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Trump’s Potential Return Could Strengthen U.S.–Angola Energy Ties

The possible return of Donald Trump to the U.S. presidency could usher in a new phase of cooperation between the United States and Angola, particularly in the oil and gas sector. With Trump’s consistent support for fossil fuel development—captured in his familiar slogan “drill, baby, drill”—Angola, one of Africa’s top oil producers, may benefit from a foreign policy that places energy collaboration at its core. Angola’s hydrocarbon-rich deepwater basins have long drawn international investment. American

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Local Governance News Oil

Tanzania and Angola Deepen Energy Ties with President Hassan’s Visit to Luanda Refinery

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan paid an official visit to Angola’s Luanda Refinery in April 2025, highlighting growing cooperation between the two nations, particularly in the energy sector. Hosted by Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, the tour offered President Hassan a firsthand look at the refinery’s operations, including its refining processes, modern technologies, and ongoing expansion efforts. The visit also featured high-level discussions focused on knowledge exchange, investment opportunities, and

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Corporate News Local Oil

Sonangol  Seeks $4.8 Billion to Revive Lobito Refinery and Cut Fuel Imports

Angola’s state oil company, Sonangol, is in advanced talks with Chinese and European banks to secure $4.8 billion in funding needed to complete its long-delayed Lobito refinery project. The facility, once operational, will have the capacity to process 200,000 barrels of crude oil per day, significantly reducing the country’s dependence on imported refined fuel. Despite being Sub-Saharan Africa’s second-largest crude oil exporter, Angola imports nearly 80% of its refined petroleum products. The Lobito refinery is

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Local News Oil

Angola Signs New Onshore Oil Contracts to Boost Medium-Term Production

The National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANPG) has signed two new contracts with three companies to share onshore oil production in Blocks CON 3 and KON 15, located in Angola’s Lower Congo and Kwanza Basins, respectively. The agreements, signed on Monday, involve Walcot, which will operate Block CON 3, and a consortium of Sonangol and Afentra, which will jointly operate Block KON 15. The ceremony was attended by Alcides Andrade, Executive Director of ANPG;

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International News Oil

Namibia’s Orange Basin Drives Surge in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) in Q4 2024

Exploration activity in Namibia’s Orange Basin has led to a significant rise in foreign direct investment (FDI), with net inflows reaching N$12.6 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to the latest quarterly bulletin from the Bank of Namibia (BoN). BoN attributed the quarterly growth to increased equity injections from oil exploration operators, noting that the expansion of oil exploration activities in the Orange Basin, along with the arrival of new operators, played a

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International Gas Oil

Namibia’s Offshore Oil Discoveries Face Challenges Due to High Gas Content

Namibia’s promising offshore oil discoveries are facing a significant obstacle to full-scale development due to high levels of associated gas, according to global consultancy Wood Mackenzie. Ian Thom, Research Director for Sub-Saharan Africa Upstream at Wood Mackenzie, discussed the challenges of developing Namibia’s offshore resources at a recent industry event. While Namibia has gained significant attention as a key oil frontier in Africa, Thom cautioned that the complexity of developing these offshore fields could be

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Local Gas News Oil

Africa Energy Bank Gains Momentum with Key Contributions from Nigeria, Angola, and Ghana

Nigeria, Angola, and Ghana have successfully fulfilled their capital commitments to establish the Africa Energy Bank (AEB), a financial institution aimed at bridging the funding gap in Africa’s oil and gas sector. This achievement represents 44% of the total funding required from the African Petroleum Producers Organisation (APPO) members to initiate the bank’s operations. Dr. Omar Farouk Ibrahim, Secretary General of APPO, made the announcement at the recent Congo Energy & Investment Forum. With an

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Corporate News International Oil

Aradel Holdings Expands Upstream Portfolio with $19.5 Million Acquisition of Olo Fields

Aradel Holdings Plc, a prominent Nigerian energy company, has successfully completed its acquisition of the Olo and Olo West Marginal Fields for $19.5 million from the TotalEnergies/NNPC Joint Venture. This acquisition marks a significant milestone in the company’s expansion strategy and was disclosed alongside Aradel’s 2024 audited financial results, further emphasizing its commitment to a multi-field cluster development strategy within the Niger Delta region. By securing the Olo and Olo West fields, Aradel is enhancing

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Corporate News International Oil

Galp Sells Mozambique LNG Assets to ADNOC Unit in $881 Million Deal

Portuguese energy firm Galp has finalized the $881 million sale of its upstream assets in Mozambique’s Area 4 to XRG P.J.S.C., a subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), marking a significant shift in the country’s LNG sector. The transaction includes Galp’s interest in the Coral South FLNG project — Africa’s first deepwater floating liquefied natural gas facility — which has been operational since 2022. It also covers Galp’s stakes in the planned

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Oil International News

Dangote Refinery Expands Global Reach with Strategic Exports to Asia and Beyond

Dangote Refinery has made a significant push to expand its global footprint by increasing exports to Asia, responding to the rising demand for refined petroleum products. As Asia continues to be a key hub for fuel consumption, particularly for shipping and aviation, Dangote’s refined products are now being delivered to critical markets, including Singapore, a major global oil trading center, as well as other Asian nations. In a recent development, Singapore received another batch of

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