Dar Al-Handasah and Sun Africa Forge Partnership for Renewable Initiatives in Angola and Nigeria

International design and engineering firm, Dar Al-Handasah, entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Sun Africa, a utility-scale renewable project developer and off-grid solution provider, on December 6 at COP28. Under the terms of the MoU, Dar Al-Handasah will offer comprehensive technical support, including design, project management and construction supervision, for Sun Africa’s projects. The collaboration will initially span projects in Angola and Nigeria, with potential expansion across Africa, the Middle East and other

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Libya Adopts Renewable Energy Strategy, Targets 20% by 2035

Libya has set an ambitious target to source up to 20% of its electricity from renewable energy resources by 2035 through a strategy that has gained the support of global partners. Established last October and announced earlier this month, the strategy is considered a strategic economic move by the government, as it serves to not only raise access to electricity but also alleviate fiscal stress. Currently, energy subsidies account for 30% of government spending annually.

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New Gas Unit set for Inauguration in Zaire

The Gas Reception and Distribution Unit (URDG) of the Falcão project’s Phase 2, located in Zaire province’s municipality of Soyo, is set to be inaugurated on December 14th by the Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo. URDG’s primary objective is to receive and process natural gas from the Angola LNG plant, catering to various end users such as power generation, fertilizer factories, and petrochemicals. Moreover, this facility aims to expand the industrial

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Azule Energy Joins Global Efforts for Oil and Gas Sector Decarbonization

Azule Energy, an Angolan company, has recently become a signatory to the Global Oil and Gas Decarbonization Charter (OGDC), aligning with efforts aimed at advancing climate action within the oil sector. The OGDC Charter was unveiled during COP28, the International Climate Summit, held in the United Arab Emirates from November 30th to December 12th. With over 50 companies on board, representing 40% of global oil production, this initiative has seen National Oil Companies (NOC) comprising

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Angola Auction Nets $18.2 Million from Diamond Sale Amid Recovering Global Markets

The Government recently concluded an auction, gathering $18.2 million from the sale of eight diamonds. Attended by 25 companies from key diamond markets worldwide, the event saw special productions from various mining companies like Lulo, Somiluana, Chitotolo, and Uari. Originally set to tender 20 stones, the auction featured only 12, with Sociedade Mineira do Uari withdrawing eight stones from the bid. These diamonds, totaling 646.52 carats, were evaluated during sessions at Sodiam’s Luanda facilities. Eventually,

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Libya to Increase Crude Production by 100,000 bpd in 2024

Libya’s state-owned National Oil Corporation (NOC) has announced plans to increase oil production by 100,000 barrels per day (bpd) in 2024, up from current levels of approximately 1.2 million bpd. The increase aligns with the country’s efforts to produce two million bpd in the next two to five years. The NOC announced that it is on track to meet this target, with two bidding rounds on the cards for next year. NOC Chairman, Farhat Bengdara,

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India and De Beers Push for Clarity and Flexibility Amid G7’s Ban on Russian Diamonds

India, home to 90% of the world’s diamond cutting and polishing industry, and De Beers, the top global rough diamonds producer by value, are seeking clarity and flexibility from G7 countries in implementing a ban on imports of Russian gems. The Group of Seven countries on Wednesday announced a direct ban on Russian diamonds starting January 1 followed by phased-in restrictions on indirect imports of Russian gems from around March 1. Russia is the world’s

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G-7 to ban Russian Diamonds starting next year

Group of Seven nations have agreed to ban Russian diamond imports from the start of next year in the latest move to curb Russia’s ability to fund its invasion of Ukraine. While the G-7 and its European allies have been trying to find additional ways to squeeze Russia’s economy to constrain its ability to fund its war in Ukraine, diamonds have remained a stumbling block. Earlier attempts to sanction Russian gems in Europe had met resistance from

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COP28: Masdar to Develop 150 MW Solar Plant in Angola

Renewable energy company, Masdar, has signed an agreement with Angola’s Ministry of Energy and Water to develop a 150 MW solar photovoltaic (PV) plant in southern Angola. The solar plant will provide renewable energy to approximately 90,000 homes and is expected to create up to 600 jobs. Announced on December 1 during the COP28 Summit in Dubai, the agreement was signed between  Angola’s Minister of Energy and Water, João Baptista Borges, and Masdar CEO, Mohamed

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Mozambique: BNI Inks Deal with Emirati AMEA Power for Matambo Solar Project Development

Mozambique’s National Investment Bank (BNI) on Monday December 2nd signed in Dubai an agreement with AMEA Power from the United Arab Emirates valued at 150 million US dollars. The agreement is aimed at developing a photovoltaic solar power plant with an estimated annual capacity of between 125 and 200 MWp (megawatt peak). The agreement was signed during the 28th meeting of the Conference of the Parties to the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change

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