Nigeria is grappling with the daunting task of finding buyers for its crude oil, with approximately 30 out of 53 loaded cargoes currently stranded. This predicament arises despite the country experiencing low production levels, with Angola surpassing Nigeria as the leading crude oil producer. Bloomberg data indicates that the unsold cargoes could exceed 30 million barrels. While Nigeria boasts one of the world’s best grades of crude oil, challenges such as refinery maintenance and stiff
Multilateral financial institution the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) is providing a $1 billion crude oil prepayment facility to Nigeria. Aimed at boosting the country’s foreign reserves, the facility will be released in May 2024. The loan represents part of a larger $3.3 billion crude prepayment facility, with Afreximbank having already disbursed $2.25 billion in January 2024. The country’s state-owned Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation will repay the loan using revenue generated from crude sales. According to
According to the April 2024 Monthly Oil Market Report (MOMR) from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Libya emerged as the leading African crude oil producer in March, surpassing Nigeria. The data revealed that Libya produced 1.236 million barrels per day (bpd) of crude, up from 1.173 million bpd in February. On the other hand, Nigeria recorded a production output of 1.23 million bpd in March 2024, compared to 1.32 million bpd in February.
Libya has emerged as Africa’s top oil producer with an output of 1.24 million barrels of oil per day (bpd) in March 2024. This marks an increase of 5.4% compared to the country’s output of 1.17 million bpd in February. Announced by OPEC in its April 2024 Monthly Oil Market Report, Nigeria lost the top spot after reporting a drop of almost 91,000 bpd from 1.32 million bpd in February to 1.23 million bpd in
China has extended an invitation to Uganda’s Minister of Energy and Mineral Development, Ruth Nankabirwa, to visit Beijing for discussions regarding the financing of the $5 billion East Africa Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP). This move underscores China’s commitment to supporting the development of the project. Uganda’s President Yoweri Museveni received a letter from Chinese President Xi Jinping on April 5, expressing China’s endorsement of the pipeline project. President Museveni emphasized China’s dedication to collaborating with
The price of a barrel of Brent oil for delivery in June reached a maximum of 91.90 dollars yesterday on the London futures market. The appreciation was above 1.30 percent compared to the previous day. North Sea crude, which serves as a reference in Europe and also for Angola, closed the day on the International Exchange Futures with an increase of 1.30 dollars compared to the last negotiation, when it closed at 90.65 dollars, this
Sonangol Trading and Shipping, the international arm responsible for oil, derivatives, and natural gas transportation and marketing for Angola’s state oil company, is embarking on an expansion strategy across the African continent. Currently engaged with four countries – DRC, Namibia, Togo, and Cameroon – the company aims to strengthen its presence and trade volumes in these markets. Luís Manuel, President of the Executive Committee of Sonangol Trading and Shipping Business Unit (UNTS), revealed these plans
Bank of America has predicted that the price of oil will surge to $95 per barrel by June. Francisco Blanch, the director of raw materials and derivatives at the bank, attributes this increase to dwindling reserves and escalating geopolitical tensions. Additionally, production cuts by OPEC+ could impact the interest rate reduction strategies of the US Federal Reserve and the European Central Bank. According to a recent Bank of America Research report, released yesterday, commodity prices
Tullow Oil, a multinational exploration company, has adjusted the value of its assets in Kenya, writing off $17.9 million. This decision comes as the company awaits updates on the Field Development Plan submitted to the Kenyan government in March 2023 for its Turkana project. The revised valuation of Tullow’s Kenya assets declined from $260.1 million in December 2022 to $242.2 million by the end of 2023. Tullow aims to reverse these impairments once uncertainties are
Angola and Brazil are poised to strengthen their collaboration within the oil and gas sectors, driven by their robust growth trajectories. While existing partnerships have laid a solid foundation, exploring untapped opportunities could significantly bolster bilateral relations and spur mutual development. Angola’s premier event for the oil and gas industry, Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024, will delve into how bilateral cooperation acts as a catalyst for progress. The event serves as a platform for
