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[ornoirafrica]

Angola : Construction du centre de recherche de Sonangol en phase finale

L’achèvement des travaux de construction du Centre de recherche et de développement de Sonangol est prévu pour septembre 2023, avons nous appris. L’infrastructure, qui assure le développement durable de l’entreprise et du secteur pétrolier, gazier et minier angolais, est située à la périphérie de la ville de Sumbe, dans la province côtière de Cuanza Sul. Actuellement, les travaux du Centre ont…

[eton75]

The UK Takes a Stand Against Corruption: Travel Ban and Asset Freeze on Isabel dos Santos

The UK government has imposed a travel ban and asset freeze on Isabel dos Santos, an Angolan billionaire and Africa’s first female billionaire, under its global anti-corruption sanctions regime. This decisive action follows allegations of misappropriating significant funds during her tenure at Angola’s state oil company, Sonangol, and telecoms giant Unitel. Dos Santos is accused of embezzling over £50 million from Sonangol and more than £300 million from Unitel.

The accusations against dos Santos are tied to Angola’s broader corruption concerns, particularly under the rule of her father, José Eduardo dos Santos, who led the country for 38 years until 2017. Dos Santos has consistently denied these allegations, claiming they are politically motivated efforts to damage her reputation.

This move by the UK is part of a larger strategy to tackle global corruption, targeting leaders who misuse public funds for personal gain. Similar sanctions have been applied to corrupt officials in other nations, such as Uganda, highlighting a growing commitment by Western nations to hold such individuals accountable.

Advocates for broader anti-corruption measures argue that freezing assets and imposing travel bans can be powerful tools to deter misgovernance, promote accountability, and support governance reforms in Africa and beyond. The UK’s actions against dos Santos could mark the beginning of more widespread efforts to curb corruption on the continent and globally.

#AntiCorruption #IsabelDosSantos #UKSanctions #GlobalAccountability #GoodGovernance #Africa #Angola #Sanctions #LeadershipAccountability #Transparency #GlobalPolitics

[giftelyon]

Total’s 'Disappointment' with Angola LNG adds to output gap

Angola LNG, a $10 billion LNG plant halted in April due to a leak, has proved to be a disappointment for Total. “The real concern is that we are at least one year late and even much more than that in terms of start of production,” Yves-Louis Darricarrere, head of upstream, said in an interview. Angola LNG, which produces the super-chilled fuel for spot deliveries to destinations from South Korea to Brazil, is expected to restart in the middle of next year. The plant has experienced halts since production started last June after an 18 month delay caused by several fires and accidents. Total, with a 13.6% stake, is “missing” about 25,000 boepd in natural gas due to the halt, Darricarrere said. “It’s a disappointment, but at the same time for us it’s marginal.” The French company has sent experts to the site, he said. The halt adds to output gaps this year for Total at Kashagan in Kazakhstan, where leaky pipelines must be replaced, and the loss of a concession in Abu Dhabi. The company targets increased production over the coming years, a goal that will be helped by the start of production at the Clov field off Angola in June, 2014. Angola LNG was running at about 50% of planned capacity before the latest incident because the composition of the plant’s associated gas supply required additional equipment, Chevron, the operator and largest shareholder, has said. The April incident took place during the commissioning and testing phase as part of a ramp up to full LNG production. Chevron holds 36.4% of the project, with Sonangol EP owning 22.8%. Total, BP and Eni each hold 13.6%, according to Angola LNG’s website. Providing useful resources, articles and writings on crude oil, other petroleum products, energy and gas. By Giftelyon Multi-Sevices Int'l Ltd and services, UK, online. http://dlvr.it/TCv6Fk

[theenergyconnection]

GEPetrol’s transformation into a competitive operator follows a trend of similar NOC restructuring in Africa, all of which have enhanced the competitiveness and capacity of the respective NOCs. These include Angola’s Sonangol, the Nigerian National Petroleum Corporation,...

