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Angola Awards 30-Year Northern Corridor Power Concession to Somagec

Angola Awards 30-Year Power Corridor Concession to Somagec for Electricity Exports to DRC Angola has awarded Somagec Energy Holding Limited (SEHL) a 30-year concession to develop and operate the Northern Corridor, a major electricity transmission project designed to enable power exports from Angola to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) while strengthening electricity supply to Cabinda. The concession was approved through Presidential Decree No. 115/26 of July 2, 2026, and is being implemented under a

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Local Gas News Oil

Angola Confirms Oil and Gas Potential in Benguela Basin

Angola Confirms Oil and Gas at Katambi-2 Well in Benguela Basin Angola has confirmed significant oil and gas potential in the Benguela Basin following successful drilling and testing of the Katambi-2 appraisal well on Block 24. The results, announced by the National Agency of Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG) and Sonangol Exploration and Production (Sonangol E&P), confirm the presence of high-quality hydrocarbon-bearing reservoirs and strengthen the prospects for developing Angola’s non-associated gas resources. Located about

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International News Oil

DRC Certifies $146.7 Million in Petroleum Sector Losses for Q2 2026

DRC Certifies $146.7 Million in Petroleum Losses and Revenue Shortfalls in Q2 2026 The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has certified $146.72 million in losses and revenue shortfalls incurred by petroleum companies during the second quarter of 2026, highlighting the growing financial pressure on the country’s fuel supply sector. The certification, conducted on August 13 and 14, 2026, covered petroleum operations across the DRC’s four supply zones: Western, Southern, Eastern and Northern. The total certified

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International Gas News Oil

Nigeria Approves New Deep Offshore Incentives to Unlock $50 Billion in Investment

Nigeria Approves Deep Offshore Incentives to Unlock $50 Billion in Oil and Gas Investment Nigeria has approved a new deep offshore oil and gas investment framework designed to attract up to $50 billion in fresh investment, revive stalled projects and increase the country’s oil production capacity. Approved by President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, the framework replaces the previous system of project-by-project negotiations with a more transparent and rules-based incentive regime. The government says the new approach

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International News Oil

Nigeria Offers Fresh Cawthorne Crude Cargo as Middle East Tensions Reshape Oil Markets

Nigeria Offers 950,000-Barrel Cawthorne Crude Cargo as Middle East Tensions Boost West African Oil Demand Nigeria is preparing to sell another 950,000-barrel cargo of Cawthorne crude, as the country seeks to build international demand for its newest oil grade amid heightened volatility in global energy markets. The Nigerian National Petroleum Company (NNPC) has issued a tender for the Cawthorne cargo, which is scheduled to load on September 21–22. The shipment will be sold on a

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Local News Renewable Energy

Angola Bets on Renewables as PRODEL Accelerates the Country’s Energy Transition

Angola’s Renewable Power Push: PRODEL Targets Cleaner and More Reliable Energy Supply Angola is accelerating its shift towards renewable energy, with the state-owned Public Electricity Production Company (PRODEL) highlighting the growing role of clean power in the country’s electricity mix. PRODEL President Pedro Afonso said renewable sources currently account for around 91% of energy consumed across Angola, placing the country among the African nations with the highest proportion of clean energy in domestic consumption. The

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Local Energy News

Angola’s $4.5 Billion Caculo Cabaça Dam Powers Ahead as Construction Accelerates

Angola’s 2,172MW Caculo Cabaça Hydropower Project Nears Completion as Construction Accelerates Construction of Angola’s landmark Caculo Cabaça Hydropower Project is advancing rapidly, with work on the main dam structure progressing as the country moves closer to adding 2,172 megawatts of new generation capacity to its power system. Located on the Kwanza River in Kwanza Norte Province, about 250 kilometres east of Luanda, the $4.5 billion project is being developed by Angola’s Ministry of Energy and

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Diamonds Local News

Angola’s Diamond Push Gains Momentum as New Mines Reshape the Industry

Angola Diamond Industry Targets Global Top Two by 2030 With New Mining Projects Angola is stepping up efforts to strengthen its diamond industry, targeting a rise to the world’s second-largest diamond producer by 2030 through increased investment, structural reforms and stronger transparency standards. The government says the ambition will be supported by strategic partnerships with international mining companies and the expansion of major projects that can significantly increase national output. The Luele mine in Lunda

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Local Economy News Oil

Angola’s Oil Revenue Surges to $8.91 Billion as Crude Exports Gain Momentum

Angola Oil Revenue Jumps 54.7% to $8.91 Billion in Second Quarter Angola generated $8.91 billion from crude oil exports in the second quarter of 2026, marking a sharp increase in petroleum revenues and highlighting the continued importance of oil to the country’s export earnings. The country exported 88.12 million barrels of crude during the quarter, according to Secretary of State for Mineral Resources Jaime Victor. Oil export revenue increased by 54.71% compared with the same

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International News Oil

Nigeria Bets $10.7 Billion on a Modular Refining Boom

Nigeria Targets $10.7 Billion in Modular Refinery Investment to Expand Refining Capacity Nigeria is emerging as a global hotspot for refinery development, with $10.74 billion in modular refinery investments expected to be deployed between 2026 and 2030 as the country accelerates efforts to expand domestic fuel production. According to Industrial Info Resources (IIR), Nigeria is expected to lead the world in new refinery construction during the period, with 24 grassroots refinery projects currently planned to

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