The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Hydrocarbons Minister Didier Budimbu and his Angolan counterpart Diamantino Pedro Azevedo have agreed to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of Block 14 on July 13 in Kinshasa. The signing of the MoU will formalize the Block’s ownership, with the DRC and Angola set to take a 30% share while global energy major – and operator of the block – Chevron will own a 40% stake, and follows
The government will initiate the production of neodymium and praseodymium, minerals used in the manufacturing of batteries for electric cars, over the next five years, according to a statement by the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum, and Gas (Mirempet) and AME Trade. They announced the 2nd Angolan Mining Conference & Exhibition (AMC) 2023, which will take place in November. Country is positioned to benefit from critical minerals, Archive Copper and niobium are joining the list
The Angola Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) project, one of the largest energy projects in Africa, shipped its 400th cargo of LNG this month. Coinciding with the 10th anniversary of the 5.2 million ton per annum project’s first cargo delivery in 2013, this significant milestone demonstrates the project’s reliability as a competitive supplier of LNG to the global market. Angola LNG’s momentous cargo was loaded onto a 160,000 cubic meter LNG carrier, berthed at the country’s Soyo terminal on 13
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
Mauritania possesses natural resources of world-class quantity and quality, including gas, solar and wind renewables, and minerals. These three pillars form an integrated and synergetic strategy adopted by the government to establish the country as an energy and steel hub for the local, regional, African, and international markets. Within this context, SMH is actively involved in various projects, both in the exploration and development stages. In terms of exploration, we are collaborating with partners Shell
Countries across Africa are taking significant steps to address the energy crisis and increase access to electricity, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa, where 43% of the population still lacks access to electricity. The continent is embracing the potential of renewable energy sources and seeking to leverage its vast reserves of critical minerals necessary for the global energy transition. To facilitate this transition, African nations are implementing policies that consider the energy crisis, climate change, and the
The Africa Energy Forum (AEF) has made history by holding its conference in Africa for the first time. Celebrating its 25th anniversary, the forum took place at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi, Kenya. The event, organized by EnergyNet and officially endorsed by Kenya’s President H.E. Dr. William Ruto, commenced on June 20th and will run until June 23rd, 2023. The aef has established itself as the leading gathering of decision-makers in African
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
African Energy Chamber and Gazprom to Host International Gas Roundtable to Discuss Economic Development and the Role of Gas on a Global Scale The African Energy Chamber (AEC) and Russia’s Gazprom are teaming up to organize the prestigious International Gas Roundtable, an exclusive event that focuses on the crucial role of gas in driving economic development. Scheduled to take place on June 22, 2023, at the esteemed Leonardo Hotel in Johannesburg, the roundtable aims to
With promising projects coming online this year, such as the Sangomar oil project in Senegal and the Greater Tortue Ahmeyim development located on the Senegal-Mauritania maritime border, it has become critical for MSGBC countries to establish effective governance policies to maximize the benefits of new energy supplies introduced to the market. Implementation of Special Economic Zones Special Economic Zones (SEZ) or free zones could be established between MSGBC governments and private sector operators to attract
