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Sonangol assume o patrocínio Esmeralda na African Energy Week (AEW) 2026, à medida que Angola expande o seu portfólio de gás e de águas profundas

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

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A Sonangol, empresa petrolífera nacional de Angola, foi confirmada como Patrocinadora Esmeralda da African Energy Week (AEW) 2026, reforçando a sua posição como um dos intervenientes energéticos integrados mais influentes do continente, numa altura de rápida expansão a montante e transformação a jusante.

O patrocínio surge num momento em que a Sonangol acelera uma campanha de investimento de vários milhares de milhões de dólares em exploração, produção, monetização de gás e infraestruturas de refinação, com vários projetos emblemáticos destinados a remodelar o panorama energético de Angola até 2030.

No centro desta expansão está a parceria contínua da Sonangol com operadores internacionais em grandes desenvolvimentos offshore. No Bloco 15/06, o Agogo Integrated West Hub – desenvolvido em conjunto com a Azule Energy e a Sinopec – entrou em produção em 2025, adicionando novos volumes significativos através dos campos de Agogo e Ndungu e reforçando o empenho de Angola em manter a produção acima de um milhão de barris por dia.

Outro desenvolvimento fundamental é o Projeto Kaminho Deepwater no Bloco 20/11, operado em conjunto com a TotalEnergies e a Petronas, que tem como objetivo a primeira produção de petróleo em 2028, com uma capacidade de produção estimada em cerca de 70 000 barris por dia. O projeto representa um passo fundamental para o desenvolvimento da Bacia do Cuanza, em Angola, e demonstra o papel contínuo da Sonangol em desenvolvimentos de grande escala em águas profundas.

Paralelamente, a Sonangol está a expandir o seu portfólio de gás através da sua participação no New Gas Consortium, o primeiro projeto de desenvolvimento de gás não associado de Angola. O campo de Quiluma alcançou recentemente a primeira produção de gás e espera-se que aumente para cerca de 330 milhões de pés cúbicos por dia no seu pico, fornecendo matéria-prima à fábrica de GNL de Angola e reforçando a posição do país como exportador de GNL a longo prazo.

A jusante, a Sonangol está a avançar com uma ambiciosa estratégia de expansão da refinação, destinada a reforçar a segurança do abastecimento de combustíveis e a retenção de valor. A Refinaria de Cabinda entrou na sua fase final de testes e colocação em serviço, prevendo-se que as operações aumentem de forma iminente após o arranque inicial e que as entregas de combustível comecem em 2026. Os projetos de longo prazo em Lobito e Soyo estão posicionados para expandir substancialmente a capacidade de refinação de Angola na próxima década.

Para além dos hidrocarbonetos, a Sonangol está também a aprofundar a sua diversificação para as energias renováveis e a energia integrada. Através de parcerias no domínio das energias renováveis, incluindo iniciativas solares como o Projeto Solar de Quilemba, no sul de Angola, desenvolvido com parceiros internacionais, a empresa está gradualmente a construir um portfólio multi-energético alinhado com os objetivos mais amplos de transição energética de Angola.

Financeiramente, a Sonangol também reforçou o seu balanço para apoiar esta expansão, garantindo uma linha de financiamento sindicado de 1,75 mil milhões de dólares no início de 2026 para apoiar as necessidades operacionais e de investimento de capital em todo o seu portfólio.

O papel da Sonangol como Patrocinadora Esmeralda da AEW 2026 surge, portanto, num momento crucial tanto para a empresa como para o setor energético de Angola. A parceria sublinha a intenção da empresa de se posicionar não só como campeã nacional, mas como líder energética continental, impulsionando o investimento, as parcerias e o desenvolvimento de infraestruturas ao longo de toda a cadeia de valor.

«A Sonangol continua a demonstrar a importância estratégica das empresas petrolíferas nacionais africanas na definição do futuro energético do continente», afirmou NJ Ayuk, Presidente Executivo da Câmara Africana de Energia. «A sua dinâmica de investimento em infraestruturas a montante, de gás e a jusante reflete um compromisso claro com a criação de valor a longo prazo, a segurança energética e o crescimento industrial em Angola e além-fronteiras.»

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para African Energy Chamber.

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Sonangol Takes Emerald Sponsorship at African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 as Angola Expands Deepwater and Gas Portfolio

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Angola’s national oil company Sonangol has been confirmed as an Emerald Sponsor of African Energy Week (AEW) 2026, reinforcing its position as one of the continent’s most influential integrated energy players at a time of rapid upstream expansion and downstream transformation.

