Zambia Approves $510 Million Oil Refinery Project in Ndola as ZDA Issues Investor Licence The Zambia Development Agency (ZDA) has issued an Investor Licence to China Zambia Petrochemical Energy Company Limited, paving the way for the launch of a USD 510.49 million oil refinery in Ndola, Copperbelt Province. The project, expected to create 454 jobs, will be developed through a Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) partnership between the Industrial Development Corporation (IDC) and Xiang Xin Holding
Angola’s Block 15 Secures $3 Billion ExxonMobil Investment to Boost Oil Production Through 2037 ExxonMobil will invest three billion dollars to extend the operational lifespan of Block 15 in Angola, following the signing of a new agreement with the National Agency of Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG). The deal was formalized on November 13th in Luanda, during a ceremony led by the Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas. According to the Ministry’s statement, the
Libya’s National Oil Corporation Discovers Six New Wells Adding 168 Million Barrels of Oil Reserves The National Oil Corporation (NOC) of Libya has announced the discovery of six new oil wells in 2025, with an estimated recoverable oil reserve of 168.1 million barrels and gas reserves of 52.019 billion cubic feet. According to NOC data, three of the wells have successfully passed testing, one is still under evaluation, and two have been temporarily suspended. The
Dangote Group to Build Namibia–Zimbabwe Fuel Pipeline Following $1 Billion Investment Deal Nigerian billionaire Aliko Dangote has announced plans to construct a 2,000-kilometre fuel pipeline running from Walvis Bay in Namibia, through Botswana, to Bulawayo in Zimbabwe. Dangote revealed the plan to Zimbabwean media after signing a US$1 billion investment agreement with the Zimbabwean government in Harare on Wednesday. The deal was finalised during a meeting with President Emmerson Mnangagwa. “I have signed an agreement
Rhino Resources Expands Namibia Offshore Program, Targets First Oil by 2030 Rhino Resources has extended its offshore drilling campaign in Namibia after amending its contract with Northern Ocean Ltd (NOL) to include an additional firm well test on the Deepsea Mira rig. The contract amendment adds 28 days to the firm term and will be executed before the three optional wells already scheduled under the existing agreement. The Deepsea Mira, owned by Northern Ocean and
Angola is moving decisively to revitalize its oil sector, combining a major licensing push, increased investments, and high-profile international agreements. The National Agency for Petroleum, Gas, and Biofuels (ANPG) announced that the country is set to award up to 60 oil and gas concessions by the end of 2025, surpassing the 50 blocks already allocated since 2019. The initiative is aimed at stabilizing Angola’s oil production, which had previously fallen below one million barrels per
President Droupadi Murmu’s Angola Visit Strengthens India–Angola Ties in Oil, Mining, and Emerging Technologies During her first-ever state visit to Angola, President Droupadi Murmu spotlighted new opportunities for Indian investment in Angola’s oil, mining, and technology sectors key areas that could define the next phase of India Angola economic cooperation. President Murmu met with Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço at the Presidential Palace in Luanda, where discussions centered on long-term energy security, mineral exploration,
Shell Signs $1 Billion Agreement with Angola to Develop 17 Ultra-Deepwater Oil Blocks The National Agency for Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG) and Shell have signed a landmark agreement defining the terms for exploration and development of 17 ultra-deepwater oil blocks off the Angolan coast. The deal represents an initial investment of nearly $1 billion and marks Shell’s return to Angola after a 20-year absence. The agreement follows the memorandum of understanding signed in November
Libyan National Oil Corporation Discovers New Oil Well Producing 4,675 Barrels Daily in Ghadames Basin The Libyan National Oil Corporation (NOC) has announced a significant oil discovery in an exploratory well located south of the Western Mountain in the Ghadames Basin, approximately 450 kilometers southwest of Tripoli. According to the NOC, the newly drilled well is estimated to produce around 4,675 barrels of crude oil and 2 million cubic feet of natural gas per day.
Chevron to Explore Offshore Oil and Gas in Guinea-Bissau’s MSGBC Basin Chevron has announced plans to explore oil and gas reserves offshore Guinea-Bissau, targeting two key blocks within the highly prospective MSGBC Basin. The MSGBC Basin spanning Mauritania, Senegal, The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, and Guinea-Conakry has become one of West Africa’s most promising hydrocarbon regions, attracting significant industry attention after several major discoveries in recent years. Liz Schwarze, Chevron’s Vice President for Exploration, expressed enthusiasm about
