Economist Arsenio Bumba Urges Angola to Use Oil Revenues for Economic Diversification Before 2050

Angola’s Economic Future at Risk Without Strategic Diversification, Economist Warns Angolan economist Arsenio Bumba has issued a strategic warning about the country’s economic future, stressing that Angola has just 20 to 25 years to transform its oil revenues into sustainable economic diversification. Without decisive action, he warns, Angola risks facing a severe economic crisis after 2050, when global demand for oil is expected to decline sharply. According to Bumba, Angola’s proven oil reserves stand at

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Angola’s Oil Production Falls Below Target for Sixth Consecutive Month in August 2025

Angola Oil Production Drops to 1.03 Million Barrels per Day in August 2025 — Below Targets for Six Months Angola’s oil production continued to fall short of expectations in August 2025, averaging 1.03 million barrels per day and marking the sixth consecutive month of underperformance. According to the monthly report from the National Agency of Petroleum, Gas, and Biofuels (ANPG), Angola produced 32.07 million barrels in August, equivalent to an average of 1,034,655 barrels per

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Somalia to Begin Oil Drilling in Coming Months, President Announces

Somalia Launches Oil Drilling Initiative to Boost Economic Growth and Infrastructure Somalia’s President, Hassan Sheikh Mohamud, has announced that the country will begin oil drilling operations in the coming months, marking a significant step toward harnessing Somalia’s natural resources for national development. Speaking on Monday at the opening of the 7th Session of the Federal Parliament in Mogadishu, President Mohamud said the initiative will be a catalyst for Somalia’s growth. “We are committed to using

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Equatorial Guinea to Launch Major Oil & Gas Licensing Round in April 2026

Equatorial Guinea Announces 2026 Oil & Gas Licensing Round to Boost Exploration Amid Declining Output Equatorial Guinea will launch a new oil and gas licensing round in April 2026 to encourage exploration and counter declining production, Hydrocarbons and Mining Development Minister Antonio Oburu Ondo announced. Known locally as “la ronda”, the licensing round is planned for the second quarter of 2026. Detailed timelines, application procedures, and requirements will be announced closer to the launch. The

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Equatorial Guinea to Launch 2026 Oil & Gas Licensing Round with 24 Blocks to Revive Production

Equatorial Guinea to Launch 2026 Oil & Gas Licensing Round with 24 Blocks to Revive Production Equatorial Guinea is set to launch a new oil and gas licensing round in April 2026 to stimulate exploration and address the decline in hydrocarbon production, Hydrocarbons and Mining Development Minister Antonio Oburu Ondo announced. The licensing round, referred to locally as “la ronda,” will begin in the second quarter of 2026, with detailed timelines, application procedures, and requirements

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Eni Announces $8 Billion Investment Plan in Egypt’s Oil, Gas, and Mining Sectors

Eni to Invest $8 Billion in Egypt Over Five Years to Expand Oil, Gas, and Mining Operations Eni has announced plans to invest $8 billion in Egypt over the next five years in partnership with its collaborators, focusing on the development of existing fields and further exploration, according to Guido Brusco, Chief Operating Officer for Global Natural Resources. Brusco revealed the investment plan during a meeting with Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly and Petroleum Minister Karim

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TotalEnergies’ $860M Nigerian Onshore Stake Sale Collapses, Disrupting Divestment Strategy

TotalEnergies’ Failed Nigerian Onshore Asset Sale Hinders Debt Reduction and Divestment Plans TotalEnergies’ planned sale of a minority stake in a Nigerian onshore oil producer has collapsed, disrupting its strategy to divest mature, high-cost assets and reduce debt. In July 2024, the French energy giant agreed to sell its 10% stake in Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria (SPDC) to Mauritius-based Chappal Energies, part of a broader wave of divestments by oil majors from Nigerian

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Seplat Energy Plans Major Investments in Nigeria After ExxonMobil Asset Acquisition

Seplat Energy to Boost Nigeria Oil and Gas Output Following ExxonMobil Shallow-Water Asset Deal Seplat Energy Plc has announced plans for significant investment in Nigeria over the coming years following its acquisition of ExxonMobil’s shallow-water assets. The acquisition brought Mobil Producing Nigeria Unlimited under Seplat’s portfolio, marking what CEO Roger Brown described as a turning point for the company. Speaking at the firm’s Capital Markets Day, Brown said the transaction strengthens Seplat’s position and makes

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PENGASSAN Strike Shuts Down Major Nigerian Oil Institutions, Halts Dangote Refinery Operations

PENGASSAN Strike Halts Dangote Refinery, Shuts Down NNPC, NUPRC, and NMDPRA Operations in Nigeria Major oil institutions in Nigeria, including the Nigerian National Petroleum Company Limited (NNPC), the Nigerian Upstream Petroleum Regulatory Commission (NUPRC), and the Nigerian Midstream and Downstream Petroleum Regulatory Authority (NMDPRA), have been shut down following a strike initiated by the Petroleum and Natural Gas Senior Staff Association of Nigeria (PENGASSAN) on Monday. Background to the Strike The disruption follows reports on

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Nigerian Billionaire Arthur Eze Secures Four Offshore Oil Blocks in Liberia

Arthur Eze’s Atlas Oranto Petroleum Wins Four Offshore Exploration Blocks in Liberia, Boosting West Africa’s Oil Sector Nigerian billionaire Prince Arthur Eze has secured four offshore exploration blocks in Liberia through his company, Atlas Oranto Petroleum Limited, marking a significant milestone for Liberia’s long-stalled energy sector. The Liberia Petroleum Regulatory Authority (LPRA) and Atlas Oranto Petroleum International Ltd. signed four Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs) in Paris — Liberia’s first major upstream oil agreements in over

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