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Renergen Initiates Helium Production at South Africa’s Virginia Gas Project

Renergen, an integrated renewable energy company, has commenced helium production at the Virginia Gas Project in South Africa’s Free State province. The project’s Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) has successfully cooled the helium cold box to the required temperature, allowing for the liquefaction of helium from the wells in batches. Following this milestone, the next steps involve ensuring all operating conditions meet standards, with a performance test scheduled by the OEM before transitioning the project into

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International Gold Mining Projects News

Endeavour Mining Starts Gold Production in Senegal

Multinational company Endeavour Mining has poured the first gold at its Sabodala-Massawa BIOX Expansion project in Senegal, completing construction in just 24 months. Commercial production at the expansion project is slated to commence late in Q2 2024, with a capacity expected to reach 1.2 million tons per year by Q3 2024. The inaugural gold pour took place on April 18, 2024, yielding approximately 112 ounces, while the BIOX circuit followed suit on April 28, 2024,

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International News Renewable Energy

AMEA Power Secures 20-Year PPA for Doornhoek Solar PV Project in South Africa

Renewable energy firm AMEA Power, headquartered in the UAE, has announced the signing of a 20-year Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) with Eskom, a major South African utility company, for the 120-megawatt Doornhoek Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Project. The project, awarded under Bid Window 6 of the Renewable Energy Independent Power Producer Procurement Programme (REIPPPP), was developed by a consortium led by AMEA Power in partnership with local entities. AMEA Power holds the majority share in the

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International News Renewable Energy

China Dominates Global Investment in Solar Module Manufacturing

According to a report released today by the International Energy Agency (IEA), China maintained its stronghold on the global investment landscape in photovoltaic solar module manufacturing, accounting for 80% of global investment in 2023. The IEA’s findings suggest that China’s leadership in this sector is unlikely to change in the near future. The report paints an optimistic picture of the capacity of factories worldwide to produce solar installations necessary to achieve climate goals by 2030.

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Local News Oil Drilling

Angola’s Oil Sector Sees Active Drilling Operations in March

In March, the National Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANPG) reported a total of 10 drilling units active in Angola’s oil sector, with significant progress across various operations. The standout performers among the active units were six drill ships: Sonandril West Gemini, Sonangol Libongos, Valaris DS-09, Sonangol Quenguela, Transocean Skyros, and Sapem 12000. Additionally, a Jack Up Shelf Drilling Tenaciou, a Tender SKD Jaya, a Tension Leg Platform TLP-A, and a FALCON HP-1000 land probe

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Economy Local News

Angola’s Debt Relief Agreement with China Spurs Economic Stability

Following President João Lourenço’s official visit to China in April, Angola has experienced a significant easing of its debt burden with the Asian nation. This agreement, lauded by Minister of State for Economic Coordination José de Lima Massano, has ushered in a period of financial stability and strategic fiscal management, offering various benefits to the Angolan economy. Immediate Financial Impacts The agreement swiftly bolstered Angola’s liquidity, freeing up resources that were previously earmarked for debt

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Local Economy News

Prices of imported goods rose another 11% in 2023

In 2023, Angola recorded an increase of 11.7 percent in the prices of imported goods, with emphasis on food, while exported goods increased by 19.2 percent, driven by oil, indicates the Angolan National Statistics Institute (INE). According to the 2023 Yearbook of Price Indices for Export and Import Goods, the relevant increase stood out in the group of alcoholic beverages and tobacco, with 46.7 percent, chemicals, with 45.2, and products food, with 32.2. The increase

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Local Economy News Oil

Angola’s Oil Production Exceeds Expectations in March

In March, Angolan oil production surged to 34,897,176 barrels, averaging 1,125,715 barrels per day (bpd), surpassing the projected 1,054,463 bpd, as revealed in the Monthly Summary on Oil Production released by ANPG. The report, accessible on the National Petroleum, Gas, and Biofuels Agency (ANPG) website, indicates that associated gas production for the same period reached 85,209 million cubic feet, with a daily average of 2,749 million cubic feet. Furthermore, the report outlines that 1,538 million

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Local Exploration News Oil

Azule Energy Secures Stake in Namibian Oil Exploration Venture

Azule Energy, an Angolan company, and Rhino Resources Namibia have inked a significant agreement (Farm-In) granting Azule Energy a 42.5 percent interest in the exploration of Block 2914 A. This block lies within Namibia’s Orange basin, where major oil discoveries have been made since 2022. Currently, Rhino operates the venture with an 85 percent stake, alongside Namcor Exploration and Production (Proprietary) Limited (10%) and Namibian company Korres Investments (Pty) Ltd (5%). The agreement outlines a

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Local News

ENDE Enhances Electricity Supply Quality in Lobito

The National Electricity Distribution Company (ENDE) has significantly upgraded the quality and reliability of electricity supply in Lobito city, according to Gelson Pinto, Director of Exploration and Maintenance for the Central Region of ENDE. Pinto announced the deactivation of an old electrical substation, in operation for 58 years, which utilized outdated equipment. It has been replaced with modernized facilities to enhance service efficiency and security. The investment in updated equipment is expected to enhance redundancy,

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