As a pioneer in the development of FLNG solutions, Technip Energies is not only consolidating its position as a global LNG service company but is positioning Mozambique as a competitive gas economy With over 100 trillion cubic feet (tcf) of proven natural gas reserves, Mozambique has quickly emerged as one of the most attractive gas plays worldwide, with three large-scale project developments placing the country on a positive trajectory towards long-term economic growth. While offshore
The African Energy Chamber is countering yet another argument in the onslaught of calls for Africa to give up oil and gas production. This time, it’s the idea that oil and gas projects in our continent are worse for the climate than those in other regions of the world. The argument was a major point in a June 2022 article by global management consulting firm McKinsey. In “The future of African oil and gas: Positioning
As the world shifts towards a net-zero carbon future, International Oil Companies (IOCs) are faced with the challenge of aligning their operations with global sustainability goals. The pathway to achieving a net-zero economy requires IOCs to explore new technologies, invest in renewable energy sources and adopt more sustainable practices throughout their operations. By embracing this energy transition, IOCs can contribute to a cleaner and more sustainable future for all. Speaking at the 2023 edition of the African
The executive president of the distributor of fuels and other oil derivatives Pumangol, Ivanilson Machado, declared that, despite the current circumstances of difficult balancing of the economic balance due to the difficulties inherent in subsidizing fuel prices, due to the delay in liberalizing prices, the company remains committed to developing its sustained growth strategy. Evanilson Machado made these statements on the sidelines of the inauguration of the company’s 80th filling station, in Luanda, at the
Heavily dependent on oil revenues and investment, Angola is opening up its economy like never before as it pursues opportunities in sectors such as agriculture, fisheries, industry and financial services with the help of established foreign partners, including Japan. The Angolan economy is opening up to investors like never before, with the recent acceleration of its drive to diversify and attract the interest of foreign companies active in a wide range of industries and sectors.
Nigeria’s overall exports reach N26.79 trillion in 2022 thanks to a 46.41% increase in crude oil sales. The entire amount of commerce increased by 31.79%, from N39.75 trillion in 2021 to N52.39 trillion in 2022. Sales of crude oil reached N21.09 trillion in 2022, a 46.41% rise from N14.41 trillion in 2021. Crude oil constituted 78.74% of all exports in 2022. The National Bureau of Statistics reports that overall exports for 2022 increased by 41.72%,
The new Pumangol post, on Avenida Pedro de Castro Van-Dúnem “Loy”, in the municipality of Talatona, in Luanda, represents an investment of US$3.7 million, which resulted in 45 direct jobs. The information was advanced, on Tuesday night, during the opening act, by the chairman of the Board of Directors of Pumangol. Ivanilson Machado said that the last Pumangol post had opened in 2020. Since then, according to its PCA, there has been a slight stagnation,
The National Agency of Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG) and Cabinda Gulf Oil Company Limited (CABGOC), a subsidiary of Chevron, announced the start of oil production at the Lifua-A project, forecast to produce 6,500 barrels/day. The Lifua-A platform, in Block 0, is interconnected to the existing facilities in the Takula area and is expected to produce a total of 6,500 barrels of oil per day from the Vermelha and Likouala reservoirs. According to the ANPG,
The Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas announced the Summer Scholarships (SFP) programme, promoted by the Organization of Petroleum Producing Countries (OPEC), to take place at the headquarters of the institution’s secretariat, in Vienna, Austria, from July to September 2023. According to a press release from the institution, the SFP aims to increase interaction between research teams from the OPEO Secretariat and specialists from Member States. Participation in the Program is open to professionals
The Minister of Finance, Vera Daves de Sousa, said this Tuesday morning on the “Café da Manhã” program on LAC radio, that the fuel subsidy costs the Government between US$3 and US$4 billion. According to the minister, these numbers should be analyzed with the importance they deserve, as the social sector would need these values a lot. Vera Daves de Sousa recalled, for example, that the Integrated Plan for Intervention in Municipalities (PIIM) is funded
