Independent oil and gas company Afentra has announced that its final acquisition of Angola’s National Oil Company (NOC) Sonangol’s stake in the country’s offshore Block 3/05 will be pushed from June to July 2023. Sonangol has obtained approval for the license extension in May and is now seeking the necessary government approvals for the transaction. In April 2022, Afentra signed Sales and Purchase Agreements (PSAs) with Sonangol to acquire non-operated interests in the producing Blocks
Oil prices continued to slide due to concerns about global demand, following a higher-than-expected interest rate hike in the UK and warnings of future rate increases in the US. Brent futures dropped by 51 cents, or 0.4%, settling at $73.76 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell by 42 cents, or 0.6%, reaching $69.09 per barrel. The Bank of England’s decision to raise interest rates by half a percentage point raised
China’s CNOOC is planning offshore oil and gas development in Tanzania in partnership with the state-owned Tanzania Petroleum Development Corp. This move comes as Tanzania aims to enhance the development of its natural resources. According to Tanzanian Energy Minister January Makamba, the collaboration will focus on deep-sea blocks 4/1B and 4/1C, which are currently held by TPDC. These blocks are situated near substantial gas fields that were discovered by a consortium of international energy companies
The price of Brent crude oil, which serves as a reference for Angolan exports, for delivery in August, ended Thursday on the London futures market with a 3.89% decrease, reaching $74.13. The unexpected half percentage point increase in the benchmark interest rate by the Bank of England has raised concerns about a reduction in oil demand growth, according to analysts. This concern countered the optimism that had driven prices in the previous session, thanks to
Angola has emerged as a top destination for large-scale oil and gas investment over the past three decades. With substantial reserves and high returns on investment, foreign investors and project developers are increasingly attracted to the Angolan market. Angola is currently the largest oil producer in sub-Saharan Africa, with confirmed reserves of 9 billion barrels of oil and 11 trillion cubic feet of natural gas. Major oil and gas companies such as TotalEnergies, Chevron, ExxonMobil,
Experts involved in hydrocarbon exploration from the Republics of Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) analyzed the situation of the Common Interest Zone (CIZ) and the approach of the joint mechanism for the supply of petroleum products between Sonangol, Sonahidroc, and Cobil S.A. in Luanda yesterday, Tuesday 20. In the opening of the expert meeting, the Secretary of State for Mineral Resources, Jânio Corrêa Victor, emphasized Angola’s interest in complying with the timeline
A delegation of Namibian entrepreneurs, led by the Deputy Minister of Mines and Energy, Kornelia Shilunga, will be conducting work visits to mining and oil projects in the provinces of Luanda, Lunda-Sul, Bengo, Benguela, and Cuanza-Sul from the 19th to the 28th of this month. The visit is part of the implementation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Angola and Namibia, signed in the field of mineral resources and hydrocarbons. On the first day
With promising projects coming online this year, such as the Sangomar oil project in Senegal and the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim development located on the Senegal-Mauritania maritime border, it has become critical for MSGBC countries to establish effective governance policies to maximize the benefits of new energy supplies introduced to the market. Implementation of Special Economic Zones Special Economic Zones (SEZ) or free zones could be established between MSGBC governments and private sector operators to attract
Despite increasing calls from climate activists, the Middle East is expected to commence over 600 projects between 2023 and 2027, according to data from GlobalData Energy. Out of these, upstream projects would be 81, midstream would be 141, the refinery at 84, and petrochemicals would be the highest with 315 projects. Here is a list of the top 5 recent oil and gas project launches that you need to know about. Despite the increasing focus
Iraq’s Ministry of Oil has unveiled the locations of the 11 exploration sites for the sixth licensing round, clarifying the eligibility criteria for participating companies, according to press reports. All the exploratory sites for this licensing round are located in the western region. Muhammad Al-Saadi, Assistant Director General of the Petroleum Contracts and Licenses Department at the Ministry, said that these sites are mostly unexplored and cover an expansive area ranging from 6,000 to 9,000
