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Aker Solutions Secures Long-Term Agreement for FPSO Projects in Angola

Norway’s Aker Solutions has secured a long-term frame agreement with Azule Energy to provide EPC (engineering, procurement, and construction) services for brownfield projects and modifications on two FPSOs (floating production storage and offloading units) in Angola. This agreement extends Aker Solutions’ ongoing collaboration with Azule Energy, Angola’s largest independent oil and gas producer and a joint venture between Eni and BP. The scope of work focuses on the Greater Plutonio and PSVM FPSOs. It includes

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International News Oil

ExxonMobil Downsizes Operations in Nigeria Amid Broader Strategic Shift

ExxonMobil is downsizing its operations in Nigeria, Africa’s largest oil-producing country, as part of a broader strategy to scale down its presence in the region. The oil giant is vacating its expansive offices in Lagos with the expiration of a 33-year lease this Friday, according to insiders who spoke to Reuters. This move follows similar actions by other oil majors such as Shell, TotalEnergies, and Eni, which have attempted to exit Nigeria’s oil-rich Niger Delta

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Nigeria Uncovers 122 Illegal Oil Refineries in the Southern Region

In the past week, Nigeria has made alarming discoveries of illegal oil refineries in its southern region, where the country’s oil reserves are concentrated. These findings shed light on persistent issues plaguing the nation’s oil sector, such as oil theft and vandalism, which have been ongoing for years. Similar incidents were reported back in February, indicating a recurring challenge. According to a report from Nigerian newspaper The Punch, the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPCL)

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Dangote Refinery to Pursue Dual Listing on London and Lagos Stock Exchanges

Nigeria’s Dangote refinery is gearing up for a dual listing on both the London and Lagos stock exchanges, as revealed by Devakumar Edwin, an executive at Dangote Refinery, during a recent announcement. Aliko Dangote had previously expressed the intention to publicly list Dangote Petroleum Refinery on the Nigerian Exchange Limited, as mentioned in an interview with the Financial Times last year. However, Edwin highlighted that solely listing on the Nigerian Stock Exchange wouldn’t suffice due

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Uganda National Oil Company Secures Fuel Supply Agreements with Major Oil Marketers

Uganda National Oil Company (UNOC) has finalized agreements with major oil marketers in response to potential threats to its fuel supply monopoly. The Sales and Purchase Agreements (SPAs) were signed on Tuesday, outlining the roles and responsibilities of each party within the supply chain. A report by The East African revealed that UNOC has secured long-term contracts with over 80 oil marketers in Uganda, establishing ties with the market’s largest fuel dealers. This move follows

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International Gas News Oil

Mozambique Opens Public Consultation on Galp Energia’s Sale of Rovuma Basin Stake to ADNOC

Mozambique’s Competition Regulatory Authority (ARC) has initiated a public consultation regarding Portugal’s Galp Energia’s planned sale of its stake in the Rovuma Basin natural gas consortium to the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) group, based in the United Arab Emirates. In a notice published on Monday, the ARC announced that it received a “notification of a concentration of companies” on May 27, effective from May 30. This notification pertains to a deal valued at

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International Exploration News Oil

Shell Egypt Secures New Agreements for Deepwater Exploration in the Herodotus Basin

Shell Egypt has signed two new agreements with Egypt’s Minister of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Tarek El Molla, for investments in the deepwater sector of the Herodotus Basin off the western Mediterranean coast. Shell acquired 67% of the 6,800 square kilometer North Marina and North Cleopatra concessions through its subsidiary BG Delta Limited, which will manage the operations. The remaining stakes were awarded to Chevron, which acquired 27% through its subsidiary Noble Energy Egypt, and

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Dangote Refinery Makes Waves with First European Jet Fuel Shipment

Nigeria’s Dangote refinery has reached a new milestone by exporting its first jet fuel cargo to Europe. This move marks a significant expansion of the refinery’s reach and potential impact on global fuel markets. British multinational BP is currently transporting the initial shipment, consisting of 45,000 metric tons of jet fuel, onboard the Doric Breeze from the Lekki Free Zone in Lagos, Nigeria. This shipment follows BP’s successful bid for a portion of a 120,000

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Local Gas Mining Oil

Angola to Invest in Geological Staff Training to Enhance Mineral Exploration

Angola is prioritizing the technical training of its geological workforce to tackle the challenges of prospecting, discovering, and managing valuable mineral deposits. This commitment was reaffirmed at the recent opening of a seminar titled “Geological Workflow – Drilling to Geological Decision, Applied to the Oil and Gas Industry.” The event, co-hosted by the Geological Institute of Angola (IGEO) and Seequent, brought together industry professionals for a two-day discussion on mining challenges in Angola. Importance of

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Angola Ramps Up Oil and Gas Sector with Investments in Refining, Storage, and Decarbonization

Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Diamantino de Azevedo, outlined a multi-pronged approach to strengthen the country’s oil and gas sector. The plan focuses on attracting investment, achieving self-sufficiency in refined products, and promoting responsible development. The Angolan government is actively seeking investment in several areas: -Refining, Storage, Transport, and Distribution (RST&D) of petroleum products -Construction of gas stations to improve distribution efficiency -Onshore storage facilities with the Barra do Dande Ocean Terminal

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