Mozambique Approves Sovereign Wealth Fund Legislation for Natural Gas Earnings

Mozambique’s Council of Ministers recently approved legislation for the nation’s new sovereign wealth fund, marking a pivotal step in managing the anticipated earnings from its burgeoning natural gas exports, valued at around $91.7 billion. This move aligns with Mozambique’s efforts to enhance governance and transparency, particularly crucial after facing financial scrutiny and international financing challenges since 2016. The legislation, a key component of an economic reform program supported by the International Monetary Fund, aims to

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Angola Invites Chinese Investors to Explore Hydrocarbon Opportunities

Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, extended an invitation to Chinese entrepreneurs in Beijing on Saturday, March 16th to consider investing in the country’s hydrocarbon sector. The Economic Forum organized by the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas (MIREMPET) in China showcased investment prospects in Angola’s oil and gas industry, garnering significant interest from Chinese firms and investors. In his address, Minister Azevedo emphasized the diversity of investment opportunities, ranging

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East Africa Sets Sights on Becoming an LPG Hub

With more than 900 million Africans using biomass fuel and kerosene for cooking, liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) has emerged as a highly attractive and viable clean cooking solution. While still a fossil fuel, LPG burns more efficiently and produces fewer carbon emissions than wood, charcoal or kerosene. The fuel is both easy to store and transport, as well as able to meet Africa’s clean cooking needs reliably and to scale. East Africa is one region

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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