Angola’s New Soyo Gas Treatment Center Set to Begin Operations with First LNG Shipment by November 2025 The Gas Treatment Center under construction in Soyo, Zaire province, is scheduled to receive its first shipment of natural gas from Angola LNG in November, according to the National Agency for Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG). ANPG stated that construction has been advancing “at full steam” since it began in October 2023. A recent inspection led by block
Angola Oil Output Drops Below 1.04 Million Barrels Per Day in August While LNG Surges Angola’s oil production fell short of government targets again in August, averaging 1.03 million barrels per day, marking the sixth consecutive month of underperformance. According to the National Agency of Petroleum, Gas, and Biofuels (ANPG), total production reached 32.07 million barrels in August, equivalent to a daily average of 1,034,655 barrels, compared to the forecast of 1,086,727 barrels per day.
Angola Boosts Namibe Mining and Oil Sector with Ornamental Rock Hub and Strategic Investments Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, is in Namibe for a working visit, focusing on the construction of the Ornamental Rock Development Hub and meetings with local mining industry leaders. The Ornamental Rock Development Hub, located 32 kilometers from Mocamedes, is progressing rapidly, just over six months after the foundation stone was laid. Minister Azevedo was joined
Eni and Azule Energy Commit Billions to Angola Oil and Gas with Focus on Deepwater, Gas, and Clean Energy The CEO of Italian multinational oil company Eni announced that Azule Energy has already invested $5 billion (4.3 billion euros) in Angola and plans to invest additional funds over the next four years. Speaking at the 6th Angola Oil & Gas International Conference, Claudio Descalzi emphasized Eni’s pioneering role in deepwater operations and complex, market-oriented projects,
Angola President Emphasizes Oil’s Role in Economy and Energy Transition at Angola Oil & Gas 2025 Conference Angolan President João Lourenço underscored the importance of oil for the country’s economy and development, stressing that hydrocarbon-producing nations have the right to continue developing their resources despite the global challenges posed by climate change. Speaking at the 6th Angola Oil & Gas 2025 International Conference in Talatona, Luanda, President Lourenço acknowledged the severity of climate change while
Afentra Strengthens Angola Presence with Block 3/05 Stake, Driving 21,000 BPD Output Independent British oil exploration and production company Afentra has emerged as a major international partner of Sonangol, Angola’s national oil company, according to a statement from Afentra. “In the first half of this year alone, Block 3/05, where Afentra holds a significant stake, recorded an average gross production of over 21,000 barrels of crude oil per day. This confirms the rehabilitation potential of
Pensana Names Karen Brown COO as Longonjo Rare Earths Project Advances London-listed Pensana, a company building a sustainable magnet metal supply chain, has appointed Karen Brown as Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective October 1. She succeeds Rocky Smith, who will continue to advise Pensana as part of the owner’s team for the Longonjo rare earths project in Angola. Pensana CEO Tim George praised Smith’s contributions over the past five years, noting: “Rocky’s expertise has been
Sonangol to Drill Exploration Well at Block 24, Driving Upstream Growth and Local Industry in Angola Sebastião Gaspar Martins, Chairman of Sonangol, has announced that the company plans to drill an exploration well at Block 24 in Angola. Located in the southern Kwanza Basin, Block 24 is a largely unexplored asset with significant hydrocarbon potential. Speaking during a fireside chat at the Angola Oil & Gas 2025 Conference and Exhibition, Gaspar Martins emphasized Sonangol’s ongoing
Angola’s Block 1/14 Set to Deliver First Gas in 2025 Angola’s national oil and gas concessionaire, the National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency (ANPG), has announced that first gas from offshore Block 1/14 is expected in 2025. The announcement was made by Paulino Jerónimo, President of ANPG, during the opening day of the Angola Oil & Gas 2025 Conference and Exhibition in Luanda on September 3. “We anticipate first gas from the block this year
Azule Energy Begins First Oil Shipment from Agogo Integrated West Hub in Angola’s Lower Congo Basin The first cargo from the Agogo Integrated West Hub (IWH) development project, operated by Azule Energy in Block 15/06 in the Lower Congo Basin, offshore Angola, was officially shipped on Wednesday. Permission for shipping was granted by Angolan President João Lourenço during the opening of the Angola Oil & Gas 2025 Conference and Exhibition, with the ceremony presided over
