The National Agency for Petroleum, Gas, and Biofuels (ANPG), Angola’s upstream regulator, has announced the results of the Limited Public Tender for Block KON 13 in the Kwanza Onshore Basin. Oando Energy, a Nigerian independent exploration and production (E&P) company, has been confirmed as the operator of Block KON 13 with a 45% stake, according to Africoilgasreport. The tender process began on May 24, 2024, and closed on September 3, 2024. ANPG noted that 10%
The European Union (EU) has expressed its interest in participating in the development of the Lobito Corridor, recognizing its potential for sustainable and inclusive economic diversification, including increased household income in the region. Sylvie Millot, Head of the EU’s Southern Africa and Indian Ocean Unit, confirmed this on Friday in Benguela, following a courtesy meeting with the provincial governor of Benguela. She emphasized that the Lobito Corridor is a key priority for the EU in
Members of the Angolan Industrial Association (AIA) have emphasized the importance of conducting a feasibility study for the construction of connection branches between key large-scale production centers and the Lobito Corridor. This initiative is seen as a priority to maximize the economic benefits of this significant infrastructure, which serves both the Angolan economy and the southern region of Africa. The message was conveyed by the president of the association, José Severino, who outlined the vast
The Angolan National Diamond Company (Endiama) aims to produce 14.8 million carats of diamonds and generate $2.1 billion in revenue by 2025, according to its chairman, José Ganga Junior. Speaking during the company’s 44th anniversary, Ganga Junior acknowledged ongoing challenges in the diamond market, including significant price reductions and sluggish demand. Diamond prices have dropped by more than 60% in some cases, with the average price per carat estimated at $146 for this year. Currently,
Brent crude oil, the benchmark for Angola’s exports, surged 3.69% on Friday to close at $79.76 per barrel for March delivery on the London Futures Market, marking its highest level in three months. The North Sea crude, a key reference for European markets, ended the session on the International Exchange at $79.76, up $2.84 from Thursday’s closing price of $76.92. During the session, Brent briefly exceeded $80 per barrel. This sharp rise follows an announcement
Oxford Economics, a British consultancy firm, forecasts that Angola’s oil production will stagnate at 1.173 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2025. This follows a 3.6% increase in 2024, which brought production to 1.170 million bpd. According to analysts cited by Lusa, Angola’s oil output saw a slight uptick in November, aligning with the government’s production targets. The consultancy estimates that crude oil production grew by 3.6% last year, reaching 1.170 million bpd, with a
The long-awaited Quilemba Solar project is poised to begin in 2025, following a recent agreement signed between Sonangol Gas & Energias Renováveis, TotalEnergies, and GreenTech. The consortium finalized an Addendum to the Complementary Technical Parts of the Energy Acquisition Agreement (CAE) with the National Electricity Transport Network (REN), enabling construction to commence. Located in Quilemba, Lubango, in Huíla Province, the project will establish a photovoltaic solar power plant with an initial capacity of 35 megawatts
Red Sky Energy, an Australian oil and gas company, has secured a 35% interest in the Sonangol-operated Block 6/24, located offshore Angola in the Kwanza Basin. This acquisition follows the signing of a risk service contract (RSC) with the Angolan National Agency for Oil, Gas, and Biofuels (ANPG). Sonangol E&P, the block’s operator, retains a 50% interest, while Red Sky Energy holds 35%, and ACREP controls the remaining 15%. Block 6/24 lies approximately 12 kilometers
Angola’s oil production is projected to remain steady at 1.173 million barrels per day in 2025, following a 3.6% increase to 1.170 million barrels per day in 2024, according to a report by Oxford Economics. The British consultancy highlighted that Angola achieved its government-set production targets in November, with a slight rise in crude oil output. Analysts forecast a modest growth in production from 2024 to 2025, marking continued stability in the sector. Oxford Economics’
The Draft Gas Master Plan (PDG) was reviewed last Friday during a Council of Ministers session after being open for public consultation since October last year. The proposal, developed by the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum, and Gas, has received government approval to proceed with the next steps. The PDG outlines the government’s strategy to promote the development of a gas value chain. Its implementation is expected to attract approximately $30 billion in investments to
