Petrobras has received board approval to acquire a 10% stake in South Africa’s Deep Western Orange Basin (DWOB) block from TotalEnergies. The DWOB block is located in deep waters of the Orange Basin, an area where significant oil discoveries have recently been made by TotalEnergies, Shell, and Galp. Following the acquisition, Petrobras will hold a 10% stake in the DWOB block, joining a consortium led by TotalEnergies (40% and operator), along with QatarEnergy (30%) and
The Dangote oil refinery is preparing to process around 400,000 barrels of Nigerian crude per day in the coming months, significantly altering Africa’s oil import and export dynamics. According to a cargo allocation list seen by Bloomberg, the refinery, with a capacity of 650,000 barrels per day (bpd), will receive approximately 24 million barrels of Nigerian oil in October and November. This marks a shift towards increased reliance on local crude supplies. Business Insider Africa
As one of Africa’s top oil producers, with an output exceeding 1.1 million barrels per day, Angola continues to solidify its position as a prime investment destination. The country attracts major global players like TotalEnergies, ExxonMobil, Chevron, and Azule Energy, driving new exploration ventures. At the Angola Oil & Gas 2024 conference, Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, shared insights during a fireside chat, sponsored by Angola Environmental Servicos. Minister Azevedo
The National Bank of Ethiopia has allocated $175 million in foreign exchange to the state-owned Ethiopian Petroleum Supply Enterprise to cover upcoming fuel import payments, as the country continues to grapple with severe dollar shortages. Ethiopia, which spends approximately $4 billion annually on fuel imports, has faced growing financial strain due to the COVID-19 pandemic and a two-year civil war that ended in late 2022. To alleviate these pressures, Ethiopia is set to receive $345
On Wednesday, the Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, stated that fuel pricing is the “main variable” driving smuggling in Angola. He advocated for adjusting fuel prices to align with those of neighboring countries. “The primary factor in fuel smuggling is the price difference between us and our neighboring countries. This disparity significantly motivates smuggling. If we eliminate that variable, what will smuggling be for?” Azevedo remarked during the opening of a
The National Fuel Company of Angola (Sonangol) is set to continue its light well intervention program in Offshore Block 3/05, aimed at enhancing facility reliability and optimizing oil production. This initiative was detailed in a semi-annual earnings update from oil and gas company Afentra. The upgrade program will focus on increasing water injection rates, building on the maximum injection rate of approximately 60,000 barrels per day achieved in April. Additionally, the project will involve the
Nigeria’s state-owned oil company, NNPC Limited, began distributing gasoline from the 650,000 barrels-per-day Dangote Refinery to the local market on Sunday, September 15, following delays over offtake rights and pricing. The $20 billion Dangote Refinery, built by Africa’s richest man, Aliko Dangote, started gasoline production last week, but distribution was held up due to disputes. Z acch Adedeji, Executive Chairman of the Federal Inland Revenue Service (FIRS), announced that all agreements have now been finalized,
Nigeria’s daily crude oil production grew by 3.4% in August, reaching 1.352 million barrels per day, according to the latest data from OPEC. The Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) reported that Nigeria’s output increased by 45,000 barrels per day, up from 1.307 million barrels per day in July. These figures are based on direct communication between OPEC and Nigerian authorities. Secondary sources indicate an even higher average of 1.448 million barrels per day in
Saudi Aramco, Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC), and commodities trader Trafigura are competing to acquire Shell Plc’s service stations in South Africa. The sale has also drawn interest from South Africa’s Central Energy Fund, which owns PetroSA, Sasol Ltd., and Oman’s OQ Trading. A decision on the winning bidder could be made by the end of the year, though it may extend into 2025. Shell is aiming to raise nearly $1 billion from the
Starting in October, Dangote Petroleum Refinery will begin setting petrol prices in Nigeria, moving away from government regulation. Reports indicate that the federal government plans to allow the refinery to determine its own gasoline prices, effective Thursday. “Nigeria will let Dangote set gasoline prices for petroleum marketers starting next month,” sources told Bloomberg. “Petrol marketers will soon be able to purchase directly from the Dangote Refinery.” Temitope Ajayi, Senior Special Assistant to the President on
