Angola’s Luvo and Yema Logistics Hubs Set to Boost Trade and Supply Chains with DR Congo Luanda — The planned logistics platforms at Luvo and Yema are expected to significantly enhance cross-border trade between Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), according to officials from the Angola Cargo and Logistics Certification Regulatory Agency. Mateus Simão, administrator for the Technical Area and Operations at ARCCLA, said the strategic logistics platforms are designed to leverage
Sonangol Guarantees Fuel Supply Stability in Angola as Middle East War Disrupts Global Oil Routes Luanda — Angola’s state-owned oil company, Sonangol, has assured the public of the continued supply of fuel to the national market despite escalating conflict in the Middle East that has disrupted key global oil and natural gas transport routes. The assurance was provided last week by Alfredo Alberto, Director of Supplies and Purchasing at Sonangol, who emphasized that fuel distribution
Angola Awards $54.4 Billion in Oil Contracts to Boost Local Content, Jobs, and Economic Diversification Angola’s oil industry awarded contracts worth $54.4 billion between 2022 and 2025, with 97% allocated to domestically registered companies, the Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, announced. Speaking at the Annual Local Content Conference in Luanda, Azevedo said the contracts, approved by the National Agency of Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG), cover investments across exploration, development, operations,
Angola’s ETU Energias Boosts Stake in Block 14 Offshore, Strengthening Production and Revenue Base ETU Energias, Angola’s largest private oil company, has acquired a 20% stake in Block 14 and a 10% stake in Block 14K, both located in the Lower Congo Basin, from Azule Energy, the companies announced last week. The transaction was formalized through a Purchase and Sale Agreement (SPA). In a statement, ETU Energias described the acquisition as “a strategic step in
Rising Global Oil Prices Boost Angola’s Revenue but Threaten Inflation, Says Minister Angola could benefit from rising global oil prices due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, but the country also faces potential inflationary pressures from higher import costs, the Minister of State for Economic Coordination, José de Lima Massano, warned on Friday. Speaking at the first edition of the conference “Radar Africa – Angola’s Paths” in Lisbon, organized by Jornal de Negócios,
U.S. Imports of Nigerian Crude Halve in January Amid Rising African Competition The United States sharply reduced its imports of Nigeria’s crude oil in January 2026, cutting volumes by nearly half and highlighting intensifying competition in Africa’s oil sector. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau and Bureau of Economic Analysis show imports fell 47.2% month-on-month, declining from 3.15 million barrels in December 2025 to 1.66 million barrels in January, marking one of the steepest short-term
Botswana in Talks to Acquire 30% of Angola’s Lobito Oil Refinery Amid Global Fuel Supply Concerns Botswana is moving to secure a stake in a multi-billion-dollar oil refinery project in Angola as countries worldwide seek to safeguard fuel supplies amid rising geopolitical tensions in the Strait of Hormuz. The initiative reflects Botswana’s efforts to strengthen its energy security and reduce vulnerability to global supply disruptions. As a landlocked nation that produces no crude oil, Botswana
Angola Launches $2.5 Billion Dollar Bond Sale Boosted by Higher Oil Prices Angola is set to raise $2.5 billion through the sale of dollar-denominated bonds, capitalizing on higher oil prices driven by the Iran–Israel conflict to attract strong investor demand. Africa’s third-largest oil producer is offering $1.5 billion in seven-year bonds at a yield of 9.375% and $1 billion in 11-year bonds at 9.875%, according to a source familiar with the matter. Both yields are
Nigerian Oil Firm Oando Becomes Operator of Angola’s Block KON 13 Amid Strong Exploration Potential Angola’s National Agency for Petroleum, Gas, and Biofuels (ANPG) announced that Nigerian junior oil company Oando has joined the Contractor Group of Block KON 13 as operator, holding a 45% participating interest. Other partners in the block include Effimax Energy Serviços, Lda with 30%, Sonangol Exploração & Produção with 15%, and Walcot Ltd with 10%. Block KON 13 is located
Sonagas Replaces 500 Gas Cylinder Valves Weekly as Consumer Group Warns of Expired and Leaking Cylinders in Angola Sonagas, a subsidiary of Sonangol, stated on Wednesday that leaks in cooking gas cylinders are primarily caused by improper handling during transportation, rather than manufacturing defects or filling processes. The company disclosed that it replaces more than 500 gas cylinder check valves each week as part of routine safety and quality control measures. According to Pedro de
