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IRDP Issues Instruction on International Reference Prices for Petroleum Products

The Petroleum Derivatives Regulatory Institute (IRDP) has issued Instruction 001/2024 to identify the sources of international reference prices (Platts) for crude oil and natural gas-derived products in the second quarter of this year. The instruction applies to various aspects including the refining of crude oil, imports, logistics, distribution, and marketing of gasoline, diesel, kerosene, and liquefied petroleum gas, excluding fuel, bitumen, and lubricants. According to the document, from April to June, diesel and kerosene will

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Local News Petroleum

Fuel Smuggling Attempt Thwarted in Cabinda Province

Approximately 7,500 liters of fuel were confiscated last Saturday in Cabinda province by members of the first Border Guard Police Unit, suspected of being smuggled into the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). According to a press release from the Institutional Communication and Press Department of the Ministry of the Interior (MININT), the fuel seizure took place at the Tendequele Village Border Post during routine patrols near the land border with the DRC. The fuel, comprising

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International News Oil

Environmental Organizations Challenge Authorization for Oil Drilling on South African Coast

Environmental organizations, The Green Connection (TGC) and Natural Justice, have taken legal action against the environmental authorization granted to TotalEnergies Exploration and Production South Africa (Teepsa) for exploratory drilling in Blocks 5, 6, and 7 along the Cape Town and Cape Agulhas coast. The application, filed in the High Court, targets several respondents including Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe, the director-general of the Department of Mineral Resources and Energy (DMRE), and Forestry, Fisheries,

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International Gas News

WAPCo Restores Gas Delivery After Tema Facility Shutdown

The West African Gas Pipeline Company Limited (WAPCo) has successfully resumed gas delivery at Tema’s Regulating and Metering Station following a temporary shutdown due to a system glitch. According to a press statement released on Saturday, March 23, the Tema facility experienced a complete shutdown around 10:30 p.m. on Friday, resulting in electricity disruptions in areas such as Tema, Lapaz, Weija, Mallam, Kasoa Barrier, and others. After working diligently throughout the night, engineers managed to

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International News Oil Petroleum

Uganda Oil Firm Sells Fuel Post-Kenya Split

UNOC initiates petroleum product sales to oil marketing companies in Uganda and Tanzania. This is part of a broader strategy to test the waters before UNOC embarks on a direct importation agreement with the global oil titan, Vitol Bahrain. This manoeuvre signals a new era in East Africa’s energy dynamics, especially following a cooling of relations between Uganda and Kenya over fuel supply mechanisms. For years, Uganda’s fuel supply chain was heavily dependent on Kenyan

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International News Oil Petroleum

Intana Energy Reports Progress in Namibia’s Orange Basin Exploration

Intana Energy provides updates on the ongoing exploration campaign in Namibia’s Orange Basin, specifically on Blocks 2813A and 2814B, governed by Petroleum Exploration Licence 83 (PEL 83). Galp Energia’s subsidiary operates PEL 83, with Sintana holding an indirect 49% interest in Custos Energy, a 10% working interest owner in the license, alongside NAMCOR, Namibia’s National Petroleum Company, which also holds a 10% working interest. Chairman and CEO of Custos, Knowledge Katti, emphasizes the significance of

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International Gas News

Egypt’s EGAS Expands Presence with Saudi Subsidiary

Egypt’s state-owned Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) has taken a significant step in expanding its international footprint by establishing a subsidiary in Saudi Arabia. Named Modern Gas Saudi Arabia, the newly formed company, with an initial capital of $530,000, marks EGAS’s entry into the Saudi market, with an 80% ownership stake. This strategic move, announced by Egypt’s Ministry of Petroleum on March 17, is part of EGAS’s broader strategy to attract foreign investment and

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Local News Petroleum

Angola Maintains Crude Oil Production at Pre-OPEC Levels

Angola is holding steady with its crude oil production at 1.1 million barrels per day (bpd), matching levels seen before its exit from OPEC. This production rate is expected to be sustained until at least 2027. Since reaching a peak of 2 million bpd in 2008, crude oil output in Angola, the second-largest producer in Africa, has experienced a gradual decline. To offset this decline, the country has shifted its focus towards increasing natural gas

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Diamonds International News

Gem Diamonds’ Fiscal Year 2023 Profit Plummets Amid Market Challenges

Gem Diamonds reported a significant decline in profit for the full fiscal year of 2023, with earnings from its Letšeng deposit in Lesotho dropping to $1.6 million compared to $20.2 million in 2022. CEO Clifford Elphick attributed the decline to various global challenges, including economic uncertainties, conflicts, and a subdued diamond market. The company’s revenue fell by 26% to $140.3 million, primarily due to lower rough diamond prices resulting from the market downturn. Sales volume

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Diamonds International News

De Beers’ February Rough Sales Show Signs of Recovery

De Beers reported a total of $430 million in proceeds from its second rough-sales cycle of the year, showing a 13% decline compared to the same period in 2023. However, this figure marks a 15% increase from its first sight of the year and a significant improvement from the final sight of 2023. Although below average for this time of year, the recent sales indicate a recovery, especially driven by increased demand in the diamond-jewelry

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