South Africa Seeks Partnership with Mozambique for Natural Gas in Energy Transition

South Africa has reaffirmed its commitment to partnering with Mozambique to utilize natural gas as a transition fuel to replace coal and diesel. Recognizing the flexibility that natural gas provides in expanding renewable energy, South African Minister of Energy and Electricity, Kgosientso Ramokgopa, views a partnership with Mozambique—home to over 100 trillion cubic feet of gas reserves—as key to South Africa’s ambitious energy transition. Mozambique and South Africa are nearing the conclusion of negotiations for

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Angola’s B- Rating Reflects Stabilization Efforts in Oil and Public Spending

Oxford Economics consultancy has noted that Standard & Poor’s (S&P) decision to maintain Angola’s credit rating at B- is a reflection of the Angolan government’s efforts to stabilize oil production and manage public expenditure. Analysts from Oxford Economics, as reported by Lusa, view this rating as evidence of the government’s attempts to stabilize oil output, control public spending, and reduce reliance on Chinese loans secured by oil revenues. The analysts acknowledge that despite recent declines

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LAR Consortium Ships First Copper Load from Angola’s Lobito to the U.S.

The LAR – Lobito Atlantic Railway consortium announced on Friday the successful shipment of its first copper load from the Port of Lobito to the United States. The copper was transported on the container ship MSC SAMU, marking a significant milestone since the consortium took over the Lobito Corridor concession in January 2024. Prior shipments have already been made to ports in Europe and the Far East. According to a statement from LAR, the copper

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Eni Produces 5 Million Tons of LNG from Mozambique’s Rovuma Basin

Italian oil company Eni announced on Friday that it has produced five million tons of liquefied natural gas (LNG) from the ultra-deep waters of Area 4 in Mozambique’s Rovuma Basin. This milestone is a significant achievement for the project, highlighting the technical and operational success, as well as the dedication, commitment, and collaboration of the entire team and its partners. \ Area 4 includes major industry players such as ExxonMobil, China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC),

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Diamantino Urges Mineral Sector to Align with Global Energy Transition Goals

Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, has called on national companies in the mineral exploration sector to invest in the global energy transition, emphasizing the need to address the country’s current and future challenges. During his visit to Cuanza-Sul, the minister highlighted the importance of exploiting natural resources sustainably to benefit the population. Regarding the ongoing ban on quartz and gypsum exploration, Minister Azevedo clarified that the government has established a

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Ghana Launches $12 Billion Refinery to Become Regional Oil Hub

Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo has launched the construction of a 300,000-barrel-per-day oil refinery, positioning Ghana to become a leading petroleum hub in the region. Despite this ambitious goal, the project has faced criticism regarding potential shortcomings. Since becoming an oil producer in 2010, Ghana, the world’s second-largest cocoa producer, has seen its crude oil output reach approximately 132,000 barrels per day (bpd) and its natural gas production around 325 million standard cubic feet per day.

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Dangote Refinery Poised to Transform Nigeria’s Fuel Industry with Local Petrol Production

The Dangote Refinery is set to disrupt the longstanding Europe-to-Africa fuel trade and reduce Nigeria’s dependence on imported refined products. As the world’s largest single-train refinery, Dangote Refinery has begun test runs for producing Premium Motor Spirit (PMS), commonly known as petrol, according to a Reuters report citing industry monitor IIR Energy. The 650,000-barrel-per-day refinery is anticipated to commence full operations and start petrol distribution by mid-September, following several missed deadlines. The $20 billion facility,

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Egypt Plans $4.1 Billion Annual Savings with 30 GW Renewable Energy Expansion

Egypt aims to save $4.1 billion annually in fuel costs by expanding its renewable energy capacity by 30 gigawatts, as announced by the government. This initiative is a key component of Egypt’s strategy to boost sustainable electricity generation and reduce reliance on traditional energy sources. Prime Minister Mostafa Madbouly chaired a meeting with officials to review ongoing renewable energy projects. Attendees included Rania Al-Mashat, Minister of Planning, Economic Development, and International Cooperation; Mahmoud Esmat, Minister

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Niger Resumes Crude Oil Exports Through Benin After Dispute Resolution

Landlocked Niger has resumed crude oil exports via Benin, following a previous disruption caused by a trade dispute. The dispute halted shipments through a newly constructed Chinese-funded pipeline. The conflict began when Niger refused to lift its ban on imports from Benin, leading Benin to block oil exports through the PetroChina-backed pipeline in May, as reported by Reuters. Niger subsequently halted oil flow through the pipeline in June. In response, the junta-led government of Niger

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Lucapa Diamond Company Reports $1.4 Million EBITDA Amid Softer Market Conditions

ASX-listed Lucapa Diamond Company has announced an earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortisation (EBITDA) of $1.4 million for the six months ending June 30, reflecting a 13% year-on-year increase. The company attributes this higher EBITDA to robust demand for its diamonds, despite a softer market. Excluding the now-sold Mothae kimberlite mine in Lesotho, Lucapa reported a net loss of $1.2 million, compared to a profit of $60,000 in the first half of 2023. During

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