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Angola and Vietnam Strengthen Oil Exploration Efforts in Etosha Okavango Basin

Angola’s National Agency for Petroleum, Gas, and Biofuels (ANPG) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Vietnamese company Xuan Thiên Group (XTG) to explore the oil potential of the Etosha Okavango Basin. The agreement, signed in Luanda, marks a significant step toward assessing the region’s hydrocarbon resources. Key Highlights of the Agreement 🔹 Exploration Scope: The study will cover approximately 300,000 square kilometers in the Etosha/Okavango Basin.🔹 Seismic Data Acquisition: The project includes obtaining

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Afentra in Talks to Acquire Angolan Oil Blocks from Etu Energias

Afentra plc has confirmed ongoing negotiations to acquire interests in Blocks 3/05 and 3/05A from Etu Energias, though a final agreement is not yet guaranteed. The company intends to finance the acquisition using existing cash reserves, pending regulatory and government approvals. In collaboration with Sonangol and joint venture partners, Afentra is developing a strategic plan to boost production, expand reserves, and maximize asset value in these blocks. As an upstream oil and gas company, Afentra

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Oil International News

Libya’s Mabruk Oilfield Resumes Production After a Decade

Mabruk Oil Operations has restarted production at Libya’s Mabruk oilfield after a ten-year shutdown, the Tripoli-based Government of National Unity (GNU) announced on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. Production resumed on Sunday at an initial rate of 5,000 barrels per day (bpd), with plans to increase output to 7,000 bpd by the end of March and 25,000 bpd by July. To enhance operational efficiency, operators began transferring crude to the nearby Al-Bahi field on Tuesday, strengthening

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Diamonds International News

Namibia Faces N$6 Billion Drop in Diamond Tax Revenue Amid Market Slump

The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) anticipates a N$6 billion decline in tax revenue from the diamond sector this year due to weak global prices. NamRA Commissioner Sam Shivute attributed the shortfall to the struggling diamond market but highlighted that increased tax collections from the mining, fishing, and tourism sectors had helped mitigate the impact. “We have collected N$83 billion for the 2024/2025 financial year. Despite losing N$6 billion in diamond tax revenue, we are still

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Local News Oil

Angola’s Oil Tax Revenues Rise 25.35% in January

Angola’s oil tax revenues reached 975.88 billion kwanzas in January, a 25.35% increase from the 779 billion collected in December, according to the Ministry of Finance. This growth was driven by gas tax payments, which contributed 148.64 billion kwanzas, alongside increases in concessionaire revenues and petroleum production tax, which rose by 24.78% and 26.86% to 570.56 billion kwanzas and 43.70 billion kwanzas, respectively. Despite this revenue boost, oil exports and the average price per barrel

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Diamonds International News

EU Threatens Tariffs on US Diamonds and Metals in Response to Trade Dispute

The European Union (EU) has announced plans to impose tariffs on US imports, including diamonds, gemstones, and metals used in jewelry production, in retaliation for what it calls “unjustified” taxes imposed by the US on aluminum and steel. “The Commission regrets the US decision to impose such tariffs, considering them unjustified, disruptive to transatlantic trade, and harmful to businesses and consumers, often resulting in higher prices,” the EU stated last week. The proposed countermeasures could

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Diamonds International News

Botswana Targets Wealthy Young Americans to Boost Natural Diamond Sales

Botswana, the world’s top diamond producer, is ramping up efforts to attract affluent young American buyers to its natural diamonds amid growing competition from lab-grown alternatives. To capture their attention, the country is leveraging social media platforms like Instagram and TikTok. As part of this strategy, Botswana recently hosted an exclusive luxury event in New York’s Greenwich Village, where social media influencers were treated to a fine dining experience at a Michelin-starred restaurant, according to

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International Gas News

U.S. Loan Reauthorization Revives Mozambique LNG Project

The African Energy Chamber (AEC) has welcomed the U.S. Export-Import Bank’s (EXIM) decision to reauthorize a $4.7 billion loan, originally approved under the Trump administration, to support Mozambique’s Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project. Led by TotalEnergies, the $20 billion Mozambique LNG project had stalled in 2021 due to security concerns in the Cabo Delgado province. With renewed financial backing, the project is now set to move forward, positioning Mozambique as a key player in the

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Renewable Energy International News

Mozambique Expands Solar Power with $110 Million Investment

A private Mozambican consortium plans to invest $110 million (€101 million) in a solar power plant in Gaza province, southern Mozambique, to strengthen the national grid, according to official documents accessed by Lusa. The Chibuto Solar Power Plant, a joint initiative between Sal Energia and state-owned Electricidade de Moçambique (EDM), will have an installed capacity of 95 MW. Sal Energia will develop, finance, and construct the plant, along with the necessary grid connection infrastructure. The

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Venezuela and Angola Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation in Energy and Mining

Venezuela and Angola have reaffirmed their commitment to enhancing cooperation in energy and mining, as announced by Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil. The announcement followed a telephone conversation between Gil and Angolan Foreign Minister Tete António on Friday. In his statement on Instagram, Gil congratulated Angola for assuming the Presidency of the African Union, acknowledging this achievement in the year marking the 50th anniversary of Angola’s independence. He also emphasized that both nations are working

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