The sponsorship comes as Sonangol accelerates a multi-billion-dollar investment drive across exploration, production, gas monetization and refining infrastructure, with several flagship projects set to reshape Angola’s energy landscape through 2030.

At the heart of this expansion is Sonangol’s continued partnership with international operators on major offshore developments. In Block 15/06, the Agogo Integrated West Hub – developed alongside Azule Energy and Sinopec – reached production in 2025, adding significant new volumes through the Agogo and Ndungu fields and reinforcing Angola’s drive to sustain output above one million barrels per day.

Another cornerstone development is the Kaminho Deepwater Project in Block 20/11, operated with TotalEnergies and Petronas, which targets first oil in 2028 with an estimated production capacity of around 70,000 barrels per day. The project represents a key step in unlocking Angola’s Kwanza Basin frontier and demonstrates Sonangol’s continued role in large-scale deepwater developments.

In parallel, Sonangol is expanding its gas portfolio through its stake in the New Gas Consortium, Angola’s first non-associated gas development. The Quiluma field recently achieved first gas and is expected to ramp up to around 330 million cubic feet per day at plateau, supplying feedstock to the Angola LNG plant and reinforcing the country’s position as a long-term LNG exporter.

Downstream, Sonangol is advancing an ambitious refining expansion strategy aimed at strengthening fuel security and value retention. The Cabinda Refinery has entered its final testing and commissioning phase, with operations expected to ramp up imminently following initial start-up and fuel deliveries beginning in 2026. Long-term projects in Lobito and Soyo are positioned to substantially expand Angola’s refining capacity over the coming decade.

Beyond hydrocarbons, Sonangol is also deepening its diversification into renewables and integrated power. Through renewable energy partnerships, including solar initiatives such as the Quilemba Solar Project in southern Angola developed with international partners, the company is gradually building a multi-energy portfolio aligned with Angola’s broader energy transition goals.

Financially, Sonangol has also strengthened its balance sheet to support this expansion, securing a $1.75 billion syndicated financing facility in early 2026 to support operational and capital investment needs across its portfolio.

Sonangol’s role as Emerald Sponsor of AEW 2026 therefore comes at a pivotal moment for both the company and Angola’s energy sector. The partnership underscores the company’s intent to position itself not only as a national champion, but as a continental energy leader driving investment, partnerships, and infrastructure development across the value chain.

“Sonangol continues to demonstrate the strategic importance of African national oil companies in shaping the continent’s energy future,” said NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber. “Its investment drive across upstream, gas and downstream infrastructure reflects a clear commitment to long-term value creation, energy security and industrial growth in Angola and beyond.”

– on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

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Sonangol devient sponsor Émeraude de African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 alors que l’Angola développe son portefeuille d’activités en eaux profondes et dans le secteur gazier

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French


La compagnie pétrolière nationale angolaise Sonangol a été confirmée comme sponsor Émeraude de l’African Energy Week (AEW) 2026, renforçant ainsi sa position parmi les acteurs énergétiques intégrés les plus influents du continent, à l’heure d’une expansion rapide en amont et d’une transformation en aval.

Ce parrainage intervient alors que Sonangol accélère une campagne d’investissement de plusieurs milliards de dollars dans l’exploration, la production, la valorisation du gaz et les infrastructures de raffinage, avec plusieurs projets phares destinés à redessiner le paysage énergétique de l’Angola jusqu’en 2030.

Au cœur de cette expansion se trouve le partenariat continu de Sonangol avec des opérateurs internationaux sur de grands projets offshore. Dans le bloc 15/06, le pôle intégré Agogo West – développé en collaboration avec Azule Energy et Sinopec – est entré en production en 2025, ajoutant d’importants nouveaux volumes grâce aux champs d’Agogo et de Ndungu et renforçant la volonté de l’Angola de maintenir une production supérieure à un million de barils par jour.

Un autre projet phare est le projet en eaux profondes de Kaminho dans le bloc 20/11, exploité avec TotalEnergies et Petronas, qui vise une première production de pétrole en 2028 avec une capacité estimée à environ 70 000 barils par jour. Ce projet représente une étape clé dans l’exploitation du bassin du Kwanza en Angola et démontre le rôle continu de Sonangol dans les développements en eaux profondes à grande échelle.