[mozambiquetribune]

Construction of Sonangol research centre in final stage

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Construction of Sonangol research centre in final stage

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[angolavantemisica]

ANPG, Totalenergies e Sonangol assinam acordo para exploração na bacia do Kwanza

[carnewsgazette]

Sonangol makes clean energy distribution deal

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[imperiumallaboveall]

Watch "Sonangol Quenguela Depart DSME Yard (Time Lapse)" on YouTube

Control Tower for maritime

[ornoirafrica]

Angola : TotalEnergies prend une décision finale d'investissement (FID) pour le projet offshore Kaminho

TotalEnergies, avec ses partenaires Petronas et Sonangol, a pris une décision finale d’investissement (FID) pour le projet Kaminho visant à développer les champs de Cameia et Golfinho au large de l’Angola. Situés à 100 km des côtes angolaises, par 1 700 m de profondeur d’eau, les champs font partie du bloc 20/11. TotalEnergies détient une participation directe de 40 %, Petronas détenant 40 % et…

[dariocamal]

Mesmo que já tenhas feito uma longa caminhada, há sempre um novo caminho a fazer, existe o risco que tu jamais podes correr e existe o risco que tu jamais podes deixar de correr… #Angola#luandaangola#workhard#áfrica#talatonaluanda#cidadealta#palaciopresidencial#diplomacy#altonivel#sucess#instagood#god#work#beautiful#mozambique#man#money#energy#bigdeal#picoftheday#lifestyle#sonangol#bic#future#empreendedorismo#youngleaders (em Palácio Presidencial Da Cidade Alta) https://www.instagram.com/p/CoFUinCoOp1/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=

[giftelyon]

Total starts production at CLOV, boosts Block 17 output to 700,000 bpd

Total, operator of Block 17 in Angola, has started up CLOV, a major deep offshore development located 140 km offshore Luanda, in line with the initial project schedule. With a production capacity of 160,000 bpd, CLOV will develop proven and probable reserves of over 500 MMbbl. After Girassol, Dalia and Pazflor, CLOV is the fourth FPSO unit on Block 17. "CLOV will contribute to increasing the Block 17 production to 700,000 bpd while also generating significant free cash flow for the Group. Block 17 will therefore become Total’s most prolific production site and bring us a step closer to achieving our production potential of 3 MMbpd by 2017,” commented Arnaud Breuillac, President Exploration & Production at Total. Developing four fields (Cravo, Lirio, Orquidea and Violeta), the project comprises 34 wells and 8 manifolds connected by 180 km of subsea pipelines to an FPSO unit at water depths of 1,100 to 1,400 m. Measuring 305 m long and 61 m wide, the FPSO has a storage capacity of 1.8 MMbbl of oil. The gas produced on CLOV will be exported via a subsea line to the onshore Angola LNG liquefaction plant. Angola A subsea multiphase pump system will be used deep offshore to enable production of two different oil qualities from the oligocene reservoirs and the more viscous miocene reservoirs. A first for Total at this depth, this system will be used to boost the commingled fluid and enhance oil recovery. The FPSO design minimizes its environmental footprint, with zero flaring under normal operating conditions and an “all electric” concept to increase on-site energy efficiency by producing only the quantity of electricity required to operate the facilities. As part of Total’s commitment to increasing local content in its projects, a significant part of the CLOV development work was carried out in Angola. This represents more than 10 million man hours achieved in-country to complete fabrication and assembly on Angolan yards. Total operates the block with a 40% interest, and its partners are Statoil (23.33%), Esso Exploration Angola (Block 17) Limited (20%) and BP (16.67%). Sonangol is the concessionaire for Block 17. Providing useful resources, articles and writings on crude oil, other petroleum products, energy and gas. By Giftelyon Multi-Sevices Int'l Ltd and services, UK, online. http://dlvr.it/SgzYpG

[theenergyconnection]

Located within an emerging basin, 60 km offshore Principe, Block STP02 covers an area of 4,969 km2. Block STP02 is adjacent to the Block STP01 license operated by TotalEnergies (55%) alongside Sonangol (30%) and ANP-STP (15%).

[ch3w15fan]

Muamar (5)

Fue en los acuerdos de Lancaster House en 2010, donde el Reino Unido y Francia se comprometen en acabar con la Jamahiriya (Estado Libio). También se comprometieron a, entre bomberos, no pisarse la manguera, o sea, la vuelta del colonialismo más rancio y en base a lo estipulado en la Conferencia de Berlín de 1885. Todo el noroeste de África, los países a los que imponen el franco CFA mientras…

[kafunel]

Procès Isabel dos Santos : l'ex-patronne de la Sonangol demande le déblocage de ses avoirs

Procès Isabel dos Santos : l’ex-patronne de la Sonangol demande le déblocage de ses avoirs

La milliardaire angolaise Isabel dos Santos a demandé le déblocage de ses avoirs en Angola et au Portugal car, selon elle, il y a des preuves que l’État et les tribunaux ont agi de concert contre elle en utilisant des preuves fabriquées de toutes pièces.

Isabel dos Santos au banc des accusés…

En janvier, les procureurs angolais ont accusé la fille de l’ancien président angolais et ses…