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ACREP to Begin Oil Exploration in Angola’s Cabinda Norte Block in 2025

Angolan upstream firm ACREP plans to commence oil exploration in the onshore Cabinda Norte Block in 2025, with the goal of determining the economic viability of the block. The company will conduct feasibility studies to assess the block’s potential production capacity following exploration. Since 1968, up to 20 wells have been drilled in the block, but bureaucratic challenges have hindered their development. ACREP’s Operations Director, Idonio dos Santos, stated that these challenges have now been

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Chevron’s CABGOC Achieves First Gas from Sanha Lean Gas Connection in Angola

The Cabinda Gulf Oil Company (CABGOC), a subsidiary of Chevron, has successfully achieved first gas from its Sanha Lean Gas Connection project in Angola. Valued at $300 million, the project involves the development of a platform that connects to the Sanha condensate complex and features pipelines linking Blocks 0 and 14 to the Angola Liquefied Natural Gas (ALNG) facility and the Soyo power plant. The first phase of the project will deliver approximately 80 million

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Local Energy

Mussulo Island Set for First Electrification via National Grid

The long-standing electricity shortage on Mussulo Island in Luanda is nearing its end, as the Ministry of Energy and Water has announced the island will be electrified starting this Thursday. The rural electrification project faced delays due to technical challenges stemming from the island’s unstable terrain, which complicated the transport and installation of infrastructure. Despite these obstacles, the project is now set to connect Mussulo directly to the national electricity grid. This initiative will provide

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Corporate News Local Oil

Azule Energy Expands Beyond Angola with Investment in Namibia’s Offshore Oil Sector

Azule Energy, an Angola-based joint venture, has successfully finalized a farm-in agreement for Block 2914A in Namibia’s Orange Basin. With this transaction, Azule Energy now holds a 42.5% participating interest in the block, located offshore Namibia, an area known for significant hydrocarbon discoveries since 2022. The contracting group for Block 2914A now includes Rhino Resources Namibia Ltd. (Operator, 42.5%), Azule Energy Exploration Angola (KB) Ltd. (42.5%), Namcor Exploration and Production (10%), and Korres Investments (5%).

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Oil Exploration Local News

Onshore Oil Exploration to Begin in Cabinda Norte Block in 2025

Onshore oil exploration in the Cabinda Norte block is set to begin in 2025, according to Idonio dos Santos, administrator for ACREP – Exportacao Petrolifero S.A. Speaking to the press after a project presentation ceremony in Cacongo, Cabinda, dos Santos confirmed that all bureaucratic hurdles for the project have been cleared, including the opening of roads and the construction of a shipyard. The next phase of the project will involve research aimed at assessing and

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Local Governance

Minister Diamantino Pedro Azevedo Named “African Minister of the Year 2024”

Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum, and Gas, Diamantino Pedro Azevedo, has been named “African Minister of the Year 2024” by Leadership Magazine, a UK-based publication. According to sources from Jornal Economia & Finanças in the editorial office of Leadership Magazine, the official announcement is expected in the coming hours or within a few days. Minister Azevedo won the “African Government Minister of the Year 2024” category, competing against ministers from Nigeria, Rwanda, and Djibouti.

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Local Economy News Oil

Angola Exceeds Oil Production Targets with 33.8 Million Barrels in November

In November, Angola produced over 33.8 million barrels of oil, averaging approximately 1.1 million barrels per day, according to the National Agency for Oil, Gas, and Biofuels (ANPG). The official monthly report on oil production, accessed by VerAngola, revealed that the country achieved a total of 33,841,872 barrels during the month. “Angola’s oil production for November was 33,841,872 barrels, which corresponds to a daily average of 1,128,062 barrels per day (BOPD), surpassing the projected 1,073,910

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Local Economy Partnerships

Angola and South Africa Strengthen Economic Ties During President Lourenço’s Visit

Angolan President João Lourenço visited South Africa last week to strengthen economic ties and explore strategic partnerships between the two nations. The visit aimed to enhance bilateral trade and investment, focusing on key sectors such as energy, mining, infrastructure, and logistics. Discussions centered on maximizing the benefits of the African Continental Free Trade Agreement, advancing mineral beneficiation strategies, and leveraging Angola’s Lobito Trans-Africa Corridor as a model for regional integration. Both countries also explored cross-border

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Local Gas Mining Projects Oil

ANPG Plans New Oil and Gas Projects to Sustain Production Beyond 2027

The National Agency for Oil, Gas, and Biofuels (ANPG) has announced that the Agogo Full Field (Block 15/06), CLOV (Block 17), Begonia (Block 17/06), Greater Infills, Plutonium (Block 18), and KARI (Block 32) projects will begin production in 2025. These are among the key assets to help maintain oil production above one million barrels per day until 2027, as outlined in the ANPG’s report presented at the X Consultative Council of the Ministry of Mineral

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Local Transport and Logistics

Lobito Corridor Key to Sustainable Economic Development and Regional Integration

The importance of the Lobito Corridor in fostering inclusive and sustainable economic development in the region was recently highlighted by the EU-Angola Dialogues team, which visited Benguela. According to a press release sent to Jornal de Angola, the Lobito Corridor is part of the European Union’s Global “Gateway” strategy and is a central element in its cooperation with Africa, contributing to regional economic growth and integration. The project, the statement explains, involves the development and

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