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MME Namibian delegation visits ENDIAMA

27, June, 202327, June, 2023

A delegation from the Ministry of Mines and Energy of Namibia has visited the offices of ENDIAMA-E.P, with the aim of exchanging experiences to make the diamond subsector increasingly dynamic and attractive. The meeting was guided by the President of the National Diamond Company of Angola, Ganga Júnior, who also discussed with the Namibian delegation issues related to the exploitation of diamonds in the sea, an activity already developed by Namibia. Miina Gahutu, Director of

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International News Oil

Nigerian Oil Spill Pollutes Land and Rivers

27, June, 202327, June, 2023

A new oil spill at a Shell facility in Nigeria is contaminating land and a river, disrupting the lives of fishermen and farmers in the Niger Delta. According to the US news agency AP, the Nigeria Spill Detection and Response Agency (NOSDRA) announced that the spill comes from the ‘Trans-Niger’ pipeline, operated by Shell, which runs through several communities in the Eleme area. , in Ogoniland, a region where the London oil giant has faced

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Economy International News Petroleum

Fuel Subsidy Reform can Drive Economic Growth in Gabon

27, June, 202327, June, 2023

Reforming fuel subsidies could help Gabon boost the growth of its economy, the World Bank states. According to the international financial institution, current fuel subsidies in place continue to stifle development, with high fiscal and social opportunity costs leaving the economy susceptible to global price shocks. However, through the implementation of five measures, the country can mitigate such development challenges. According to the World Bank’s recent Gabon Economic Update report, measures that can be implemented

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Senegal Inks $2.7B Climate Financing Deal with G7 Nations

27, June, 202327, June, 2023

Senegal has taken an important step towards its energy transformation ambitions by signing a $2.7 billion Just Energy Transition Partnership (JET-P) contract with G7 nations and the European Union (EU). The agreement intends to help Senegal achieve its goal of increasing the amount of renewable energy in its energy mix to 40% by 2030. The JET-P will unlock financial support from France, Germany, the EU, the United Kingdom and Canada, totaling $2.7 billion over a

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Gas Local News Oil Petroleum

Angola to Complete Privatization of Sonangol by 2026

27, June, 202327, June, 2023

Angola’s Institute for Management of State Assets and Stakes (IGAPE) has indicated that the Government plans to complete the privatization of the country’s National Oil Company (NOC) Sonangol by 2026. The privatization process will be carried out in several stages and will result in the Government’s divestment of its 30% stake in the NOC. The announcement was made by IGAPE Chairperson Patrício Vilar on 21 June. The sale of government shares in Sonangol initially began

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Energy Gas International News Oil

Tanzania LNG to Ink Host Govt Agreement in July

27, June, 202327, June, 2023

Tanzania is set to sign a Host Government Agreement (HGA) with energy majors Shell, Equinor and ExxonMobil for the country’s $42 billion liquefied natural gas (LNG) development in July, according to Felchesmi Jossen Mramb, Permanent Secretary in Tanzania’s Ministry of Energy. The HGA will outline the rights and obligations of the government and national oil company as well as the conditions under which the onshore project will be developed and operated. In addition to signing

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Energy Gas Local News Oil

Angola and the DRC to Ink Block 14 Agreement on July 13

27, June, 202327, June, 2023

The Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Hydrocarbons Minister Didier Budimbu and his Angolan counterpart Diamantino Pedro Azevedo have agreed to sign the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the development of Block 14 on July 13 in Kinshasa. The signing of the MoU will formalize the Block’s ownership, with the DRC and Angola set to take a 30% share while global energy major – and operator of the block – Chevron will own a 40% stake, and follows

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Energy Local Mining News

Angola begins production of critical minerals for the energy transition

23, June, 202325, June, 2023

The government will initiate the production of neodymium and praseodymium, minerals used in the manufacturing of batteries for electric cars, over the next five years, according to a statement by the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum, and Gas (Mirempet) and AME Trade. They announced the 2nd Angolan Mining Conference & Exhibition (AMC) 2023, which will take place in November. Country is positioned to benefit from critical minerals, Archive Copper and niobium are joining the list

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Economy Gas Local Oil

Afentra Targets Angolan Block 3/05 Acquisition by July 2023

23, June, 202325, June, 2023

Independent oil and gas company Afentra has announced that its final acquisition of Angola’s National Oil Company (NOC) Sonangol’s stake in the country’s offshore Block 3/05 will be pushed from June to July 2023. Sonangol has obtained approval for the license extension in May and is now seeking the necessary government approvals for the transaction. In April 2022, Afentra signed Sales and Purchase Agreements (PSAs) with Sonangol to acquire non-operated interests in the producing Blocks

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Economy Local News

Angolan President Reaffirms Opening of New International Airport by December

23, June, 202325, June, 2023

Angola’s Head of State, H.E. President João Lourenço, has announced that the inauguration of Luanda’s new Dr. António Agostinho International Airport – named for the country’s first president – will take place by December 2023. Speaking during a site visit this week, H.E. President Lourenço acknowledged significant advancements made towards the infrastructure, emphasizing the impact that a new international airport will have on Angola’s aviation sector and overall socioeconomic development. “I can confirm that there

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