Chevron is currently producing 230,000 barrels of oil per day at the Malongo Oil Field in Cabinda province, significantly down from the 600,000 barrels produced in previous years. This was disclosed by the multinational’s operations director, Gabriel Ivaba, during a visit by Cabinda Governor Suzana de Abreu to assess the company’s operations and production status. Ivaba explained that the production decline is a natural phenomenon common in oil and gas industries. “Our industry is cyclical,
The first batch of 275 new container wagons, purchased from South Africa’s Galison Manufacturing, has arrived in Lobito, Angola, to enhance the transport capacity of the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR). This strategic investment is part of LAR’s broader expansion and modernization plan, aimed at boosting railway infrastructure over the next three years. Arriving earlier last week, the new wagons are equipped with a modern pneumatic braking system and a lightweight steel structure, ensuring safer and
Chevron is increasing its exploration activities in Nigeria and Angola, aiming to boost production in regions where output has declined in recent years. Chevron’s Global Exploration Vice President, Liz Schwarze, emphasized the company’s commitment to West Africa, highlighting the area’s untapped potential. “West Africa is such a hydrocarbon-rich part of the world and relatively under-explored compared to other jurisdictions,” Schwarze stated, noting that while some companies are withdrawing, Chevron is actively acquiring new exploration blocks.
Angola is fast-tracking its energy development initiatives with a series of projects and policy updates to enhance oil and gas output and promote low-carbon solutions, solidifying its role as a key regional energy producer. At African Energy Week 2024, the National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency (ANPG) announced that Angola’s government will release the decree for the Incremental Production Law in November. Designed to counter production declines in mature oilfields, the law introduces favorable fiscal
Endiama, Angola’s National Diamond Company, has completed the compensation process for more than 2,000 former employees of closed mining companies in Lunda Norte, a process that had been in progress for over 12 years. This update was shared by Domingos Margarida, Executive Director of Mining Operations, Administration, and Human Resources at Endiama, during a meeting with representatives of former employees from Sociedade Mineira do Lucapa (SML) and the Luarica, Luxinge, Facauma, and Yetwene diamond projects.
Last week, Angola unveiled 16 prime areas available for mining investments during the “Angolan Mining Business Forum” in Johannesburg, South Africa. The Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, invited investors to witness Angola’s vast potential firsthand, emphasizing the country’s extensive natural resources and attractive business environment. “Come to Angola and see for yourself. We have land, high mining potential, robust infrastructure, an investor-friendly legal and tax system, and a skilled, young workforce
Angolan authorities arrested 34 individuals and seized nearly 443,000 liters of fuel in an intensive 20-day crackdown on smuggling, resulting in an estimated loss of 111 million kwanzas for the State. Deputy Commissioner Mateus Rodrigues, spokesperson for the Angolan National Police, disclosed these details at a press conference in Zaire on Friday. The operations, conducted between October 8 and 28, involved the Border Guard Police and Customs Police. Officials reported intercepting 462,449 liters of fuel,
Petrobras may soon resume operations in Angola, following discussions held this Monday between Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, and a delegation from the Brazilian state-owned oil company led by Sylvia dos Anjos, Executive Director of Exploration and Production. The meeting, held on the sidelines of the Africa Energy Week conference in Cape Town, South Africa, explored the potential for Petrobras to re-enter Angola’s energy market, which both parties described as
Sequa Petroleum, a U.K.-based oil and gas company, has received official approval from the Angolan government to acquire significant stakes in three offshore oil blocks. The acquisition includes a 10% interest in Block 15/06, as well as 40% and 35% stakes in Block 23 and Block 27, respectively. In an independent review, Sequa’s share in Block 15/06 was initially estimated to hold around 55 million barrels of recoverable oil as of April 2022. This figure
Angola’s new Cabinda oil refinery, nearing the completion of its first phase, is scheduled to start fuel production by April 2025. Project leader Atanas Bostandjiev, founder and CEO of Gemcorp, the primary stakeholder, announced that commissioning will take place in January-February, with the first fuel supplies hitting the local market by March-April. Once operational, the refinery will initially process 30,000 barrels per day (bpd) of Angolan crude, provided by national oil company Sonangol, meeting around
