Sonangol, Angola’s national oil company, has made history by becoming the first African oil producer to join the “Aiming for Zero Methane” initiative. This global effort, led by the Oil and Gas Climate Initiative (OGCI), aims to drastically reduce methane emissions in the oil and gas industry. In a recent statement, Sonangol announced its commitment to achieving nearly zero methane emissions from its oil and gas operations by 2030. Gaspar Martins, President of Sonangol’s Board
The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) forecasts a slight decrease of 0.04 percent in Angola’s oil production for 2025, with output falling to under 1.1 million barrels per day. According to OPEC’s latest monthly report, non-OPEC countries are expected to see a growth in oil and gas production by 1.4 million barrels per day in 2025. However, Angola is among the few countries expected to experience a decline, along with Mexico. Angola’s decision to
Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, embarked on a visit to China, where he engaged with representatives from China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) and China National Chemical Engineering Company (CNCEC) on potential collaborations. During the meetings, Azevedo, accompanied by ANPG and Sonangol officials, discussed various opportunities in Angola’s oil and mining sectors, including the exploration of oil blocks, refining, petrochemicals, and the trade of crude oil. Both parties expressed their commitment
Angola’s national oil company, Sonangol, has undergone privatization, enhancing its competitiveness and capacity as an operator. Seeking partnerships for exploration and production projects, Sonangol is reaching out to US companies. A networking event in Houston on March 19, hosted by Angola Oil & Gas 2024, presents a platform for Sonangol and US investors to connect and forge strategic alliances. Supported by key stakeholders, including the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Sonangol, and others,
The barrel of Brent oil, the reference for the North Sea and for Angola’s exports to international markets, closed the second week of this month negotiating deliveries for May at $85.35. This price attributes a positive difference of more than 20 dollars in relation to the estimated value in the OGE/2024 of 65 dollars per barrel. Although the OGE/2024 set production at a level of 1.1 million barrels/day, the most recent news estimates that the
Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, extended an invitation to Chinese entrepreneurs in Beijing on Saturday, March 16th to consider investing in the country’s hydrocarbon sector. The Economic Forum organized by the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas (MIREMPET) in China showcased investment prospects in Angola’s oil and gas industry, garnering significant interest from Chinese firms and investors. In his address, Minister Azevedo emphasized the diversity of investment opportunities, ranging
U.S.-based exploration company Liberty Petroleum signed Production Sharing Agreements (PSA) for three deepwater blocks in Somalia. Through its subsidiary Petro Quest Africa, Liberty Petroleum will explore Blocks 131, 190 and 206. The PSAs allow for a five-year exploration period and grant Liberty Petroleum approval to conduct evaluations and 3D seismic surveys. The data will determine drilling viability. “We are aware of the responsibility that now lies on our shoulders to explore and hopefully develop the
Oil and gas company BW Energy has initiated production at the DHBSM-1H well, situated in the Hibiscus South Field on the Dussafu license offshore Gabon, just five months after its discovery. Currently yielding between 5,000 and 6,000 barrels of oil per day (bpd), the well is projected to recover approximately 6.6 million barrels from a total oil in place of around 22 million barrels. John Hamilton, CEO of Panoro Energy, a partner in the Dussafu
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,
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
