Government’s First Quarter Fuel Expenditure Drops by 21%

In the first quarter, the government’s expenditure on fuel procurement decreased by 21%, totaling US$769 million, according to the head of the sector. Luis Fernandes, Director-General of the Petroleum Derivatives Regulatory Institute (IRD), provided detailed insights, revealing that 1.2 million metric tons of fuel were purchased during this period. Diesel accounted for 51.3% of the purchased fuel, followed by gasoline at 35.5%, fuel oil at 7.7%, JET A1 (aircraft fuel) at 4.5%, illuminating oil at

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Shell to Finalize $2.4bn Nigeria Asset Sale by June

The Federal Government initiated a due diligence meeting for Shell’s proposed $2.4 billion asset sale to Renaissance Africa Energy, aiming to complete the divestment by June this year. Shell, a British energy major, announced in January that it had reached an agreement to sell its Nigerian onshore subsidiary, Shell Petroleum Development Company of Nigeria Limited, to Renaissance for $2.4 billion after about a century of operations in the Niger Delta. Renaissance, a consortium of five

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Chevron Secures Major Stake in Namibian Offshore Block

Chevron and Namibia’s national oil company (NAMCOR) have signed a development agreement, with Chevron securing an 80% operating working interest in an offshore block within the Walvis Basin. Oil companies are flocking to Namibia, excited by the southern African country’s plans to open up a major new frontier basin, with recent offshore finds ranking among the largest this century. The farm-out agreement with Chevron Namibia Exploration Limited (CNEL) will see the National Petroleum Corporation of

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Ivory Coast Advances Solar Energy Projects

The Ivory Coast plans to start building the Ferke Solar power plant in Sokoro, costing $63.5 million and boasting a 52 MW capacity. Government spokesperson Amadou Coulibaly revealed in April that construction will kick off in the second quarter of 2024, with operations targeted for the third quarter of 2025. The project, named Ferke Solar, originates from a January 2024 agreement signed with renewable energy firm PFO Africa, backed by Germany and the European Union.

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PetroSA Pursues Mozambique Gas Under New Sales Deal

South Africa’s National Oil Company (NOC) PetroSA is set to receive gas from Mozambique’s NOC ENH under a new sales deal, with initial deliveries expected later this year. Facilitated by PetroSA’s recent acquisition of a gas trading license, the deal involves an annual supply of 2 petajoules (PJ) of gas, with the potential to increase to 200 PJ over time. This initiative aims to mitigate impending gas shortages, particularly impacting industrial consumers such as steelmaker

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TotalEnergies and Sonatrach Sign MoU for Gas Exploration in Algeria

Energy giant TotalEnergies has entered a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Algerian state-owned energy company Sonatrach for the appraisal and development of gas resources in the North-East Timimoun region. The MoU outlines a work program for the development of gas resources while reducing costs and emissions at processing facilities at the Timimoun field. “This MoU reflects our shared willingness to expand our strategic partnership with Sonatrach,” stated Julien Pouget, Senior Vice President Middle East &

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𝗕𝗜𝗟𝗟𝗜𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗨𝗟𝗔 𝗙𝗥𝗔𝗡𝗖𝗜𝗦𝗧𝗢𝗪𝗡 𝗗𝗘𝗣𝗢𝗧 𝗘𝗫𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧 𝗜𝗡 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗚𝗥𝗘𝗦𝗦

As one of the key strategic fuel storage facilities under Botswaba Oil , the Francistown Depot which services the northern part of Botswana is currently under expansion to add additional 60 million liters to the existing 38 million litres. On Monday , the Minister of Minerals and Energy, Hon. Lefoko Moagi, along with the Acting Permanent Secretary, Dr. Obakeng, the Director of Energy Mr. Midas Sekgabo, the Botswana Oil Board Chairman Mr. Martin Makgatlhe and

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Furi Mining Company Sets Ambitious Diamond Production Target for 2025

Furi Mining Company is setting its sights on a diamond production goal of approximately 24,000 carats by 2025, announced Eduardo Dico, the Deputy Director of Mining Operations, during the celebration of Mining Workers’ Day on April 27. Established in 2021, the mine operates within the concession areas of Cambulo and Chitato in the Lunda Norte province. Currently, it yields around 14,000 carats of diamonds monthly and employs a workforce of 772 national workers alongside four

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Board of Directors of the Industrial Projects Institute takes office

he Board of Directors of the Institute of Industrial Projects is already in place. The act of taking office was led by the Chairman of the Board of Directors of ENDIAMA- EP, Ganga Júnior, at a ceremony held on Wednesday 17th in Catoca Village, Saurimo- Lunda Sul province. On the occasion, Ganga Júnior considered the creation of INPROITEC to be a great achievement for the Angolan mining sector. “The aim is to have the mining

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Mineworkers’ Day Commences with Historical Insights

The technical-scientific conference on Mining Workers’ Day, observed on April 27, commenced with a round table discussion focusing on the theme “History of Leadership in the Mining Sector.” Esteemed speakers, including industry leaders like Ganga Júnior, Paulino Neto, Eugénio Bravo da Rosa, and Jacinto Rocha, shared pivotal moments from their extensive careers spanning over 40 years in the sector. The event, attended by students and professionals, was organized under the guidance of Secretary of State

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