliminary discussions with South African energy giant Sasol to explore solutions for potential gas supply shortages in the country. Sasol had previously announced in 2023 the looming possibility of supply shortages by June 2026, given its status as the primary large-scale natural gas provider in South Africa. Simphiwe Mehlomakulu, Chairman of Reatile Group, expressed optimism regarding the collaboration, stating, “Reatile Group remains optimistic about achieving a secure
Chinese shipbuilding firm HRDD achieved a significant milestone on Wednesday in Shanghai, China, as they completed the lifting and installation of the inaugural module for the structural framework of the Floating Production, Offloading, and Storage Unit (FPSO) Agogo. This operation, deemed crucial by Angolan Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, holds promise for stabilizing oil production in Angola. Minister Diamantino Azevedo, present at the event by invitation from HRDD, voiced his optimism
Mozambique’s natural gas sales reached $1.7 billion in revenue in 2023 – according to statistical reports from the Bank of Mozambique – marking an increase of 218% compared to the previous year. The increase was driven by the operational start-up of the Coral Sul floating LNG (FLNG) plant in the Area 4 Block in the offshore Rovuma Basin, which delivered first LNG cargo in November 2022. The Area 4 Block is operated by Mozambique Rovuma
Angola is gearing up to launch its next oil and gas licensing round in 2025, inviting US-based exploration and production companies to seize upcoming block opportunities. As part of a six-year licensing initiative initiated in 2019, the country recently concluded a 12-block tender in January 2024 and is currently finalizing negotiations for production sharing. During a networking event hosted by Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 in Houston on March 19, Secretary of State for
Zanzibar is set to inaugurate its first-ever licensing round on Wednesday, inviting international oil and gas companies to participate in exploration and production activities. The announcement, made by the Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries of Zanzibar, comes after the demarcation of eight offshore blocks in the region. Seeking to diversify its economy, Zanzibar aims to attract foreign investment into its hydrocarbon sector. To facilitate this, the semi-autonomous region has implemented a revamped Model Production
Rovshan Najaf, President of the State Oil Company of Azerbaijan (SOCAR), held a meeting with Francoise Joly, Presidential Adviser for International Strategy of the Republic of Congo, to explore opportunities for cooperation across the oil and gas sector. During the discussion, Najaf and Joly explored potential collaboration avenues, including oil and oil-based products trading, human capital development, and other mutual interests. The officials also delved into Azerbaijan’s global energy projects, SOCAR’s multinational operations, and potential
Italian multinational energy company Eni has successfully concluded a $300 million deal for the sale of select upstream assets to oil and gas firm Perenco in the Republic of Congo. The agreement, initially announced in June 2023, aligns with Eni’s strategic objective of optimizing its operations and concentrating on significant upstream projects within the country. In a press release, Eni emphasized its dedication to harnessing the Republic of Congo’s extensive gas resources, particularly through initiatives
Mozambique’s council of ministers has approved a decree establishing legislation for a sovereign wealth fund. The fund will be tasked with managing revenues from an estimated $91.7 billion in natural gas exports in the coming decades. Under the new law, 40% of liquefied natural gas revenues will finance the fund during its first 15 years, with the remaining portion allocated to the national budget. Subsequently, a balanced allocation between savings and expenditures will be implemented.“The
Sonangol, Angola’s national oil company, has made history by becoming the first African oil producer to join the “Aiming for Zero Methane” initiative. This global effort, led by the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI), aims to drastically reduce methane emissions in the oil and gas industry. In a recent statement, Sonangol announced its commitment to achieving nearly zero methane emissions from its oil and gas operations by 2030. Gaspar Martins, President of Sonangol’s Board
