Angola and Germany discussed, yesterday 15th February, at the Intercontinental Hotel, in Luanda, the basic conditions for the development of the National Hydrogen Strategy in Angola. A note states that the topic has been addressed since mid-2021, in various dialogue initiatives between the two countries, focused on energy transition and the opportunities that green hydrogen can offer the country. According to the Minister of Energy and Water, João Baptista Borges, hydrogen can make a very
From the 14th to the 18th of February, the working visit of the International Secretariat of the Extractive Industry Transparency Initiative (EITI) to Angola takes place. According to a note sent to JA Online, EITI’s work agenda includes analyzing both the degree of execution of the Work Plan, as well as the structure of the National Secretariat. The delegation’s visit also includes the sharing of information on the status of implementation of EITI Angola, meeting
Algeria, a member of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF), will host the headquarters of the organization’s Gas Research Institute (GRI), following the signing of an agreement between the Government and the GECF. The technology center will enable GECF members to cooperate in research and development regarding breakthrough gas technology discoveries to enhance the industry. Algeria will host several initiatives, including scientific research, technology transfer and sharing of best practices among GECF members and global
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
