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Fire on Chevron-Operated Offshore Platform in Angola Injures 17 Workers

21, May, 202521, May, 2025

A fire broke out early this morning on the Benguela Belize Lobito Tomboco (BBLT) deep-water oil platform in Angola, injuring 17 workers, four of them seriously, according to a statement from the National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANPG). The platform is operated by Cabinda Gulf Oil Company Limited (Cabgoc), a Chevron subsidiary, and is located in Block 14 within the maritime zone of Cabinda. The incident occurred around 3:00 AM on the subsoil deck

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Angola Welcomes FPSO Agogo Ahead of 2025 Oil Production Launch

21, May, 202521, May, 2025

The floating production, storage, and offloading vessel (FPSO) Agogo—developed by Azule Energy (operator), the National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANPG), and Block 15/06 partners Sonangol Exploration & Production and Sinopec—has arrived in Angolan waters as of May 15. With a production capacity of 120,000 barrels of oil per day, the vessel plays a key role in the upcoming Agogo Integrated West Hub Project, set to begin operations in the second half of 2025. According

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Local News Transport and Logistics

Lobito Corridor Platform Launched to Drive $1 Billion Investment in African Growth

21, May, 202521, May, 2025

The Angola Sovereign Wealth Fund (FSDEA), in partnership with entrepreneur Haim Taib — Founder of the international firm Mitrelli and the Menomadin Group — has launched a $1 billion investment initiative to accelerate development along the Lobito Corridor. This vital trade route spans Angola, Zambia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The new initiative, named the Lobito Corridor Impact Development (LCID) platform, will operate as an independent investment vehicle. Its mission is to

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International Energy

World Bank Approves $350 Million Grant for Malawi’s Landmark Mpatamanga Hydropower Project

20, May, 202520, May, 2025

The World Bank has approved a $350 million grant to support the development of Malawi’s 358.5 MW Mpatamanga Hydropower Storage Project (MHSP), a transformative initiative expected to generate 1,544 GWh of clean energy annually—enough to power over one million households. “MHSP is a top priority for our government as the least-cost option to meet our growing energy demand and achieve our access targets,” said Ibrahim Matola, Malawi’s Minister of Energy. With a total estimated cost

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International News Oil

Republic of Congo Approves New Oil Exploration Permits to Boost Hydrocarbon Output

20, May, 202520, May, 2025

The Republic of Congo has approved two key decrees aimed at accelerating growth in the hydrocarbon sector and reinforcing the strategic role of the national oil company, Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC). During a Council of Ministers meeting held on May 13, the government granted SNPC the new Likouala II exploration permit. This followed the relinquishment of the original concession by independent oil and gas company Perenco and its joint venture with SNPC,

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International Corporate News Oil

Côte d’Ivoire Partners with Yaatra Ventures to Build $5.1 Billion Oil Refinery

20, May, 202520, May, 2025

Côte d’Ivoire has signed a strategic partnership with U.S.-based Yaatra Ventures to develop a second oil refinery, aiming to expand its refined petroleum exports across West Africa. The project, developed in collaboration with the state-owned Société Ivoirienne de Raffinage (SIR), is expected to attract more than CFA 3,000 billion (approximately $5.1 billion) in investment. During the signing ceremony, Energy Minister Mamadou Sangafowa Coulibaly emphasized the country’s ambition to double its refining capacity. Yaatra and SIR

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International Oil

Egypt Strikes New Gas Find in Western Desert as Energy Ambitions Grow

20, May, 202520, May, 2025

Egypt has discovered gas-bearing zones in a well located in the Western Desert, with a net thickness of 253 feet (approximately 77.1 meters) and an estimated yield of 12.5 million barrels of oil equivalent. Engineers are currently conducting production tests while advancing plans to extend a 23-kilometer pipeline, valued at $10 million. Additional drilling is also underway, aimed at boosting daily gas output to 30 million cubic feet. Meanwhile, experts are evaluating two newly discovered

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International Economy News

Nigeria Finalizes Legal Framework for African Energy Bank Ahead of Launch

20, May, 202520, May, 2025

The Federal Government of Nigeria has finalized the key legal and governance frameworks required to launch the African Energy Bank, marking a significant step forward in the project’s implementation. During a recent meeting in Abuja, Minister of State for Petroleum Resources (Oil), Heineken Lokpobiri, hosted African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) President Prof. Benedict Oramah and African Petroleum Producers’ Organization (APPO) Secretary General Omar Farouk Ibrahim to review progress on the initiative. A statement issued on Sunday

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Sintana Energy Expands into Angola with Strategic Stake in KON-16 Block

20, May, 202520, May, 2025

Sintana Energy Inc. has secured a new exploration opportunity in Angola through a strategic agreement that strengthens its position in West Africa’s energy sector. The agreement grants Sintana an indirect 5% interest in the KON-16 onshore block in Angola’s Kwanza Basin through a partnership with UK-based Corcel Plc. The collaboration also opens the door for both companies to pursue additional ventures across the region. As part of the deal, Sintana will invest $2.5 million—beginning with

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Local Gas News Oil

Angola Pledges Support for Namibia’s Growing Oil and Gas Sector

20, May, 202520, May, 2025

Angola has expressed its readiness to assist Namibia in building its oil and gas industry by leveraging its decades of experience in the sector. Presidential spokesperson Alfredo Hengari confirmed that Angola is well-positioned to train Namibians in oil and gas and has already begun capacity-building initiatives. He reaffirmed Angola’s full commitment to supporting the development of Namibia’s emerging energy sector. This pledge comes in the wake of Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s recent working visit to

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