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DRC Grants Oil Rights to Sonahydroc in Shift Toward State-Led Energy Strategy

At its April 11 Council of Ministers meeting, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) approved a draft decree granting petroleum rights directly to the state-owned Société Nationale des Hydrocarbures du Congo (Sonahydroc). This decree establishes the legal and fiscal framework for the transfer, aligning with the country’s oil and gas law enacted on August 1, 2015. The move signals a renewed push by the DRC to revitalize oil exploration and increase domestic production, aiming to

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Angola Begins Conversion of FPSO Kaminho for Landmark Kwanza Basin Oil Development

The National Agency for Oil, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG) and TotalEnergies Angola have officially launched the conversion of an oil tanker into the FPSO Kaminho, marking a pivotal step in the development of Angola’s first oil project in the Kwanza Basin. The vessel’s transformation began this week in Nantong, China, with production expected to commence in 2028. In a statement, ANPG described the event as a historic milestone for Angola’s energy sector. The FPSO Kaminho

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Mellitah Oil and Gas to Drill Eight Offshore Wells to Boost Libya’s Gas Supply

Mellitah Oil and Gas Company is set to begin drilling eight offshore gas wells at Structure A, located in Libyan waters with depths reaching up to 100 meters. Drilling operations will commence shortly following the arrival of the Valid Rig, operated by Borr Drilling—a global leader in offshore drilling services. The campaign is expected to last approximately 15 months and aims to produce around 160 million cubic feet of natural gas per day. The project

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Afreximbank Commits $3 Billion to Boost Africa’s Refined Fuel Trade and Cut Imports

The African Export–Import Bank (Afreximbank) has pledged $3 billion to support the trade of refined petroleum products across Africa, aiming to reduce the continent’s dependence on imported fuel and strengthen intra-African energy trade. The announcement was made by Afreximbank Executive Vice President Kanayo Awani at an energy conference in Cape Town, South Africa. According to Reuters, Awani stressed the importance of enhancing Africa’s refining capacity to better utilize its abundant crude oil and natural gas

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