We encourage all parties to investigate – and invest in – Africa’s rising stars for long-term energy solutions Africa’s oil and gas industry is going to breathe new life into many African economies and will create new opportunities for every many Africans in 2023. During the recent African Energy Week, many players and host nations outlined some of the most ambitious plans produce more natural gas, diversify our economies and create more jobs especially for
U.S. and African Presidents must address energy poverty and a Just Transition We are confident that, like previous meetings between American and African Leaders, the events of the highly anticipated Africa Leaders’ Summit, taking place Dec. 13-15 in Washington, D.C., will show America’s earnest and enduring commitment to Africa in the broad sense. The African Continent, some organizers have said, will shape the future of the world. We truly believe that the leaders who will
Savannah Energy has announced the completion of its acquisition of ExxonMobil’s upstream and downstream asset portfolio in Chad and Cameroon The African Energy Chamber (AEC) supports the acquisition by Africa-focused British independent energy company Savannah Energy of oil and gas supermajor ExxonMobil’s entire upstream and midstream asset portfolio in Chad and Cameroon. The sale was closed on 9 December to the tune of $407 million. The announcement comes after Savannah Energy and ExxonMobil’s signing of
Savannah Energy has announced its agreement to purchase producing oil fields in South Sudan, a deal which follows the company’s 9th of December announcement of its procurement of ExxonMobil’s upstream and downstream portfolio in Chad and Cameroon Africa-focused British independent energy company, Savannah Energy, has announced the acquisition of producing oil fields in South Sudan from Malaysian state oil and gas company, Petronas, a move highly supported by the African Energy Chamber (AEC) (http://www.EnergyChamber.org). The
The OPEC+ alliance plays a key role in supporting market stability, OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais said Saturday in a message alluding to the sixth anniversary of the group’s formation. “Six years later, the framework continues to play a key role in supporting market stability, which is essential for growth and development, and also in attracting the necessary investment to ensure energy security,” said Al Ghais, in a communicated. At the last meeting, held
A barrel of Brent oil, a reference to Angolan exports, was traded yesterday until around 5 pm in Angola, at the price of US$78.29.Until that moment, the price represented an appreciation of 2.19 dollars, equivalent to 2.88 percent when compared to 76.1 dollars the day before. As can be seen from the indicators on the Investing.com platform, Monday’s trading peaked at $78.58. Over the past few days, oil prices have been steadily easing on fears
US oil company ExxonMobil is expected to leave Equatorial Guinea in 2026, after reducing production at the Zafiro well to 15,000 barrels per day. “We are currently evaluating the best way to leave, in close collaboration with the Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons”, confirmed a spokeswoman for ExxonMobil, after news from the specialized press that reported the complete exit from the country. ExxonMobil reduced production in the Zafiro field from 45,000 to 15,000 barrels of
Angola and Nigeria are two countries with increased responsibilities in ensuring a sustainable energy transition in Africa, said this Saturday (22), the Nigerian ambassador accredited in Luanda, Monique Ekpong, during the 1st African Summit on Energy, Oil and Gas. The diplomat supported the statement by mentioning that the two countries have large reserves of crude oil and natural gas which, if properly used, can allow the economic development of both countries and the region. Monique
Angola will continue to contribute to OPEC+’s efforts to ensure that “fair revenues” are obtained for producing countries and the continuous supply of crude oil to consumers. In a statement, the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas indicates that Angola as a signatory to the Declaration of Cooperation signed in December 2016, between OPEC member countries and non-OPEC crude oil producers (OPEC+), in a total of 23 countries, constituted a historic milestone in the
The new measures by the Group of Seven (G7) countries to limit Russian oil sales by imposing a price ceiling will not be applied against OPEC producers, which adopted plans to cut production, leaving consumer countries apprehensive, he told Reuters a US Treasury official. The United States has contacted representatives of the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) to reassure them about the limits of the plans, the official added. The comments could help defuse
