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ExxonMobil and Partners Secure PSC Extension for Angola’s Offshore Block 17

Energy giant ExxonMobil and its consortium partners have signed a production sharing contract (PSC) extension for Block 17, a key offshore oil asset in Angola. The renewed agreement includes TotalEnergies, Equinor, Azule Energy—a 50/50 joint venture between bp and Eni—and Angola’s state-owned oil company, Sonangol. “As a partner, we have witnessed firsthand the significant contribution that Block 17 has made to Angola’s oil and gas industry,” said Katrina Fisher, President of ExxonMobil Angola. The extension

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Angola Takes Major Step Toward Global Integration by Joining Diamond Federation

Angola has officially begun the process of joining the World Federation of Diamond Bourses (WFDB) through its newly established Angola Diamond Exchange, marking a significant milestone in the country’s integration into the international diamond industry. The announcement was made by Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, during the WFDB’s 2025 President’s Meeting held in New York on June 12. Qatar also expressed interest in joining the WFDB during the same event.

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Local News Oil

Cuanza-Norte Sees 167% Surge in Refined Oil Sales in Q1 2025

The volume of refined petroleum products traded in the province of Cuanza-Norte during the first quarter of 2025 reached 27,901.38 metric tons, with diesel accounting for 72% of sales and gasoline representing 21%. These figures were presented by Luís Fernandes, Director-General of the Regulatory Institute for Petroleum Derivatives (IRDP), at the recent Forum on Investment in the Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas Sector, held in Ndalatando under the theme: “Investment in the Mining and Oil

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Local News Oil

Angola Invites Foreign Investment in Onshore Oil Exploration

Luanda, Angola – The Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, called on foreign investors to explore opportunities in Angola’s onshore oil sector. Speaking at the opening of the 2nd Onshore and Inland Basins Exploration Forum in Luanda, the minister urged international stakeholders to bring technology, capital, and expertise to the country. Azevedo emphasized that strengthening Angola’s oil industry requires building a collective capacity to attract investment, promote innovation, and maintain a stable,

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Local News Oil

ADES Holding Secures $34 Million Offshore Drilling Contract in Cameroon

Saudi-based drilling and production services company ADES Holding has secured a $34 million offshore drilling contract in Cameroon with Addax Petroleum, marking the company’s entry into the Cameroonian market. Operations are scheduled to commence in the fourth quarter of 2025. Under the terms of the agreement, ADES Holding will deploy the Admarine 510 offshore platform to carry out drilling and extraction operations. The initial contract term is 12 months, with two optional six-month extensions, potentially

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Local News Oil

Angola to Invest $60 Billion in Oil Sector to Sustain Production and Drive Energy Transition

The Angolan government plans to invest over $60 billion in the oil sector over the next four years, aiming to maintain crude oil production above one million barrels per day by 2027. This announcement was made by Paulino Jerónimo, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the National Agency for Oil, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG), during the Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas Investment Forum held in Cuanza Norte Province. Jerónimo noted that between 2022 and

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Local News Renewable Energy

Angola Launches Landmark 25MW Solar Energy Project in Cazombo

A groundbreaking solar energy project with a production capacity of 25 megawatts is set to be implemented in the municipality of Cazombo, in the newly formed province of Moxico Leste. This initiative, the first of its kind in Angola, will include a battery storage system to ensure a continuous power supply—even at night. The announcement was made by President João Lourenço at the conclusion of a field visit to the region. During his visit to

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Corporate News Diamonds Local

Oman Replaces Sanctioned Alrosa in Angola’s Catoca Diamond Mine

A subsidiary of Oman’s sovereign wealth fund has replaced Russia’s Alrosa as a shareholder in Catoca, Angola’s state-controlled diamond mining company, marking a significant shift in the company’s ownership structure. The update was reflected on Catoca’s official website. Endiama EP, Angola’s national diamond company, now holds 59% of Catoca, while Taadeen, the new shareholder linked to Oman’s sovereign fund, holds the remaining 41% stake—previously owned by Alrosa. The move comes after mounting international pressure on

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Local Economy Transport and Logistics

AFC Secures $320 Million Deal with Italy to Boost Angola’s Lobito Corridor

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC), a Lagos-based continental financier, will soon sign a $320 million financing agreement with Italy, part of which will support the development of a new transport corridor linking critical mineral fields in central Africa to Angola’s Lobito port, according to AFC CEO Samaila Zubairu. AFC, owned by African central banks and development lenders, is the financing partner for the U.S.-backed Lobito Corridor project. The corridor aims to connect the Atlantic port of

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Local Energy News

Angola and Nigeria at the Forefront of Africa’s Energy Independence Drive

Angola and Nigeria are taking center stage in Africa’s quest for energy security, with the Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) projecting that the continent could meet up to 90% of its fuel demand through domestic refining—up from just 45% in 2024. This bold projection is outlined in the AFC’s newly released State of Africa’s Infrastructure Report 2025, which highlights Angola’s rising role as a strategic refining hub alongside Nigeria. Angola is increasingly recognized as a major

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