Angola has set a target of 60% access to electricity by 2025 under the strategic plan ‘Visao 2025,’ of which solar is poised to play a central role. Supporting electrification as well as diversification, solar projects are being rolled out by the government alongside international partners and project developers. Masdar to Build 150 MW Solar Project An agreement for the development of a 150 MW solar plant was signed between Angola’s Ministry of Energy and
Diamond Standard has added former De Beers chairman and Anglo American CEO Mark Cutifani to its advisory board. Cutifani, currently chairman of Vale Base Metals, has joined Diamond Standard as the company gets ready to launch listed financial products for diamonds, it said last week. The new offering will enable investors to diversify into an under-allocated asset with significant upside potential, the New York-based company, which developed an exchange-traded diamond commodity with regulatory approval, explained.
The 7th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Gas Exporting Countries Forum (GECF) took place in Algiers, Algeria, on March 2, 2024. During this gathering, leaders convened to endorse the Algiers Declaration, emphasizing solidarity and cooperation among member nations. Hosted by His Excellency Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, President of Algeria, the summit welcomed leaders from member countries such as Bolivia, Egypt, Iran, Nigeria, and Qatar, among others. Observer and guest countries, including Angola,
The 141 MW Aba Integrated Power Project in Nigeria has been commissioned to enhance energy security in nine areas across Abia State. The power plant comprises three 47MW gas turbines, a 27km gas pipeline, rehabilitated and new substations and 140km of data communication cables. Pan-African multilateral financial institution the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) provided a $50 million loan to support the completion and commissioning of the project in 2021. Prof. Benedict Oramah, President and Chairman
The Minister of State for Economic Coordination of Angola, José de Lima Massano, and the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Brazil, Mauro Vieira, held a meeting last week as part of the G20 foreign ministers’ meeting, which has been taking place since Wednesday. fair, in Brazil. At the meeting, the two ministers discussed the expansion of commercial and economic cooperation, the opening of the Consulate General of Brazil in Luanda, which will represent the opportunity to
African energy stakeholders are advocating for diversified energy development that includes fossil fuels, despite Western demands for decarbonization. Speaking in London last week, a panel of energy firms and financial institutions called for an influx of global capital, technology and expertise in helping Africa to sustainably develop its resources, rather than dictating its resource development strategy. “The collaboration we need on a global level is coming together on the funding, knowledge and technology side –
As the continent’s largest trading partner, China has played an active role in harnessing Africa’s energy resources and developing critical infrastructure to date. As the country seeks to secure future energy supplies – as well as foster regional diplomacy in the Global South – China has expanded its stakes in strategic, integrated oil and gas developments across the continent. Uniting global investors, suppliers and service providers from the East and West, the Invest in African
Etu Energias Distribuição is gearing up to unveil its latest line of lubricants on March 6th, aligning with its mission to fuel the country’s growth and invigorate the Angolan market. The launch event aims to educate consumers about the benefits of lubricants, with specialized technicians delivering presentations highlighting the diverse range of products available and their advantages. As a leading energy operator, Etu Energias is committed to various facets of the petroleum industry, including import,
The upcoming 5th edition of the International Conference “Angola Oil & Gas – AOG/2024” is poised to bolster the oil industry and national economy, stated Alexandre Barroso, Secretary of State for Oil and Gas, during a press briefing in Luanda last Tuesday. Scheduled for October 2nd and 3rd, the conference’s theme, “Boosting Exploration and Development to Increase Production in Angola,” underscores the imperative of addressing production decline through enhanced exploration efforts. Barroso emphasized the sector’s
OPEC+ plans to extend voluntary cuts in oil production until the second quarter, three sources from the organization told Reuters. According to the British news agency, two of the sources also said that the group could keep the cuts in force until the end of the year. Last November, the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries and allies led by Russia agreed to voluntary cuts totaling about 2.2 million barrels per day (bpd) for the first