Parallèlement, Sonangol élargit son portefeuille gazier grâce à sa participation dans le New Gas Consortium, le premier projet de développement de gaz non associé en Angola. Le champ de Quiluma a récemment produit son premier gaz et devrait atteindre une production de plateau d’environ 330 millions de pieds cubes par jour, fournissant ainsi de la matière première à l’usine Angola LNG et renforçant la position du pays en tant qu’exportateur de GNL à long terme.

En aval, Sonangol poursuit une stratégie ambitieuse d’expansion du raffinage visant à renforcer la sécurité d’approvisionnement en carburant et la préservation de la valeur. La raffinerie de Cabinda est entrée dans sa phase finale d’essais et de mise en service, et les opérations devraient s’intensifier très prochainement après le démarrage initial, les livraisons de carburant devant débuter en 2026. Les projets à long terme à Lobito et Soyo sont appelés à accroître considérablement la capacité de raffinage de l’Angola au cours de la prochaine décennie.

Au-delà des hydrocarbures, Sonangol approfondit également sa diversification dans les énergies renouvelables et l’énergie intégrée. Grâce à des partenariats dans le domaine des énergies renouvelables, notamment des initiatives solaires telles que le projet solaire de Quilemba dans le sud de l’Angola développé avec des partenaires internationaux, la société construit progressivement un portefeuille multi-énergétique aligné sur les objectifs plus larges de transition énergétique de l’Angola.

Sur le plan financier, Sonangol a également renforcé son bilan pour soutenir cette expansion, en obtenant début 2026 une facilité de financement syndiquée de 1,75 milliard de dollars destinée à répondre aux besoins d’investissement opérationnel et en capital de l’ensemble de son portefeuille.

Le rôle de Sonangol en tant que sponsor Émeraude de l’AEW 2026 intervient donc à un moment charnière tant pour l’entreprise que pour le secteur énergétique angolais. Ce partenariat souligne la volonté de l’entreprise de se positionner non seulement comme un champion national, mais aussi comme un leader énergétique continental stimulant les investissements, les partenariats et le développement des infrastructures tout au long de la chaîne de valeur.

« Sonangol continue de démontrer l’importance stratégique des compagnies pétrolières nationales africaines dans la construction de l’avenir énergétique du continent », a déclaré NJ Ayuk, président exécutif de la Chambre africaine de l’énergie. « Sa dynamique d’investissement dans les infrastructures en amont, gazières et en aval reflète un engagement clair en faveur de la création de valeur à long terme, de la sécurité énergétique et de la croissance industrielle en Angola et au-delà. »

Distribué par APO Group pour African Energy Chamber.

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Speaker of Lebanese Parliament Meets Qatari Ambassador

Source: Government of Qatar

Beirut, April 30, 2026
HE Speaker of the Parliament of the sisterly Republic of Lebanon, Nabih Berri met Thursday with HE Ambassador of the State of Qatar to Lebanon, Sheikh Saud bin Abdulrahman Al-Thani.
Discussion during the meeting, dealt with bilateral relations and ways to support and strengthen them, in addition to developments in Lebanon and the region.
HE the Speaker of the Lebanese Parliament hailed the State of Qatar’s ongoing efforts to support Lebanon, praising its unwavering support for the Lebanese people.
For his part, HE the Ambassador affirmed the State of Qatar’s firm commitment to supporting Lebanon under all circumstances, especially in light of the challenges it is facing.

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Minister of State at Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malian Foreign Minister Discuss Ties, Sahel Region Developments

Source: Government of Qatar

Doha| April 30, 2026

HE Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dr. Mohammed bin Abdulaziz bin Saleh Al Khulaifi held Thursday a telephone conversation with HE Minister of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation of the Republic of Mali Abdoulaye Diop.

Discussion during the call focused on Qatar-Mali cooperation relations and means to bolster them, in addition to developments in the Sahel region.

HE the Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs reiterated Qatar’s condemnation of the attacks on several military and civil sites in the republic of Mali. He also voiced the State of Qatar’s full solidarity with the Republic of Mali, and its support for all measures taken by Bamako to preserve its security, stability and the safety of its citizens.

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Closing remarks by President Cyril Ramaphosa to the first session of the Extended President's Coordinating Council Meeting, Birchwood Hotel, Ekurhuleni

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Honourable Ministers, Mayors, colleagues,

Thank you for the frank, serious and constructive spirit that has characterised this engagement.

