Angola’s Oil Sector Remains a Magnet for Global Investment

As one of Africa’s top oil producers, with an output exceeding 1.1 million barrels per day, Angola continues to solidify its position as a prime investment destination. The country attracts major global players like TotalEnergies, ExxonMobil, Chevron, and Azule Energy, driving new exploration ventures. At the Angola Oil & Gas 2024 conference, Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, shared insights during a fireside chat, sponsored by Angola Environmental Servicos. Minister Azevedo

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ExxonMobil Invests Over $100 Million in Angola’s Social Projects

Over the past 30 years, American multinational ExxonMobil has invested more than $100 million in social projects across Angola, according to Katrina Fisher, the company’s Country Manager for Angola. In an exclusive interview with Energy Capital & Power during the fifth edition of the Angola Oil & Gas Conference, Fisher highlighted that these investments have primarily supported healthcare initiatives and STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) education. “Just this past year, we launched two major

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Chevron Sells Athabasca Oil Sands and Duvernay Shale Assets to Canadian Natural Resources for $6.5 Billion

Chevron has announced the sale of its assets in the Athabasca Oil Sands and Duvernay Shale to Canadian Natural Resources for $6.5 billion. The all-cash deal, part of Chevron’s plan to divest $10-15 billion in assets by 2028, is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2024. The assets, located in Alberta, Canada, contributed 84,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day (boepd) to Chevron’s production in 2023. The Duvernay Shale, one of Canada’s most

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African Energy Bank Nears Completion with 45% of $5 Billion Initial Capital Raised

African hydrocarbon-producing nations have successfully raised 45% of the $5 billion required to establish the African Energy Bank (AEB). This pan-African institution is designed to address the financing gap for oil and gas projects, a challenge heightened by the withdrawal of several international donors from fossil fuel investments. According to credible sources, the funds for the project have been secured by African nations, with Angola, Ghana, and Nigeria emerging as the largest contributors. “The funds

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AECIPA President Highlights Oil Industry’s Role in Angola’s Economic Diversification

The growth of Angola’s oil industry is driving economic improvements and contributing to diversification across sectors, particularly in industries and agriculture, according to Braulio de Brito, president of the Association of Companies Providing Services in the Angolan Oil Industry (AECIPA). In an interview with Lusa during the Angola Oil & Gas Conference, de Brito stated, “The expansion of the oil industry translates into growth for the Angolan economy, promoting diversification and encouraging the development of

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Angola’s Oil Sector to Remain Dominant Despite Gradual Decline

Angola’s oil sector will continue to dominate the economy over the next decade, despite a gradual decline in its significance, according to Tiago Dionisio, chief economist at consultancy firm Eaglestone. Dionisio pointed out that oil’s contribution to Angola’s GDP has decreased from 43% in 2010 to 25.5% by the end of last year, and this downward trend is expected to continue. However, oil will remain the most important sector in terms of GDP. “Oil still

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Angola’s Economic Diversification Hinges on Oil Revenues, Says BFA Chief Economist

The chief economist of Banco Fomento Angola (BFA), José Miguel Cerdeira, stated that there is no viable alternative to using oil revenues to finance Angola’s economic diversification. He emphasized the need for capital investment to sustain the country’s energy transition. “There’s no great alternative for the Angolan economy at present. Oil revenues must finance diversification and drive the development of an economy that includes other exports beyond oil,” Cerdeira said in an interview with Lusa,

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Angola and DRC Sign Enhanced Agreement for Offshore Block 14 Development

Angola’s Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas and the Ministry of Hydrocarbons of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) have signed a revised agreement for the co-development of offshore Block 14. The agreement was formalized during the opening ceremony of the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 conference in Luanda on October 2, with Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, and DRC’s Minister of Hydrocarbons, Aime Sakombi Molendo, in

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Sonangol Reinforces Commitment to Sustainable Hydrocarbon Development

Angola’s national oil company, Sonangol, reaffirmed its commitment to sustainable hydrocarbon development during the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference this week. In an “In-Conversation with” session, Sonangol CEO Sebastião Gaspar Martins emphasized that the company will not abandon oil and gas; instead, it aims to advance decarbonized oil and gas development. By investing in upstream oil and gas production while prioritizing low-carbon projects, Sonangol intends to increase national crude output while diversifying and decarbonizing

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TotalEnergies Awaits Mozambique Election Outcome Before Resuming LNG Project

Mozambican President Filipe Nyusi believes that French oil and gas giant TotalEnergies is waiting for the results of the upcoming presidential, parliamentary, and provincial elections, scheduled for 9 October, before restarting its liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in Cabo Delgado province. Speaking to reporters on Tuesday at the end of a four-day visit to New York, where he attended the United Nations General Assembly, Nyusi noted that TotalEnergies remains committed to resuming the project but

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