Angola’s oil production is set to remain below the targets previously set by the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), contributing to the country’s decision to exit the organization in late 2023, according to the report The State of African Energy in 2025. The report highlights Angola’s departure from OPEC as a significant development, triggered by the allocation of a smaller production quota than the country intended. Angola’s oil output is projected to average just
A widespread power outage has left 11 provinces in Angola without electricity following an interruption in the North and Central Interconnected System. The blackout, which occurred on the afternoon of Monday, January 6, 2025, affected areas including Luanda, Bengo, Benguela, Huambo, and Bie, among others. According to a statement from the National Electricity Transmission Network (RNT), the outage disrupted electricity supply to more than 10 provinces. “At 2:42 pm, there was an interruption in the
Tunisia has signed contracts for four photovoltaic projects totaling 500 MW, marking the first phase of its 1.7 GW renewable energy tender. These projects, set to be operational by 2027, aim to generate 1 TWh annually, contributing approximately 5% to the nation’s electricity supply. The successful bids include three 100 MW projects by Qair International, Scatec, and Voltalia, located in El Ksar (Gafsa), Mezzouna (Sidi Bouzid), and Menzel Habib (Gabes). Additionally, Qair International secured a
Ghana is set to enhance its energy grid with the launch of a strategic 20 MW solar project, aimed at strengthening national energy capacity and supporting the country’s energy transition goals. Led by Denmark-based Renergy Solar, the initiative is part of a larger 40 MW solar project aimed at expanding Ghana’s clean energy footprint and reducing carbon emissions. Renergy Solar has completed the necessary network and environmental impact assessments, with local regulators currently reviewing the
Libya’s crude oil production reached 1.4 million barrels per day (bpd) in December 2024, marking the country’s highest output since 2013. This achievement represents a key milestone in Libya’s goal to reach 2 million bpd by 2027. The National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced that the upcoming public bidding round for oil and gas in 2025 will support these production targets, attracting investments from major international companies. By increasing crude output, the NOC aims to boost
Al-Harouge Oil Operations, a subsidiary of Libya’s National Oil Corporation (NOC), has launched an advanced oil flow measurement system to enhance performance and increase production efficiency at the Amal oil field. The system features three main platforms: one to measure oil produced from the Amal field, another for oil received from NOC subsidiaries Gulf and Sarir, and a third for oil transferred to the Ras Lanuf port for export. Equipped with cutting-edge measurement technologies, the
The Republic of Congo is progressing with its electricity sector reforms by selecting a bidder to oversee the national distribution and commercialization of electricity. After a two-year competitive bidding process, the preferred candidate has been identified. While the company’s identity has not yet been revealed, the Council of Ministers has authorized continued negotiations with the chosen bidder. These talks will focus on finalizing the scope and terms of the concession agreement, with the goal of
Mozambique exported nearly 80% of its electricity output to South Africa in 2023, solidifying its position as a leading energy producer in southern Africa. The country supplied electricity to six other neighboring nations, setting a new record for energy exports. According to the 2023 annual report from the National Statistics Institute, Mozambique exported a total of 11,585 GWh of electricity last year. South Africa, the largest buyer, accounted for 9,079 GWh. Other key recipients included
Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi has announced plans to increase the country’s cooking gas supply capacity by 60,000 tons in the coming quarter. This initiative is part of broader efforts to address 60% of Mozambique’s domestic energy consumption needs. President Nyusi revealed that a new gas production facility is under construction in Inhassoro, located in Inhambane province. The factory is expected to become operational next year, aiming to reduce dependence on imports and alleviate the demand
Angola accounted for 9% of the diamonds traded globally by countries participating in the Kimberley Process during the 2024 fiscal year, according to the National Commission’s (CNPK) Balance of Actions and Perspectives Report for the 2023/2024 Sector Development Plan. The report indicates that Angola sold 9,754,309.81 carats during the period, valued at $1.5 billion, with an average price of $157.06 per carat. The CNPK’s data shows that total global production for the same period reached