Our discussions today have reinforced the central point that our water and sanitation crisis is not confined to one municipality, one province or one institution.

It is rooted in long-standing weaknesses in governance, infrastructure maintenance, technical capability and financial discipline.

That is why our response must be integrated, sustained and measurable. 

As we conclude this part of the programme, we can agree on three key points: 

First, the commitments discussed here must now move into implementation. 

Plans must be sharpened and roles clarified. We must honour timelines and be rigorous in reporting.

Second, the principle of cooperative governance must become fully operational. 

The three spheres of government must act in concert, guided by the National Water Action Plan, and supported by the mechanisms that are now in place through the National Water Crisis Committee and related structures.

Third, the public must begin to see results. 

They must see improved maintenance, stronger operational performance, better wastewater compliance, more credible implementation and clear accountability. 

The work ahead is substantial. 

But this engagement has demonstrated that there is both clarity on the challenge and a shared recognition that the time for incremental responses has passed. 

Let us leave this session with a renewed determination to ensure that every municipality works, that every sphere of government plays its part and that the people of South Africa experience the state through delivery.

The Constitution enjoins us to hold elections every five years. The current term of office of the municipal councils elected on 1 November 2021 expires on 1 November 2026.

Accordingly, the elections for the next term of local government must be held between 2 November 2026 and 30 January 2027.

I have, therefore, in terms of section 159 of the Constitution of the Republic of South Africa, 1996, read together with section 24(1) of the Local Government; Municipal Structures Act, 1998 (“the Municipal Structures Act”), and in consultation with the Minister of Cooperative Governance and Traditional Affairs (COGTA), and the Independent Electoral Commission (IEC), have set the date of Wednesday, 04 November 2026 as the date for the 2026 Local Government Elections.

I thank you.

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Invest Africa and United Kingdom (UK) Government announce strategic partnership for The Africa Debate – London

Source: APO

Invest Africa (www.InvestAfrica.com), the leading platform for trade and investment across the African continent, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with the UK Government for the 12th edition of The Africa Debate, taking place on Wednesday, 3 June 2026 at the historic Guildhall in the City of London.

As the UK’s leading forum for high-level dialogue on Africa’s economic trajectory, The Africa Debate 2026 will convene over 800 senior leaders from government, finance and industry to explore this year’s theme: “Redefining Partnership: Navigating a World in Transition”.

As the global order evolves and new economic and geopolitical realities emerge, the forum will examine what these shifts mean for African economies and their international partners. Against a backdrop of continued global uncertainty, discussions will focus on how to accelerate investment, unlock growth and strengthen development outcomes through a new era of collaboration.

The event comes at a pivotal moment, following the UK Government’s renewed Approach to Africa, which sets out a clear focus on trade, investment and long-term strategic partnership across the continent.

The Rt. Hon. Baroness Chapman of Darlington, Minister for International Development and Africa, commented:

“Across Africa, countries are building opportunities through a period of intense change and challenges. The UK is stepping up as partners to build modern, long-term relationships based on mutual benefit and shared ambitions.

Through the UK’s new Approach to Africa, we are committed to working alongside African nations as partners, and investors, supporting innovation and unlocking sustainable growth.

That’s why we’re proud to support The Africa Debate. It provides a powerful platform to deepen trade and investment, bringing together leaders from across the continent and the UK to build solutions and advance the wealth and prosperity of our countries.”

Chantelé Carrington, Chief Executive Officer of Invest Africa, added:

“Our collaboration with the UK Government reflects the growing importance of The Africa Debate as a leading platform, now in its 12th year, for shaping the future of UK–Africa engagement. Following the launch of the UK’s Approach to Africa, this is a timely opportunity to build a modern partnership centred on mutual benefit. As African economies advance industrialisation, value addition and sustainable investment, we are proud to connect the UK’s financial expertise and private sector strength with Africa’s vast economic potential.”

The Africa Debate 2026 will feature H.E. John Dramani Mahama, President of the Republic of Ghana and ministerial keynotes, alongside high-level plenaries and curated side events bringing together leaders from across Africa and the global investment community. This year’s agenda will explore how strategic partnerships can be redefined across trade, finance, energy transition, critical minerals and digital innovation, shaping the next phase of investment, industrialisation and sustainable growth.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Invest Africa.

