Rare earths mining company Pensana has announced the appointment of Luigi Bruni as the construction manager for the site team at the Longonjo rare earths project in Angola. Bruni brings extensive experience to the project, having served as construction manager for 15 international mining and oil and gas projects over the past 20 years. Recently, containerized accommodation facilities for 350 personnel arrived in Angola from South Africa via sea, rail, and road. The successful confirmation
Galp has finalized the sale of its stakes in key projects in Mozambique and Angola, marking a strategic shift in its portfolio. In May and June 2024, the Portuguese energy company sold its blocks and shares in these regions, starting with a significant transaction involving the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC). Reuters and Bloomberg first reported in May that Galp sought to sell a 40% stake in the Mopane discovery PEL 83 in the
British International Investment Plc (BII), the UK’s development-finance arm, is embarking on its first renewable energy project in Tanzania. According to Nick O’Donohoe, CEO of BII, the firm has agreed to initially lend $15 million to Meridiam SAS’s Rift Valley Energy for the development of 7.6 megawatts of wind and small-scale hydro projects. This investment could potentially increase to $25 million. “These new installations will provide electricity to 170,000 consumers, many of whom were previously
The National Oil Corporation (NOC) announced last week that daily crude oil production has reached 1,254,000 barrels. Additionally, condensate production over the past 24 hours was 54,141 barrels, while natural gas production stood at 200,483 barrels of oil equivalent. On June 11, the NOC revealed plans to drill 121 new wells in 2024 to explore additional oil and gas resources. The corporation also plans to conduct maintenance on approximately 1,335 existing wells to ensure the
TotalEnergies is investing $550 million to build a gas processing facility in Rivers State, Nigeria, aimed at boosting both exports and domestic supply. According to a source within the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation Limited (NNPCL), the investment will encompass a gas processing plant and a pipeline. An official announcement of the agreement is expected this week. This development follows TotalEnergies’ recent decision to invest $6 billion in energy projects in Angola, citing policy inconsistencies in
Recent discoveries along Namibia’s coast have transformed the country into a major hotspot for oil exploration. While Namibia has not yet produced any oil or gas, significant finds by major oil companies like TotalEnergies and Shell, estimated at 2.6 billion barrels, set the stage for production to begin around 2030. The Orange Basin has been a focal point of these discoveries, with other promising areas including the Luderitz, Kavango, and Walvis basins. Chevron, the U.S.
Diamond mining company Diamcor Mining is seeking to extend the closing date for the second tranche of its non-brokered revised private placement, following the successful closure of the first tranche on June 4. Initially announced on May 1, the original offering was expected to be oversubscribed. Consequently, Diamcor is seeking additional time to finalize documentation and other required items for several additional interested investors. The second and final tranche of the offering is now expected
Debswana has reported a tragic accident at their Jwaneng Mine operations on the morning of June 17, 2024. The incident involved a crane and a drill rig, leading to the fatal injury of an employee from one of their business partners, according to Matshidiso Kamona, Senior Corporate Affairs Manager responsible for brand and stakeholder relations. An investigation is currently underway to determine the circumstances surrounding the accident. Debswana has assured that all relevant stakeholders will
Angolan and North American companies in the oil, gas, and energy sectors have expressed their commitment to align with the policies of both governments to support project execution activities. This announcement came from the Secretary of State for Oil and Gas, José Alexandre Barroso, following a meeting in Luanda with executives from ExxonMobil, Chevron, and Sun Africa during the IV Dialogue between Angola and the United States. Barroso emphasized that while governments set policies and
Angola anticipates more than $60 billion in investments over the next five years, with the upcoming licensing round in 2025 offering companies direct access to new opportunities, reports Energy Capital & Power. The nation aims to increase oil production to two million barrels per day (bpd) in the long term and is inviting exploration and production companies to invest in its available areas. Angola’s offshore assets are particularly appealing due to the success of its
