The Republic of Congo Takes the Lead in Advancing Gas Initiatives

The Republic of Congo is a mature hydrocarbon market with proven resources, including 1.8 billion barrels of oil reserves and 284 billion cubic meters of natural gas reserves. Despite this, the country’s on- and offshore territory remains underexplored and operators have been slow to add value to crude resources. However, a new gas monetization drive, coupled with several offshore exploration and development programs, presents investors with dynamic opportunities in gas processing and refining, LNG trade

Loading

Read More Here

TAAG Airlines Expands Operations with the Launch of Cargo Services in Angola

TAAG Angola Airlines has recently launched cargo services from Luanda International Airport, utilizing a Boeing 737-800 freighter for the operations. The airline has initiated a weekly service, taking place every Monday, establishing a connection between Angola’s capital and Lagos in Nigeria, as well as Brazzaville in the Republic of Congo. This significant development comes on the heels of TAAG Angola Airlines’ recent announcement detailing its fleet enhancement initiative, marked by the acquisition of the Boeing

Loading

Read More Here

Tanzania Increases Stake in Mnazi Bay Gas Field, Secures 20% Additional Ownership

The State-owned Tanzania Petroleum Development Corporation (TPDC) has successfully acquired an additional 20% stake in the Mnazi Bay natural gas project, solidifying its total share in the venture at 40%. The deal, valued at $23.6 million, was finalized through a purchase agreement signed on February 10th with Etablissements Maurel & Prom SA, an oil company that holds an 80% stake in the project and maintains veto power over its operations. Under the terms of the

Loading

Read More Here

Algeria Secures Deal to Supply Pipeline Gas to Germany

The Algerian oil and gas company, Sonatrach, has recently signed a medium-term contract with the gas supplier VNG Handel & Vertrieb GmbH (VNG) for the supply of pipeline natural gas to Germany. The agreement was finalized during a recent visit by a German delegation to Algiers. Rachid Hachichi, CEO of Sonatrach, expressed satisfaction with the strengthening of energy business partnerships with Europe through this significant agreement with VNG. He stated, “We are happy to strengthen

Loading

Read More Here

Strengthened U.S.-Angola Ties Poised to Boost Energy and Infrastructure Development

U.S. Secretary of State Anthony Blinken’s visit to Luanda in January 2024 cemented Washington D.C.’s commitment towards energy development and economic prosperity in Angola. In a meeting with Angola’s President João Lourenço and Foreign Minister Tete António, Blinken discussed bilateral relations and partnerships in the areas of infrastructure, energy, economic engagement and trade. The U.S. signed a seven-side MoU in October 2023 with the African Development Bank, the Africa Finance Corporation, the EU and the

Loading

Read More Here

Geological Institute of Angola Seeks Cooperation in Geological Research

The Geological Institute of Angola (IGEO) signed two cooperation agreements in the field of geological research on Tuesday in Cape Town, South Africa. On the sidelines of the Angolan Mining Business Forum, agreements were reached with the Bureau de Recherches Géologiques et Minières de France (BRGM) and the Council for Geoscience of South Africa. The signatories included José Manuel, CEO of IGEO, Christophe Poinssot representing BRGM and Mosa Mabuza representing the Council for Geoscience, according

Loading

Read More Here

Trafigura and partner agree to transport minerals through the Lobito Corridor

The Trafigura and Kamoa-Kakula signed an agreement on Wednesday in South Africa to transport minerals for a minimum period of six years through LAR – Atlantic Lobito Corridor, the company that manages the Lobito Corridor operation. According to a statement sent to the editorial team, the terms of this agreement, the clauses of which are confidential, were signed during the Mining Indaba in Cape Town, South Africa. These mark the first long-term commercial commitments with

Loading

Read More Here

Africa to Dominate High-Impact Well Drilling in 2024

Africa is poised to dominate the global high-impact well (HIW) drilling market in 2024, according to a new report released by research firm Rystad Energy. The continent is projected to undertake 13 of the 36 HIW drilling campaigns anticipated for 2024. Up to 70% of wells drilled in Africa will be in frontier and emerging basins, including the Red Sea Basin in Egypt, Angoche Basin in Mozambique and Namibe Basin in Angola, according to the

Loading

Read More Here

OPEC Fund Allocates $1.7B to Energy Transition in 2023

The OPEC Fund for International Development (OPEC Fund) allocated $1.7 billion to finance 55 global projects in 2023, according to a recent statement from the organization. In a bid to address climate change, social and economic resilience and sustainable growth, 60% of the funds supported renewable energy initiatives. At 42%, Africa received the largest share of the funding, with recipient projects including solar power initiatives in Niger and Nigeria, as well as an energy security

Loading

Read More Here

Anticipated Developments in the MSGBC Region’s Inaugural Oil Production

Senegal’s inaugural offshore oil project – anticipates first oil in mid-2024. Operated by the Australian exploration and production company Woodside Energy, the project is set to process 100,000 barrels per day through FPSO Léopold Sédar Senghor from subsea wells. Once operational, Sangomar will mark Senegal’s debut in oil production, generating several important impacts for the country and the wider region. Revived Exploration With the arrival of first oil, the MSGBC region will likely see a

Loading

Read More Here

1 7 8 9 10 11 55