India Poised to Lead Global Oil Demand Surge by 2030

According to the Paris-based International Energy Agency (IEA), India is projected to play a pivotal role in driving global oil demand growth by the end of the decade, fueled by robust economic expansion, population growth, and demographic trends. The IEA forecasts that India will emerge as the primary driver of oil demand increase until 2030, closely trailing China in this aspect. It is anticipated that India’s oil demand will surge by nearly 1.2 million barrels

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De Beers Rough Prices Slip 6% in 2023

De Beers’ prices fell last year as a prolonged oversupply in the midstream and economic challenges weighed on demand. The company’s rough-price index, which reflects like-for-like values, dropped 6% for the 12-month period, parent company Anglo American reported last week. Sales volume slipped 19% to 27.4 million carats, with the average selling price sliding 25% to $147 per carat. While the company has not published its full-year revenue, rough sales decreased 36% to $3.63 billion,

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Botswana Assigns $65M for Stake in Belgian Manufacturer

Botswana has designated BWP 890 million ($65 million) from its new fiscal 2024-2025 budget for the purchase of a 24% stake in Belgian manufacturer HB Antwerp. The deal, which it first announced in March, calls for the African country to supply rough from state-owned Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) to HB Botswana for five years. The partnership would operate in a similar fashion to HB’s previous supply deal with Lucara Diamond Corp, enabling Botswana to retain

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TotalEnergies Acquires Vantage Drillship Under $199M Binding Agreement

Energy supermajor TotalEnergies and offshore drilling contractor Vantage Drilling have signed a binding agreement to form a new joint venture (JV). Under the agreement, TotalEnergies will acquire the Tungsten Explorer drillship from Vantage Drilling. To the tune of $199 million, TotalEnergies will acquire a 75% majority stake in the JV, with Vantage Drilling owning the remaining 25%. “Through this innovative partnership, TotalEnergies will be able to hedge deep offshore drilling costs: the JV will provide

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DRC Targets ‘Modern Investors’ to Bolster Mining Sector

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is seeking ‘modern investors’ to tap into the country’s mining sector, which boasts over $460 trillion worth of untapped mineral deposits. Miguel Kashal Katemb, Director General of the DRC’s Regulatory Authority for Subcontracting in the Private Sector (ARSP), said the country wants to collaborate with responsible investors, particularly those focused on equity funds and exchange-traded funds, to drive infrastructure development within the mining sector. “We have many big investors

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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

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Angola’s Diamond Industry Promises High Returns for Investors

Angola’s diamond industry is emerging as an increasingly attractive investment opportunity, driven by legislative reforms, the discovery of high-quality deposits, and a forward-thinking approach by the government. With the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas actively engaging with regional and global partners, Angola aims to enhance diamond production and position itself as a hub for this precious gem. Sectoral Reforms Encourage Foreign Investment As the fourth-largest diamond producer in Africa and the sixth globally,

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Angola Set to Drill 43 Wells in 2024

Angola is gearing up for a significant boost in drilling activity in 2024, with plans to spud 43 wells, reflecting a 16% increase compared to the previous year. The country has set ambitious targets for a near-term production surge to reach 1.2 million barrels per day, and this will be facilitated by the expansion of the well pipeline, contributing to an overall increase in output. The planned drilling activities for 2024 mark a noteworthy advancement,

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Nigeria’s Akpo West Field Commences Production under TotalEnergies’ Operation

The French supermajor, TotalEnergies, has initiated production at the Akpo West Field offshore Nigeria. The field has been seamlessly integrated with the pre-existing Akpo Floating Production, Storage, and Offloading (FPSO) vessel, which exhibited a production rate of approximately 124,000 barrels per day (bpd) in 2023. This achievement marks a significant milestone, enhancing the production capacity at the Akpo Field by an additional 14,000 bpd. Furthermore, it is expected to contribute up to four million cubic

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Angolan Oil Sector Addresses Impact of the New General Labor Law

The Association of Companies Providing Services in the Angolan Oil Industry (AECIPA) is holding a workshop today at the Higher Polytechnic Institute of Technologies and Sciences (ISPTEC) in Luanda. The workshop aims to analyze the changes in the New General Labour Law (NLGT) in the petroleum sector. According to the statement, the event, titled “New General Labour Law, What Has Changed,” will address some of the key issues of major relevance in the amendments to

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