Following Angola’s decision to exit the OPEC oil cartel, Nigeria and Congo have reaffirmed their commitment to the Saudi-led oil producer group, which has been actively seeking support for additional output cuts to boost prices. Africa’s biggest oil producers, Nigeria and Angola, were among several countries given lower output targets for 2024 after years of failing to meet the previous ones, Reuters reported. On Thursday, Angola announced its exit from OPEC, citing that the organization
Following Angola’s bold decision to exit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Banco Fomento Angola (BFA)’s chief economist, José Miguel Cerdeira, emphasized that this departure holds minimal economic costs for the country while unlocking the ability to bolster its oil production. In a conversation with Lusa on Thursday, Cerdeira clarified that the departure from OPEC doesn’t pose substantial financial burdens for Angola. He explained that the organization’s waning influence on determining oil prices
In a significant move, Angola declared its withdrawal from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) due to restrictions on oil production. The Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas, Diamantino Pedro Azevedo, made this announcement, citing the decision as one made in defense of Angola’s interests. Azevedo conveyed this pivotal decision following the tenth ordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers, presided over by President João Lourenço. Emphasizing the government’s stance, Azevedo expressed that
In a landmark development, Cabinda Gulf Oil Company Limited (CABGOC) has inked a consequential Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) to operate in the prized Block 14/23 concession, nestled within the Zone of Common Interest (ZIC) in the maritime expanse shared by Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRCongo). Under this monumental PSA, co-signed with the Governments of Angola and DRCongo, CABGOC, a subsidiary of Chevron operating in Angola, assumes the role of the primary operator,
In a pivotal move aimed at bolstering Angola’s energy sector, the National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANPG) finalized three significant risk service contracts in partnership with Azule Energy. The contracts, signed in Luanda, mark a strategic venture for the prospecting, research, and exploration of blocks 46 and 47, in collaboration with Equinor and Sonangol Pesquisa & Production. Additionally, a partnership was formed for block 18/15 with the state-owned company, Sonangol. The ceremony, graced by
At least eight people were killed and 84 injured after a blast at an oil terminal in Guinea’s capital, Conakry, early on Monday, a senior police officer said. The officer added that the blaze was being contained. A huge fire and billowing black smoke were captured on video shot from a distance as firefighters rushed to the area. Several tanker trucks left the depot, escorted by soldiers and police. The explosion at the West African
According to The East African news publication, starting Friday, a liter of super petrol will cost Ksh212.36 ($1.39) in Nairobi, up from Ksh217 ($1.42), while diesel will cost Ksh201.47 ($1.31), down from Ksh203.47 ($1.33) in the new monthly cycle, which ends on January 14, next year. This is contrary to an earlier report done on the 22nd of November, which showed that Kenyans were set to face a new wave of energy inflation with an
Representing the start of its main construction phase, the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) received its first 100 km-line of pipe at the Port of Dar es Salaam last week. Tanzanian logistics provider and partner to EACOP, SuperDoll, hosted a ceremony that united the project’s key stakeholders. Shareholders include TotalEnergies (62%), the Uganda National Oil Company (15%), the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (15%) and the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (8%). Set to transport crude oil
The US is stepping up its support for diversified energy development in Libya, specifically targeting the modernization of its oil and gas sector, enhanced transparency and improved service delivery. In a bid to bring American companies into the Libyan market, the U.S. Embassy in Tripoli and US Agency for International Development (USAID) have made recent commitments to establishing a business-enabling environment, improving fiscal transparency and promoting targeted reforms in the country, coupled with a string
Four oil and gas giants – Shell, TotalEnergies, QatarEnergy, and Petronas – have inked production sharing contracts (PSCs) with Staatsolie for blocks offshore Suriname, enlarging their presence in the country’s offshore oil and gas industry. These PSCs have been signed for blocks 63, 64, and 65, which were part of the Demerara Bid Round held from November 2022 to May 2023. The contracts from the bids were signed after negotiations with selected partners. The Demerara