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Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Secretary General to Address African Energy Week 2026 as Energy Markets Enter New Geopolitical Phase

Source: APO

OPEC Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais will address African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 in Cape Town, bringing one of the most influential voices in global oil governance into direct engagement with Africa’s leading producers, investors and policymakers.

His participation comes as global oil markets continue to adjust to evolving geopolitical dynamics, OPEC+ supply management decisions and shifting demand patterns across emerging economies. With spare capacity closely managed and production discipline remaining a central feature of market coordination, OPEC continues to play a stabilizing role in global energy markets.

OPEC+ – which accounts for roughly 45% of global crude oil supply – has maintained a cautious production approach into 2026, prioritizing market stability alongside broader considerations of global demand trends and economic growth trajectories. At the same time, energy security has returned to the forefront of policy discussions across both producing and consuming countries, reinforcing the importance of predictable and well-coordinated supply frameworks.

Within this environment, Africa remains structurally important to OPEC’s evolving outlook. The continent is home to key member states including Nigeria, the Republic of Congo, Equatorial Guinea, Algeria, Gabon and Libya, each playing a distinct role in the organization’s broader production and investment framework.

Nigeria, OPEC’s largest African producer, continues to pursue upstream reforms under the Petroleum Industry Act, alongside efforts to revitalize key assets such as the Niger Delta Joint Venture portfolio and deepwater developments like Bonga North, aimed at stabilizing output and improving investment conditions after years of volatility.

The Republic of Congo is steadily expanding offshore production through developments in the Moho Nord extension and Marine XII projects in partnership with international operators, while Equatorial Guinea is advancing LNG and gas monetization anchored by the Punta Europa LNG complex and the Gas Mega Hub strategy.

In Libya, production recovery efforts continue around key fields in the Sirte Basin as operators work to restore output stability, while Algeria is maintaining investment momentum through gas developments led by Sonatrach, particularly around its Hassi R’Mel expansion and LNG export infrastructure. Gabon, meanwhile, is focusing on sustaining offshore production through redevelopment of mature fields and broader partnerships aimed at improving recovery rates and extending asset life.

“Africa is not operating at the margins of global energy markets – it is central to their stability, resilience and future balance,” said NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber. “Having Secretary General Haitham Al Ghais at African Energy Week reflects the reality that today’s energy challenges cannot be solved without Africa at the table, shaping the conversation on supply, investment and long-term security.”

OPEC’s medium-term outlook into 2026–2027 continues to emphasize the need for sustained upstream investment to offset natural field decline and ensure long-term supply adequacy. While oil demand growth is increasingly concentrated in Asia and emerging markets, Africa’s role as both a producing region and a demand growth frontier is becoming more pronounced in global energy forecasts.

The organization is also placing greater emphasis on the role of gas and integrated energy systems in supporting long-term energy security. This aligns with Africa’s own LNG expansion trajectory, with major developments underway in Mozambique, Mauritania-Senegal and across West and North Africa, where new projects are gradually reshaping the continent’s export capacity.

At AEW 2026, Al Ghais is expected to engage in high-level discussions around market stability, investment requirements and Africa’s long-term production outlook, as global producers seek to balance security of supply with capital discipline in a more complex geopolitical environment.

Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.

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Le secrétaire général de Organisation des Pays Exportateurs de Pétrole (OPEP) prendra la parole lors de l’African Energy Week 2026 alors que les marchés de l’énergie entrent dans une nouvelle phase géopolitique

Source: Africa Press Organisation – French

Le secrétaire général de l’OPEP, Haitham Al Ghais, prendra la parole lors de l’African Energy Week (AEW) 2026 au Cap, permettant ainsi à l’une des voix les plus influentes de la gouvernance mondiale du pétrole de dialoguer directement avec les principaux producteurs, investisseurs et décideurs politiques africains.

Sa participation intervient alors que les marchés mondiaux du pétrole continuent de s’adapter à l’évolution de la dynamique géopolitique, aux décisions de gestion de l’offre de l’OPEP+ et aux changements dans les schémas de demande des économies émergentes. Avec des capacités de réserve étroitement gérées et une discipline de production restant au cœur de la coordination du marché, l’OPEP continue de jouer un rôle stabilisateur sur les marchés mondiaux de l’énergie.

