Namibia’s Petroleum Commissioner Aims to Boost Oil Exploration Investments

Namibia’s Petroleum Commissioner, Maggy Shino, outlined the country’s strategy for the coming years, emphasizing the drive for increased investment in exploration activities and the utilization of technological advancements to enhance data analysis and partnerships. Shino affirmed Namibia’s commitment to maintaining an open licensing regime to attract a diverse range of oil and gas companies to explore the Namibian continental shelf. She highlighted imminent final investment decisions on discoveries by major players like Total Energies, Shell,

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America in Angola: How U.S. Companies are Driving Oil Production

With plans to increase oil production to 1.18 million barrels per day (bpd) in 2024, Angola’s burgeoning hydrocarbons sector has created significant opportunities for global players. Boasting nine billion barrels of oil and 11 trillion cubic feet of natural gas, Angola has only just started to unlock the full potential of its resources. The country is primed to benefit from the capital and expertise of U.S. companies and investors, whose presence in the country has

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Etu Energias Launches Lubricant Line in Angola

Etu Energias, Angola’s largest private oil company, has inaugurated a lubricant production line in collaboration with Glide Technology, a prominent petroleum product producer in the region. The partners have established a joint venture company to spearhead the development of a state-of-the-art lubricant production facility in Luanda, the capital of Angola. With a production capacity of 1,000 tons per month, the facility is set to commence construction in 2025, requiring an investment of $5 million. Anticipating

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Sonangol Takes Lead in Methane Reduction and Rural Gas Project

Sonangol, Africa’s leading oil producer, has made history by becoming the first African company to join the “Aiming For Zero” initiative, spearheaded by the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI). This groundbreaking commitment aims to significantly reduce methane emissions from oil and gas facilities, aligning with global climate objectives outlined in the Paris Climate Agreement. With nearly 100 companies onboard, including Sonangol, the initiative strives to achieve near-zero methane emissions by 2030. By joining this

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Angola to Present Lucrative Energy Sector Opportunities at Beijing Conference

Angola will showcase business opportunities at the Mines, Oil, and Gas Conference in Beijing on Saturday, the 16th, coinciding with President João Lourenço’s visit to China. The National Oil and Gas Agency (ANPG) will present oil block offerings and onshore block development infrastructure, while the Petroleum Derivatives Regulatory Institute (IRDP) will discuss downstream investment opportunities. Sonangol, Angola’s public hydrocarbons company, will highlight opportunities in upstream exploration and production, midstream projects like the Lobito refinery, and

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Angolan Oil Industry Struggles with Local Content Participation

Angolan companies represent a mere 2% of oil contracts, amounting to $18.2 billion annually, while foreign companies dominate the sector with 98%, according to Berta Issa, the new president of the Association of Indigenous Companies for the Angolan Oil Industry (ASSEA), as reported by Angop. Issa highlighted the challenges faced by local companies, including the lack of implementation of methodologies for measuring local content, absence of payment instructions allowing transactions in both local currency and

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TotalEnergies Achieves Record Profit Despite Challenging Market Conditions

TotalEnergies reported a net profit of $21.4 billion (€19.8 billion) in 2023, marking a new record following its historic result in 2022. Despite depressed prices for gas and oil, the world’s fourth-largest major improved its net profit by 4% compared to 2022, attributed to the “growth in hydrocarbons, particularly liquefied natural gas and electricity,” announced CEO Patrick Pouyanné in the company’s earnings statement released on Wednesday, February 7th. However, this performance falls short of analysts’

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Etu Energias Aims to Cover 25% of Domestic Lubricant Consumption

Etu Energias has set a target to cover 25 percent of internal lubricant consumption by establishing a factory capable of producing over 12 thousand metric tons of refined products annually. This initiative, resulting from a partnership between the national oil company and Glide Technology, aims to decrease the reliance on imported petroleum derivatives. Edson dos Santos, president of the Board of Management (PCA) of Etu Energias, stated that the long-term goal is to produce more

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Niger Plans First Oil Export in April via Completed 110,000 b/d Benin Pipeline

The groundbreaking Niger-Benin pipeline, with a capacity of 110,000 barrels per day (b/d), has been completed. This pipeline is expected to boost Niger’s crude production fivefold, transforming it into a major exporter. The initial shipment of crude oil was anticipated to be exported in January, as announced by the military leader of the country, Abdourahamane Tiani, via state television. However, reliable sources said the inaugural shipment from the pipeline may occur as soon as April,

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TotalEnergies, Shell, Chevron Double Down on African Oil, Gas

Leading IOCs are affirming their commitment to African oil and gas – a positive indication for service providers, drilling contractors and the industry at-large. Speaking in Nigeria earlier this month, high-level representatives from TotalEnergies, Shell and Chevron all confirmed multi-million-dollar investment projects in the pipeline, from driving frontier exploration to delivering gas from mature markets. With the Invest in African Energy (IAE) forum in Paris fast approaching this May, now is the time for investors

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