In 2023, Angola secured the fourth position on the list of the world’s top ten diamond producers, generating $1.55 billion from the sale of 9.8 million carats. According to the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Angola trailed only Russia, Botswana, and Canada, based on information from the Kimberley Process. Notably, eight of the ten countries in the ranking are African, including Botswana, Angola, South Africa, Namibia, Zimbabwe, Lesotho, Sierra Leone, and the Democratic
Consultancy firm Oxford Economics estimates that Angola’s oil production will rise by 3% this year, reaching 1.16 million barrels per day, following a 7.5% increase in the first half of the year due to maintenance work completed last year. “Thanks to extensive maintenance operations in the first quarter of 2023, cumulative oil production in the first half of this year is 7.5% higher than in the same period last year,” analysts noted in a report
The operationalization of the Lobito Corridor, and the integration of the Benguela Railway (CFB) with the Luanda Railway (CFL) and Namibe Railway (CFN) via branch lines, represents a cornerstone of Angola’s National Development Plan (PDN). This plan aims to diversify the country’s revenue sources and improve citizens’ quality of life. This perspective was shared by economists, businesspeople, and academics interviewed by Jornal de Angola, six months after the consortium of Transfigura, Mota Engil, and Lobito
The Angolan ambassador to South Africa, Rui Orlando, last week invited international investors to invest in infrastructure projects in the Lobito Corridor, Benguela, to drive economic growth in Angola and the region. This call to action was made during the 8th International Infrastructure Forum in Africa, organized by Infrastructure Africa in partnership with the African Infrastructure Association and the African Union Development Agency (AUDA-NEPAD). Speaking at one of the forum’s panels at the Cape Town
PAC Capital Limited announced that Etu Energias has purchased Galp Energia’s interests in three offshore Angolan blocks for $443 million. The acquisition includes Galp’s 5% non-operating stake in Block 32, a 9% non-operating stake in Block 14, and a 4.5% non-operating stake in Block 14K. Edson R. Dos Santos, Chairman and CEO of Etu Energias, highlighted the significance of the deal: “The successful collaboration between all parties was crucial for this transaction, marking Etu Energias’
In June, Angola’s oil production totaled 34.6 million barrels, averaging 1.155 million barrels per day (MBPD). This represents a 0.87% increase from May’s output of 1.108 MBPD. According to PetroAngola’s Monthly Petroleum Bulletin, Block 17 led production with an average of 393,655 barrels per day (KBPD), followed by Block 32 at 154,960 KBPD, and Block 0 at 147,205 KBPD. Gas production also saw a rise, reaching 87,230 million cubic feet (MMSCF) in June, or a
Etu Energias aspires to become the leading renewable energy provider in the country, a goal announced last Friday by the company’s Board of Directors President, Edson dos Santos, during the “Coffee with Journalists” event in Vila do Soyo. Edson dos Santos outlined the company’s strategy to prioritize solar panel installations to replace fossil fuels. He emphasized that this shift aims to mitigate the environmental and health impacts of fossil fuels while offering a more cost-effective
The business sector in Bié province is optimistic about investments along the Lobito Corridor, particularly in the Benguela Railway (CFB). These developments are expected to enhance agricultural production and facilitate the transport of goods to Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). Farmer Manuel Maia, who operates several agricultural projects in Cunhinga, believes the Lobito Corridor will significantly boost his investments and strengthen local agriculture. He plans to leverage this route to expand his
Angola is set to significantly boost its revenue streams with the commencement of production at the Lombe Mining and Mapele gold exploration projects in Cabinda and Huíla provinces this semester. These projects recently received prospecting approvals from the National Agency for Mineral Resources (ANRM). According to the ANRM’s report, a subsidiary of the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, four new exploration projects for ferrous and non-ferrous metals are expected to enter production by
The Port of Lobito Mining Terminal in Benguela welcomed its first large cargo ship on Friday, loaded with 40,500 tons of sulfur to support mining activities in the Katanga area of the Democratic Republic of Congo. According to a press release, the bulk cargo transport ship MV Lindsaylou’s arrival marks the start of port operations by Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR), the concession company for the Lobito Corridor. The ship was loaded in Qatar and embarked
