Angola’s fuel market continues to be heavily reliant on imports, reaching approximately 70.15% in the third quarter of this year, a 6.17% increase compared to the previous period. According to the Petroleum Derivatives Regulatory Institute’s Fuel Report, released on Tuesday, there was a 1.17% reduction in imports during this period. The report, reviewed by JA Online, reveals that by the end of Q3 2024, Angola had an operational land storage capacity of 675,968 cubic meters
The price of a barrel of oil has dropped by 4.45%, settling at $72.25. This decline is largely attributed to an oversupply in the market coupled with weakening demand, especially from China. China, which is a major driver of global oil demand, is facing an economic slowdown. As a result, OPEC has revised its 2024 growth forecast downward, predicting a drop of 135,000 barrels per day in demand. Despite China’s stimulus efforts, oil consumption remains
The Dangote Refinery and the Independent Petroleum Marketers Association of Nigeria (IPMAN) have reached a deal to supply Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), also known as petrol, directly to IPMAN for nationwide distribution. This agreement, following prolonged negotiations, was announced by IPMAN President Abubakar Garima during a press conference in Abuja after the Association’s National Working Committee meeting. Garima stated that the partnership would ensure a steady and competitively priced supply of PMS across Nigeria. “After
The Dangote Refinery is progressing in negotiations with eight African countries to secure fuel supply agreements, according to reports from The Punch. The refinery’s management is in advanced talks with South Africa, Angola, Niger, Chad, Burkina Faso, the Central African Republic, and Namibia to initiate fuel exports. In addition to Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), the refinery has already begun exporting diesel to several African nations, reaching a significant volume of nearly 100,000 barrels per day
Tanzania is set to launch its fifth petroleum licensing round in March 2025, offering 26 exploration blocks to global investors. Dr. James Mataragio, the Energy Deputy Permanent Secretary for Oil and Gas, announced the plan during a presentation on Tanzania’s oil and gas sector at the African Energy Week in Cape Town, South Africa. The conference, which brings together policymakers, investors, and industry leaders, focuses on advancing energy innovations and sustainable development strategies across Africa.
Angolan authorities arrested 34 individuals and seized nearly 443,000 liters of fuel in an intensive 20-day crackdown on smuggling, resulting in an estimated loss of 111 million kwanzas for the State. Deputy Commissioner Mateus Rodrigues, spokesperson for the Angolan National Police, disclosed these details at a press conference in Zaire on Friday. The operations, conducted between October 8 and 28, involved the Border Guard Police and Customs Police. Officials reported intercepting 462,449 liters of fuel,
Nigeria’s Dangote Refinery has raised concerns over the influx of substandard petroleum products entering the country, highlighting the lack of adequate testing facilities by the Nigerian oil regulator. According to Dangote, these low-quality products, which include fuel and vehicle parts, are allegedly being imported by marketers in partnership with international traders. The Punch recently reported that petroleum marketers accused the Dangote Refinery of setting higher petrol prices than imported alternatives, stating that Dangote charges bulk
Pinnacle Oil and Gas Limited has issued a firm response to Dangote Refinery’s recent accusations regarding substandard fuel blending, strongly denying any involvement in the production or distribution of low-quality fuel. The statement follows Dangote Refinery’s claims that a petroleum depot opened near its facility was raising concerns about the quality of fuel on the market. These claims from Dangote came amid allegations from petroleum marketers that the refinery was selling petrol above the import
Sequa Petroleum, a U.K.-based oil and gas company, has received official approval from the Angolan government to acquire significant stakes in three offshore oil blocks. The acquisition includes a 10% interest in Block 15/06, as well as 40% and 35% stakes in Block 23 and Block 27, respectively. In an independent review, Sequa’s share in Block 15/06 was initially estimated to hold around 55 million barrels of recoverable oil as of April 2022. This figure
NNPC Ltd’s three refinery complexes in Nigeria, currently undergoing extensive turnaround maintenance (TAM), are not expected to meet the diesel sulfur content regulation limit of below 1,500 parts per million (ppm) upon their commissioning. This exceeds even local regulatory standards for sulfur levels in diesel, reflecting challenges in bringing the government-operated refineries in line with cleaner fuel standards. The NNPC-operated refineries are located in Port Harcourt, Warri, and Kaduna and have been under rehabilitation since
