Oil prices saw a modest recovery on Friday December 22nd, rebounding from earlier declines influenced by Angola’s departure from OPEC, even as ongoing tensions in the Middle East continued to grip the market’s attention. Brent futures closed slightly higher, edging up by eight cents or 0.1 percent to settle at $79.47 a barrel. The Angolan sales benchmark reached $79.79, climbing 0.5 percent from the previous day when news of Angola’s exit had nudged prices down
Following Angola’s decision to exit the OPEC oil cartel, Nigeria and Congo have reaffirmed their commitment to the Saudi-led oil producer group, which has been actively seeking support for additional output cuts to boost prices. Africa’s biggest oil producers, Nigeria and Angola, were among several countries given lower output targets for 2024 after years of failing to meet the previous ones, Reuters reported. On Thursday, Angola announced its exit from OPEC, citing that the organization
Following Angola’s bold decision to exit the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), Banco Fomento Angola (BFA)’s chief economist, José Miguel Cerdeira, emphasized that this departure holds minimal economic costs for the country while unlocking the ability to bolster its oil production. In a conversation with Lusa on Thursday, Cerdeira clarified that the departure from OPEC doesn’t pose substantial financial burdens for Angola. He explained that the organization’s waning influence on determining oil prices
In a significant move, Angola declared its withdrawal from the Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) due to restrictions on oil production. The Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas, Diamantino Pedro Azevedo, made this announcement, citing the decision as one made in defense of Angola’s interests. Azevedo conveyed this pivotal decision following the tenth ordinary meeting of the Council of Ministers, presided over by President João Lourenço. Emphasizing the government’s stance, Azevedo expressed that
In a landmark development, Cabinda Gulf Oil Company Limited (CABGOC) has inked a consequential Production Sharing Agreement (PSA) to operate in the prized Block 14/23 concession, nestled within the Zone of Common Interest (ZIC) in the maritime expanse shared by Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRCongo). Under this monumental PSA, co-signed with the Governments of Angola and DRCongo, CABGOC, a subsidiary of Chevron operating in Angola, assumes the role of the primary operator,
In a pivotal move aimed at bolstering Angola’s energy sector, the National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANPG) finalized three significant risk service contracts in partnership with Azule Energy. The contracts, signed in Luanda, mark a strategic venture for the prospecting, research, and exploration of blocks 46 and 47, in collaboration with Equinor and Sonangol Pesquisa & Production. Additionally, a partnership was formed for block 18/15 with the state-owned company, Sonangol. The ceremony, graced by
According to The East African news publication, starting Friday, a liter of super petrol will cost Ksh212.36 ($1.39) in Nairobi, up from Ksh217 ($1.42), while diesel will cost Ksh201.47 ($1.31), down from Ksh203.47 ($1.33) in the new monthly cycle, which ends on January 14, next year. This is contrary to an earlier report done on the 22nd of November, which showed that Kenyans were set to face a new wave of energy inflation with an
Representing the start of its main construction phase, the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) received its first 100 km-line of pipe at the Port of Dar es Salaam last week. Tanzanian logistics provider and partner to EACOP, SuperDoll, hosted a ceremony that united the project’s key stakeholders. Shareholders include TotalEnergies (62%), the Uganda National Oil Company (15%), the Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (15%) and the China National Offshore Oil Corporation (8%). Set to transport crude oil
Oil means different things to different African countries, but at the end of the day, it plays a big role in shaping the continent’s economy. Some countries see it as a major economic driver, while others rely on it as their main energy source. For instance, countries like Nigeria, Angola, Libya, and Algeria have become major players in the oil industry, shipping out millions of barrels each year. The money from these oil exports plays
In November, Angola’s oil production recorded a decrease of approximately 9.0% compared to November 2022. The National Petroleum, Gas, and Biofuels Agency (ANPG) released this data on December 15th in its Oil Production Report for that month. The document indicates that November’s monthly production corresponded to an average of 1,083,768 barrels of oil per day (BOPD), below the forecast of 1,161,285, also ending up being lower than the October average of 1,147,203 BOPD. In turn,
