Sonangol Plans Maintenance Shutdown of Luanda Refinery to Ensure Efficiency

Sonangol announced plans for a scheduled shutdown of its Luanda Refinery in the coming months, a routine procedure aimed at enhancing operational efficiency. Joaquim Kiteculo, President of the Executive Committee of the Refining and Petrochemical Business Unit (UNRP), clarified that this periodic maintenance is crucial for the refinery, which processes 60 thousand barrels of oil per day, accounting for 20 percent of Angola’s gasoline consumption. The maintenance involves halting all refinery units to conduct internal

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Angola LNG Project Expands to Double Natural Gas Production

The Angola LNG natural gas recovery and processing plant, situated in Soyo, Zaire province, is set to ramp up its production from 700 to one billion cubic feet (SCF) in the first quarter of next year, announced Amilton Cunha, the company’s Executive Director. Cunha said that this production increase stems from a new investment initiative already underway by the company to boost both associated and non-associated gas volumes. He emphasized that the plant will receive

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ANPG Highlights Strategic Initiatives and Production Plans for Angola’s Oil and Gas Sector

The country has a total of 1,630 drilled wells, with 870 currently operational and 760 inoperative, announced Ana Miala, the executive administrator of the National Oil, Gas, and Biofuels Agency (ANPG), on Monday in Luanda. Speaking at a press event called “Matabicho with Journalists,” hosted by ANPG, Miala explained that of the 760 inactive wells, some will be permanently abandoned due to reserve depletion, while others could be reopened when opportunities arise. To enhance investment

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Angola Advances Lobito Corridor to Boost Regional Trade and Economic Integration

Angola is leading efforts to transform the Lobito Corridor into a vital artery for regional trade, enhancing economic integration in Southern Africa. This large-scale infrastructure project, supported by the Angolan government and international partners, aims to connect Angola with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Zambia, facilitating trade and fostering regional economic growth. Italy’s Contribution:Under Prime Minister Meloni’s Mattei Plan and PGI, Italy has committed $320 million in subsidies, equity, and debt capital. This

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New BAI Product Eases Liquidity Issues for Angola’s Oil Sector

Banco Angolano de Investimento (BAI) has launched a new product, the Liquidity Advance, designed to alleviate payment difficulties faced by companies in the oil sector. This initiative, developed in collaboration with the Association of Contracted Companies in the Oil Industry of Angola (AECIPA), aims to support service providers and suppliers by offering immediate liquidity for their contracts. The Liquidity Advance is a treasury credit solution that provides advance financing for service provision contracts. This product

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Brent Oil Prices See Weekly Gain Amid Solid Demand Forecasts

Brent crude oil futures, for delivery in August, closed the week at $82.62 per barrel, despite a slight drop of $0.13 on the final trading day. Overall, prices rose by 4.0 percent for the week as investors evaluated strong demand forecasts for oil and fuel in 2024, according to analysts. International market data indicated that Brent oil futures experienced a 0.13-dollar decline to $82.62 per barrel on the last day of trading. However, both Brent

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Angola Economic Forum Highlights Future of Oil Industry and Transport Sector Expansion

On Thursday, the second day of the 2nd edition of the Angola Economic Forum, experts discussed the future of the oil industry and the dynamization of transport to bolster the national economy. Maria do Carmo Bernardo, President of the Board of Directors of Banco de Fomento Angolano (BFA), highlighted the forum’s significance in her opening remarks. She emphasized that the event provides a crucial platform for specialists and stakeholders from various fields to exchange experiences

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Angola and UAE Sign Agreements to Boost Economic Cooperation

On Tuesday, the Angola-United Arab Emirates (UAE) Chamber of Commerce and Industry and the Abu Dhabi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (ADCCI) signed two cooperation agreements aimed at enhancing economic relations and creating more investment opportunities for businesspeople, entrepreneurs, and investors in both countries. The agreements were signed by Bráulio Mohammed Martins, President of the Angola-UAE Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and Ahmed Khalifa Al Qubaisi, CEO of the Abu Dhabi Chamber. These agreements are

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Customs Fiscal Police in Zaire Briefed on New Anti-Petroleum Smuggling Law

On Monday, the staff of the provincial unit of the Customs Fiscal Police in Mbanza Kongo, Zaire, were briefed on Law No. 5/24, enacted on April 23, which targets the smuggling of petroleum products. This lecture was part of the celebrations marking the 28th anniversary of the founding of this branch of the Interior Ministry, to be celebrated on the 12th of this month. During the lecture, various topics related to crimes and penalties were

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Woodside Energy Begins Oil Extraction from Senegal’s Sangomar Field

Australian company Woodside Energy has announced that it has started extracting oil from the Sangomar field, located off the coast of Senegal, marking the country’s debut as an oil producer in sub-Saharan Africa. “Woodside has successfully extracted the first oil from the Sangomar field, completing the delivery of the country’s first offshore oil project,” the company stated. Woodside is developing the field in partnership with the Petroleum Society of Senegal (Petrosen), as reported by international

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