Brent oil a benchmark for Angola’s exports, for delivery in November opened up 4.14 percent, to around US$3.69, to US$92.84, in the session. At the close (Friday) it accumulated a weekly loss of 0.19 percent. WTI oil for October advanced 3.89 percent to $3.25 in the session, at $86.79 a barrel, but had a slight drop of 0.09 percent for the week. Against this backdrop, crude oil futures closed up about 4 percent on Friday,
North Sea oil, a benchmark for Angolan sales, was traded yesterday on London’s International Exchange Futures at US$96.88 a barrel, a day after the group of 23 oil-producing countries OPEC+ decided to reduce production by 100,000 barrels a day from October. The decision was adopted after several days of market speculation about the possibility of taking measures to prevent oil prices from falling due to the slowdown in the global economy and canceling the increase
No disruptions to event in wake of Queen Elizabeth II’s death It is with great sorrow that we learn of the passing of Queen Elizabeth II. Our thoughts and condolences are with the Royal Family during this difficult time. Many of us will want to take some time to mourn this great loss and pay our condolences. Africa Oil Week, which is taking place at CCICC2, will continue to run its scheduled dates of 3-7
Speaking during the second day of the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2022 Conference, the International Energy Agency’s Africa Program Officer offered her insight into the future of Africa’s gas market Day Two of the MSGBC Oil, Gas & Power 2022 Conference , held in Dakar on 2 September, featured a presentation by Rita Madeira, Africa Program Officer at the International Energy Agency (IEA), presenting her insight into the future of Africa’s natural gas market.
The traditional wisdom that hydrocarbons constitute the worst “dirty energy” solution is inaccurate Hydrocarbons remain a necessary part of the global energy mix. Unlocking Uganda’s fossil-fuel resources will help meet its development needs – and even reduce emissions. With the world now practically unanimous about the need for more sustainable energy solutions, the idea of what exactly these solutions should be is coming into sharper focus. African energy players are making the point that their
With one week to go until regional and global stakeholders convene in the capital city of Juba, South Sudan Oil & Power 2022 is getting ready to welcome investors and energy players to the gateway of East Africa Taking place from September 13-14 this year in Juba, South Sudan Oil & Power (SSOP) 2022 (https://bit.ly/3A1hgvV) – organized by Energy Capital & Power (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com) – proudly celebrates its fifth anniversary as the premier international forum driving business and
Golar LNG will be coming to Cape Town to shape high-level discussions around how Africa can improve infrastructure for gas production, processing and transportation as a bronze sponsor at AEW 2022 Liquefied natural gas (LNG) projects present a massive opportunity for Africa to exploit, trade and monetize its vast natural gas resources to address energy security and fuel economic growth. The African Energy Chamber (AEC), as the voice of the African energy sector, is committed
Africa’s leading oil and gas event sees the strongest presence of Ministers and Government officials Former Minister of State for Petroleum Resources, Dr Emmanuel Ibe Kachikwu of the Republic of Nigeria will be attending Africa Oil Week (www.Africa-OilWeek.com) 2022. The accomplished scholar, thought leader, and Exxon Mobil’s Nigerian general counsel is attending the leading Oil and Gas event, being held in Cape Town – the heart of South Africa. Organised by Hyve Group Plc., Africa
Africa’s vast hydrocarbon resources present an opportunity for the continent to secure its energy supply, improve energy access and drive socioeconomic development. With the continent’s oil and gas industry rapidly expanding owing to increases in energy demand across the continent and at globe scale, the role local energy companies play in driving energy developments continues to expand. Global chemicals and energy company Sasol will be returning to this year’s edition of the African Energy Week
Investments in oil and gas projects have decreased, and the sanctions have dampened interest in the country’s first licensing round Four years have passed since the U.S. imposed sanctions on South Sudan’s oil industry. The goal had been to prevent oil money from funding the civil war that had been raging since 2013. By curtailing the ability of businesses and organizations to provide revenue for the South Sudanese government, U.S. officials reasoned, they could pressure
