Angola Oil Outlook Negative Until 2032 as Production Falls and New Reserves Needed Angola’s oil sector faces a “very negative” outlook until at least 2032, with stabilization in production only possible through the discovery of new reserves, according to the Economic Report for the First Quarter of 2025 by the Economic Research Center of Lusiada University of Angola (CINVESTEC). The study warns that oil production will continue to decline over the next seven years unless
Angola Secures $72 Billion in Oil Concession Investments to Boost Production and Drive Energy Transition by 2029 Angola expects to attract $72 billion in investments for oil concessions already awarded between 2025 and 2029, according to Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas Diamantino Azevedo. Speaking at the opening of the Angola Oil & Gas 2025 Conference in Luanda, Azevedo noted that Angola received $84 billion in investments between 2017 and 2024 across active concessions
Angola Oil Output Drops Below 1.04 Million Barrels Per Day in August While LNG Surges Angola’s oil production fell short of government targets again in August, averaging 1.03 million barrels per day, marking the sixth consecutive month of underperformance. According to the National Agency of Petroleum, Gas, and Biofuels (ANPG), total production reached 32.07 million barrels in August, equivalent to a daily average of 1,034,655 barrels, compared to the forecast of 1,086,727 barrels per day.
Angola Boosts Namibe Mining and Oil Sector with Ornamental Rock Hub and Strategic Investments Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, is in Namibe for a working visit, focusing on the construction of the Ornamental Rock Development Hub and meetings with local mining industry leaders. The Ornamental Rock Development Hub, located 32 kilometers from Mocamedes, is progressing rapidly, just over six months after the foundation stone was laid. Minister Azevedo was joined
Eni and Azule Energy Commit Billions to Angola Oil and Gas with Focus on Deepwater, Gas, and Clean Energy The CEO of Italian multinational oil company Eni announced that Azule Energy has already invested $5 billion (4.3 billion euros) in Angola and plans to invest additional funds over the next four years. Speaking at the 6th Angola Oil & Gas International Conference, Claudio Descalzi emphasized Eni’s pioneering role in deepwater operations and complex, market-oriented projects,
Angola President Emphasizes Oil’s Role in Economy and Energy Transition at Angola Oil & Gas 2025 Conference Angolan President João Lourenço underscored the importance of oil for the country’s economy and development, stressing that hydrocarbon-producing nations have the right to continue developing their resources despite the global challenges posed by climate change. Speaking at the 6th Angola Oil & Gas 2025 International Conference in Talatona, Luanda, President Lourenço acknowledged the severity of climate change while
Afentra Strengthens Angola Presence with Block 3/05 Stake, Driving 21,000 BPD Output Independent British oil exploration and production company Afentra has emerged as a major international partner of Sonangol, Angola’s national oil company, according to a statement from Afentra. “In the first half of this year alone, Block 3/05, where Afentra holds a significant stake, recorded an average gross production of over 21,000 barrels of crude oil per day. This confirms the rehabilitation potential of
Libya Targets 2 Million Barrels per Day as NOC Seeks $4 Billion Investment to Boost Oil and Gas Output Libya plans to nearly double its oil production to two million barrels per day by 2027, according to Farhat Bengdara, head of the National Oil Company (NOC). Speaking to Sky News Arabia, Bengdara said Libya currently produces about 1.2 million barrels per day and anticipates revenues of $35–$37 billion this year. He emphasized that the country
TotalEnergies Expands Deepwater Exploration with New Offshore Blocks in Liberia TotalEnergies has signed new agreements to explore offshore Liberia, securing acreage awarded under the country’s latest licensing round. The blocks are located in the southern end of the Liberia Basin, opening fresh opportunities in deepwater exploration. As part of its initial commitments, the French energy major will conduct a detailed seismic study to evaluate the subsurface potential, laying the groundwork for wider exploration campaigns in
Egypt’s EGPC and Nigeria’s NNPC Forge Partnership to Strengthen Refinery Operations and Gas Infrastructure The Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation (EGPC) and the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation (NNPC) have signed a cooperation agreement aimed at expanding the role of Egyptian petroleum companies in Nigeria’s development projects. The deal builds on Egypt’s growing footprint in African energy markets and the proven track record of Egyptian Projects Operation and Maintenance (EPROM) in managing Nigerian refineries. The agreement was
