Reatile Group Engages Sasol in Talks to Address South Africa’s Gas Supply Concerns

Investment holding firm Reatile is currently engaged in preliminary discussions with South African energy giant Sasol to explore solutions for potential gas supply shortages in the country. Sasol had previously announced in 2023 the looming possibility of supply shortages by June 2026, given its status as the primary large-scale natural gas provider in South Africa. Simphiwe Mehlomakulu, Chairman of Reatile Group, expressed optimism regarding the collaboration, stating, “Reatile Group remains optimistic about achieving a secure

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ACREP IPO Marks Milestone for Angola’s Oil Sector Amidst Market Dynamics

ACREP (Exploração Petrolífero SA), positioning itself as Angola’s second-largest private oil company with onshore operations, achieved a significant milestone with its recent public offering for sale (OPV) of shares on the stock exchange, securing a revenue exceeding 5.409 million kwanzas. The demand for shares reached 24.04 percent of the total supply, showcasing investor interest in the company. The Angolan Debt and Securities Exchange (Bodiva) announced the results of the OPV, revealing that 72,121 of the

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Chinese Shipbuilder HRDD Paves the Way for FPSO Agogo, Elevating Angola’s Oil Sector

Chinese shipbuilding firm HRDD achieved a significant milestone on Wednesday in Shanghai, China, as they completed the lifting and installation of the inaugural module for the structural framework of the Floating Production, Offloading, and Storage Unit (FPSO) Agogo. This operation, deemed crucial by Angolan Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, holds promise for stabilizing oil production in Angola. Minister Diamantino Azevedo, present at the event by invitation from HRDD, voiced his optimism

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Sonangol pays interest on bond debt

Sonangol has commenced the payment of interest on coupon No. 1 to holders of the 2023-2028 Bonds since last week, totaling 6,544 million kwanzas for the operation, with Banco BAI acting as the paying agent. In a statement published on its website, Sonangol reminds stakeholders that the amount available for payment is subject to withholding of Capital Investment Tax (IAC) as per applicable taxation rules. Furthermore, in compliance with the regulations of the Central de

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Angola invites US oil Companies for new Tenders

Angola is set to launch its next round of oil and gas concession licensing in 2025, inviting exploration and production companies from the United States, announced José Barroso, the Secretary of State for the portfolio, during an event in Houston on Tuesday. The country concluded bidding for 12 blocks earlier this year as part of a six-year licensing round initiated in 2019 and is finalizing production sharing negotiations. Speaking at a networking event organized by

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Galp Yields Another Light Oil Discovery Offshore Namibia

Integrated energy company Galp – alongside partners the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) and Custos Energy – has successfully drilled the Mopane-2X well in PEL 83, leading to another light oil discovery in Namibia’s Orange Basin. The discovery comes as part of Galp’s ongoing exploration campaign that began last November and targets the Mopane complex covering Blocks 2813A and 2814B. Last January, the company announced a light oil discovery – Mopane-1X – which indicated preliminary signs

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Mozambique Records $1.7B in LNG Sales in 2023

Mozambique’s natural gas sales reached $1.7 billion in revenue in 2023 – according to statistical reports from the Bank of Mozambique – marking an increase of 218% compared to the previous year. The increase was driven by the operational start-up of the Coral Sul floating LNG (FLNG) plant in the Area 4 Block in the offshore Rovuma Basin, which delivered first LNG cargo in November 2022. The Area 4 Block is operated by Mozambique Rovuma

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Angola’s Mbanza Kongo Airport to Open in 2025

Construction of the Mbanza Kongo Airport in Angola’s province of Zaire is set to be complete in 2025, the country’s Minister of Transport Ricardo de Abreu announced. The airport will host domestic and international airline carriers, supporting tourism in the province. Developed by engineering and construction services companies Sinohydro Corporation, the 12,100 m² site features a 3,500 m runway capable of handling a Boeing 777-300ER – one of the world’s largest commercial twin-engine carriers. At

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Angola to Launch 2025 Oil and Gas Licensing Round

Angola is gearing up to launch its next oil and gas licensing round in 2025, inviting US-based exploration and production companies to seize upcoming block opportunities. As part of a six-year licensing initiative initiated in 2019, the country recently concluded a 12-block tender in January 2024 and is currently finalizing negotiations for production sharing. During a networking event hosted by Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 in Houston on March 19, Secretary of State for

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Zanzibar Prepares for Inaugural Oil and Gas Licensing Round

Zanzibar is set to inaugurate its first-ever licensing round on Wednesday, inviting international oil and gas companies to participate in exploration and production activities. The announcement, made by the Ministry of Blue Economy and Fisheries of Zanzibar, comes after the demarcation of eight offshore blocks in the region. Seeking to diversify its economy, Zanzibar aims to attract foreign investment into its hydrocarbon sector. To facilitate this, the semi-autonomous region has implemented a revamped Model Production

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