L’OPEP+, qui représente environ 45 % de l’offre mondiale de pétrole brut, a maintenu une approche prudente en matière de production jusqu’en 2026, donnant la priorité à la stabilité du marché tout en tenant compte de considérations plus larges concernant les tendances de la demande mondiale et les trajectoires de croissance économique. Dans le même temps, la sécurité énergétique est revenue au premier plan des discussions politiques tant dans les pays producteurs que dans les pays consommateurs, renforçant l’importance de cadres d’approvisionnement prévisibles et bien coordonnés.

Dans ce contexte, l’Afrique reste structurellement importante pour les perspectives évolutives de l’OPEP. Le continent abrite des États membres clés, notamment le Nigeria, la République du Congo, la Guinée équatoriale, l’Algérie, le Gabon et la Libye, chacun jouant un rôle distinct dans le cadre plus large de production et d’investissement de l’organisation.

Le Nigeria, premier producteur africain de l’OPEP, poursuit ses réformes en amont dans le cadre de la loi sur l’industrie pétrolière, parallèlement à des efforts visant à revitaliser des actifs clés tels que le portefeuille de la coentreprise du delta du Niger et les développements en eaux profondes comme Bonga Nord, dans le but de stabiliser la production et d’améliorer les conditions d’investissement après des années de volatilité.

La République du Congo développe progressivement sa production offshore grâce aux projets d’extension de Moho Nord et Marine XII, menés en partenariat avec des opérateurs internationaux, tandis que la Guinée équatoriale poursuit la monétisation du GNL et du gaz, en s’appuyant sur le complexe GNL de Punta Europa et la stratégie du « Gas Mega Hub ».

En Libye, les efforts de relance de la production se poursuivent autour des champs clés du bassin de Syrte, les opérateurs s’efforçant de rétablir la stabilité de la production, tandis que l’Algérie maintient la dynamique d’investissement grâce aux développements gaziers menés par Sonatrach, notamment autour de l’extension de Hassi R’Mel et des infrastructures d’exportation de GNL. Le Gabon, quant à lui, se concentre sur le maintien de la production offshore par le réaménagement de champs matures et des partenariats élargis visant à améliorer les taux de récupération et à prolonger la durée de vie des actifs.

« L’Afrique n’opère pas en marge des marchés énergétiques mondiaux : elle est au cœur de leur stabilité, de leur résilience et de leur équilibre futur », a déclaré NJ Ayuk, président exécutif de la Chambre africaine de l’énergie. « La présence du secrétaire général Haitham Al Ghais à l’African Energy Week reflète la réalité selon laquelle les défis énergétiques d’aujourd’hui ne peuvent être résolus sans l’Afrique à la table des négociations, pour façonner le débat sur l’approvisionnement, l’investissement et la sécurité à long terme. »

Les perspectives à moyen terme de l’OPEP pour 2026–2027 continuent de souligner la nécessité d’investissements soutenus en amont afin de compenser le déclin naturel des gisements et de garantir l’adéquation de l’offre à long terme. Alors que la croissance de la demande de pétrole se concentre de plus en plus en Asie et sur les marchés émergents, le rôle de l’Afrique en tant que région productrice et frontière de croissance de la demande devient plus marqué dans les prévisions énergétiques mondiales.

L’organisation met également davantage l’accent sur le rôle du gaz et des systèmes énergétiques intégrés dans le soutien à la sécurité énergétique à long terme. Cela s’inscrit dans la trajectoire d’expansion du GNL en Afrique, avec des développements majeurs en cours au Mozambique, en Mauritanie-Sénégal et à travers l’Afrique de l’Ouest et du Nord, où de nouveaux projets redéfinissent progressivement la capacité d’exportation du continent.

Lors de l’AEW 2026, M. Al Ghais devrait participer à des discussions de haut niveau sur la stabilité du marché, les besoins en investissements et les perspectives de production à long terme de l’Afrique, alors que les producteurs mondiaux cherchent à trouver un équilibre entre la sécurité de l’approvisionnement et la discipline financière dans un environnement géopolitique plus complexe.

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Secretário-geral da Organização dos Países Exportadores de Petróleo (OPEP) discursará na Semana Africana da Energia 2026, numa altura em que os mercados energéticos entram numa nova fase geopolítica

Source: Africa Press Organisation – Portuguese –

O Secretário-Geral da OPEP, Haitham Al Ghais, irá discursar na Semana Africana da Energia (AEW) 2026, na Cidade do Cabo, colocando uma das vozes mais influentes na governação global do petróleo em contacto direto com os principais produtores, investidores e decisores políticos de África.

