26 Ugandans filed a lawsuit against French oil firm TotalEnergies on Tuesday June 27th in Paris, France, seeking compensation for alleged abuses of human rights at the company’s huge megaprojects there. People from the impacted areas, joined by five French and Ugandan charity organizations, claim that the energy company TotalEnergies caused “serious harm,” notably to their rights to land and food. The East African Crude Oil Pipeline (Eacop) project, a 1,500 km pipeline bringing crude
Reforming fuel subsidies could help Gabon boost the growth of its economy, the World Bank states. According to the international financial institution, current fuel subsidies in place continue to stifle development, with high fiscal and social opportunity costs leaving the economy susceptible to global price shocks. However, through the implementation of five measures, the country can mitigate such development challenges. According to the World Bank’s recent Gabon Economic Update report, measures that can be implemented
Angola’s Institute for Management of State Assets and Stakes (IGAPE) has indicated that the Government plans to complete the privatization of the country’s National Oil Company (NOC) Sonangol by 2026. The privatization process will be carried out in several stages and will result in the Government’s divestment of its 30% stake in the NOC. The announcement was made by IGAPE Chairperson Patrício Vilar on 21 June. The sale of government shares in Sonangol initially began
Oil prices continued to slide due to concerns about global demand, following a higher-than-expected interest rate hike in the UK and warnings of future rate increases in the US. Brent futures dropped by 51 cents, or 0.4%, settling at $73.76 per barrel, while US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude futures fell by 42 cents, or 0.6%, reaching $69.09 per barrel. The Bank of England’s decision to raise interest rates by half a percentage point raised
Shell will open its first gas station in Saudi Arabia’s capital city Riyadh later this year after the British energy firm signed an agreement with Asyad Holding Group, as part of the Saudi Energy Ministry’s efforts to bring international companies into the Kingdom. The agreement will pave the way for Shell International to open its fuel stations in the fourth quarter of this year, the ministry said in a press release. It added that the deal is the result of the efforts of Saudi Arabia’s permanent executive
The price of Brent crude oil, which serves as a reference for Angolan exports, for delivery in August, ended Thursday on the London futures market with a 3.89% decrease, reaching $74.13. The unexpected half percentage point increase in the benchmark interest rate by the Bank of England has raised concerns about a reduction in oil demand growth, according to analysts. This concern countered the optimism that had driven prices in the previous session, thanks to
Over 50 fuel stations located in border areas were disabled during the first quarter of this year due to smuggling, low profitability for concessionaires, and location. This statement was made by Bruno Dito, a technician from the Department of Commercial Relations, Tariffs, and Prices of the Regulatory Institute for Petroleum Derivatives (IRDP). There are a total of 51 operational fuel stations, with only 37 currently in operation. Dito provided this information during the presentation of
In Sankuru, specifically the Lodja market, the price of a liter of gasoline has risen from 3,200 to 5,000 CDF, marking the first increase in fuel prices by 140 CDF in the West zone since the beginning of 2023. The latest fuel price adjustments are as follows: the price of a liter of fuel oil has been raised to 2,985.00 CDF from 2,845.00 CDF, while gasoline now costs 2,995.00 CDF compared to the previous price
The recent increase in international oil prices, primarily driven by Saudi Arabia’s intention to reduce daily production by nearly one million barrels, has raised concerns about the future of crude oil prices. As of Tuesday, June 7, 2023, the price of a barrel of Brent crude oil stands at $78.73 USD on the Inter Continental Exchange (ICE), compared to $71 USD at the end of the previous week. The West Texas Intermediate (WTI), the American
The production cut announcement did not boost oil prices. Saudi Arabia announced an additional cut of 1 million barrels per day, but the announcement was overshadowed by demand concerns. The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries and Allies (OPEC+) reached an agreement to extend production cuts until 2024 and give the United Arab Emirates a larger quota next year, according to a statement from the group. However, Saudi Arabia, the largest exporter of the commodity,
