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,
The Angolan state oil company, Sonangol, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with China National Chemical Engineering (CNCEC) in Beijing for the construction of the Lobito Refinery. The MoU stipulates that the parties will raise the necessary financing for the project and may lead to a contract for the construction of this important infrastructure by the Chinese company. The MoU was signed on June 6th in Beijing, China’s capital, by Gaspar Martins, the president
The independent hydrocarbon producer, Perenco, has announced the commencement of production at the Boatou field located off the coast of the Republic of the Congo. This achievement comes after the commissioning of four wells between March and May of this year, finally enabling the company to initiate production at the field, which was discovered 39 years ago. With the capacity to produce up to 4,500 barrels per day, the start of production follows a final
The Executive aims to make the country’s refineries internationally competitive with real prices in a market economy and increase fuel production, stated Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, in a press conference yesterday. Speaking at the presentation of the Fuel Subsidies Reform Program, he said that the government’s strategy with the existing refineries in Angola – which currently only cover about 20% of the country’s petroleum derivatives needs – is to increase
This change is a result of the gradual removal of fuel subsidies announced by the Government in Luanda on Thursday 1stnJune. This measure does not apply to licensed taxi drivers, motorcycle taxi drivers, and licensed fishing vessels, who will continue to pay the previous price of 160 kwanzas per liter using a fuel card with a weekly or monthly balance. According to the Secretary of State for Land Transportation, Jorge Bengue, the fuel cards will
Supply zones filled one day prior the new price list The last hours of yesterday June 1st were marked by enormous queues of motorists looking to refuel their vehicles before the new gasoline pricing came into effect. A long line of motorists eager to refuel their vehicles for the last time at the price of 160 kwanzas was observed in Ilha de Luanda, considering that starting today, gasoline will cost 300 kwanzas per liter. The
Global oil and gas major TotalEnergies has renewed its production license for the OML 130 block offshore Nigeria with an additional 20 years. Commenting on the development, Henri-Max Ndong-Nzue, Senior Vice President Africa, Exploration and Production at TotalEnergies, said the renewal of the license will enable the firm to improve its contribution towards the development of the West African country’s hydrocarbons resources for energy security, economic growth and energy poverty alleviation. “This 20-year extension will enable us