A sua participação surge num momento em que os mercados globais de petróleo continuam a ajustar-se à dinâmica geopolítica em evolução, às decisões de gestão da oferta da OPEP+ e às mudanças nos padrões de procura nas economias emergentes. Com a capacidade excedentária gerida de forma rigorosa e a disciplina de produção a continuar a ser uma característica central da coordenação do mercado, a OPEP continua a desempenhar um papel estabilizador nos mercados globais de energia.

A OPEP+ – que representa cerca de 45% da oferta global de petróleo bruto – tem mantido uma abordagem cautelosa em matéria de produção até 2026, dando prioridade à estabilidade do mercado a par de considerações mais amplas sobre as tendências da procura global e as trajetórias de crescimento económico. Ao mesmo tempo, a segurança energética voltou a estar na vanguarda das discussões políticas tanto nos países produtores como nos consumidores, reforçando a importância de quadros de oferta previsíveis e bem coordenados.

Neste contexto, África continua a ser estruturalmente importante para as perspetivas em evolução da OPEP. O continente acolhe Estados-Membros fundamentais, incluindo a Nigéria, a República do Congo, a Guiné Equatorial, a Argélia, o Gabão e a Líbia, cada um desempenhando um papel distinto no quadro mais alargado de produção e investimento da organização.

A Nigéria, o maior produtor africano da OPEP, continua a prosseguir com reformas no setor upstream ao abrigo da Lei da Indústria Petrolífera, a par de esforços para revitalizar ativos-chave, tais como a carteira da Joint Venture do Delta do Níger e desenvolvimentos em águas profundas como Bonga North, com o objetivo de estabilizar a produção e melhorar as condições de investimento após anos de volatilidade.

A República do Congo está a expandir de forma constante a produção offshore através de desenvolvimentos na extensão Moho Nord e nos projetos Marine XII, em parceria com operadores internacionais, enquanto a Guiné Equatorial está a avançar na monetização do GNL e do gás, ancorada no complexo de GNL de Punta Europa e na estratégia do Gas Mega Hub.

Na Líbia, os esforços de recuperação da produção continuam em torno de campos-chave na Bacia de Sirte, à medida que as operadoras trabalham para restaurar a estabilidade da produção, enquanto a Argélia mantém o ímpeto de investimento através de desenvolvimentos de gás liderados pela Sonatrach, particularmente em torno da sua expansão de Hassi R’Mel e da infraestrutura de exportação de GNL. O Gabão, entretanto, está a concentrar-se na sustentabilidade da produção offshore através da reabilitação de campos maduros e de parcerias mais amplas destinadas a melhorar as taxas de recuperação e prolongar a vida útil dos ativos.

«África não opera à margem dos mercados energéticos globais — é fundamental para a sua estabilidade, resiliência e equilíbrio futuro», afirmou NJ Ayuk, Presidente Executivo da Câmara Africana de Energia. «A presença do Secretário-Geral Haitham Al Ghais na African Energy Week reflete a realidade de que os desafios energéticos atuais não podem ser resolvidos sem a participação de África, moldando o debate sobre o abastecimento, o investimento e a segurança a longo prazo.»

As perspetivas a médio prazo da OPEP para 2026–2027 continuam a enfatizar a necessidade de investimento sustentado a montante para compensar o declínio natural dos campos e garantir a adequação do abastecimento a longo prazo. Enquanto o crescimento da procura de petróleo se concentra cada vez mais na Ásia e nos mercados emergentes, o papel de África, tanto como região produtora como fronteira de crescimento da procura, está a tornar-se mais pronunciado nas previsões energéticas globais.

A organização está também a dar maior ênfase ao papel do gás e dos sistemas energéticos integrados no apoio à segurança energética a longo prazo. Isto está em sintonia com a própria trajetória de expansão do GNL em África, com grandes desenvolvimentos em curso em Moçambique, na Mauritânia-Senegal e em toda a África Ocidental e Setentrional, onde novos projetos estão gradualmente a remodelar a capacidade de exportação do continente.

Na AEW 2026, espera-se que Al Ghais participe em debates de alto nível sobre a estabilidade do mercado, os requisitos de investimento e as perspetivas de produção a longo prazo de África, numa altura em que os produtores globais procuram equilibrar a segurança do abastecimento com a disciplina de capital num ambiente geopolítico mais complexo.

Distribuído pelo Grupo APO para African Energy Chamber.

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