Angolan President João Lourenço has inaugurated the first phase of the Barra do Dande Ocean Terminal, a major development in the country’s oil and gas logistics infrastructure. The terminal will bolster Angola’s energy trade and enhance national oil company Sonangol’s fuel storage capacity. The terminal features 29 storage tanks with a combined capacity of 580,000 cubic meters for gasoline, diesel, and gas. A 1,700-meter jetty allows the facility to accommodate large vessels. A second phase
Endiama, Angola’s state-owned diamond-trading company, has signed a mining investment agreement with N’Dumba, a subsidiary of the Jean Boulle Group, to engage in diamond prospection, exploration, and commercialization. The agreement was formalized at the Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa, with Angolan Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, and Rui Xavier, Angola’s ambassador to South Africa, in attendance during the signing ceremony, Endiama reported on Tuesday. The N’Dumba concession, located in
Lucapa Diamond Company is currently facing a production disruption at its Lulo mine in Angola after local community leaders barricaded all entrances to the site, making a series of unreasonable demands, according to the company. While the blockade remains peaceful, it has prevented Lucapa’s workers from entering or exiting the site. The company expressed concern for the safety of its employees should it attempt to break through the barricade. Although the workers who are inside
Lucapa Diamond Company reported a sharp 71% year-on-year decline in revenue for the fourth quarter of 2024, as the lower proportion of large diamonds significantly impacted the average price per carat. Sales from the company’s Lulo mine in Angola dropped to $10 million for the quarter, with the average price per carat plunging by 80% to $1,251. However, the company saw a 42% increase in sales volume, reaching 8,016 carats. The steep drop in average
The European Union (EU) will commission a 1,400 kV power transmission project in 2025, linking the Republic of Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Angola. Known as the Boucle de l’Amitié Énergétique, this initiative aims to address chronic electricity shortages, enhance regional energy security, and support economic development. Electricity access in the Republic of Congo remains limited, with only 68% of urban areas and 12% of rural areas connected to the grid. The
AD Ports Group (ADX: ADPORTS), a global leader in trade, logistics, and industry, has officially commenced the long-term management and development of a major multipurpose terminal and logistics business in Luanda, Angola. In partnership with Angolan firms Unicargas and Multiparques, the initiative aims to modernize port operations and strengthen regional trade networks. The Noatum Ports Luanda Terminal, Angola’s largest port, handles 76% of the country’s container and general cargo, serving as a critical gateway to
TAAG Angola Airlines has welcomed its first Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner, marking a key milestone in its ongoing fleet renewal strategy. Leased from AerCap, this aircraft is the first of four Dreamliners ordered by TAAG, reinforcing the airline’s commitment to expanding its long-haul operations and enhancing passenger experience. The new Dreamliner arrived in Luanda just ahead of Angola’s Liberation Day on February 4, featuring TAAG’s updated livery and symbolizing nearly 50 years of partnership with Boeing.
The construction of the Ornamental Rock Development Hub in Namibe province officially began on Tuesday with the laying of the first stone. The event was attended by the Secretary of State for Mineral Resources, Janio Correa Victor, and the provincial governor, Archer Mangueira, who jointly led the ceremony. The hub, set to create approximately 400 jobs, is being developed by Telhabel. According to a statement from the provincial government of Namibe, the project aims to
Angola generated $31.4 billion in 2024 from the export of 393.4 million barrels of crude oil, sold at an average price of $79.70 per barrel, according to a government statement on Thursday. The Secretary of State for Oil and Gas, José Barroso, reported that China was the top destination for Angola’s oil exports, receiving 51.91% of the total, followed by India with 10.02%, Spain with 6.27%, and Indonesia with 4.81%. While the export volume increased
Angola’s Parliament unanimously approved a request this Wednesday for authorization to modify the oil concession for Block 14, which includes areas of joint exploration between Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In his presentation, the Secretary of State for Oil and Gas, José Barroso, explained that the proposed changes involve detaching the Negaje and Menongue development areas from Block 14 for integration into the Block 14/23 concession. This adjustment will help redefine the
