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Angola’s President Lourenço Invites Namibia to Invest in Lobito Refinery 1

Angola Invites Namibia to Invest in 200,000 bpd Lobito Refinery Project Angola has invited Namibia to acquire a stake in the Lobito refinery, a major downstream energy project under construction in Benguela Province that is designed to process 200,000 barrels of crude oil per day. Angolan President João Lourenço announced the invitation on 19 October 2026 during a state visit to Luanda by Namibian President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. The proposal forms part of efforts to deepen bilateral energy cooperation and attract regional investment into Angola’s refining sector. Lourenço said the refinery… Read More Here

Zambia and Mozambique Strengthen Cooperation to Curb Fuel Measurement Discrepancies Along Beira Corridor

October 20, 2026October 20, 2026 Constance0 comment

Zambia, Mozambique Sign MoU to Address Fuel Losses and Improve Trade Along Beira Corridor Zambia and Mozambique have strengthened technical cooperation to address petroleum measurement discrepancies and unaccounted-for fuel losses along the Beira Corridor, in a move aimed at improving accountability, reducing commercial disputes and lowering costs for businesses using the strategic trade route. The cooperation follows the signing of a memorandum of understanding (MoU) between Mozambique’s National Institute of Standardisation and Quality (INNOQ) and three Zambian quality infrastructure institutions: the Zambia Bureau of Standards (ZABS), the Zambia Compulsory Standards… Read More Here

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DRC Seeks to Restart Lake Albert Oil Exploration

October 11, 2026October 11, 2026 Constance0 comment

DRC Moves to Revive Oil Exploration Around Lake Albert as Tshisekedi Eyes New Energy Opportunities The Democratic Republic of Congo is stepping up efforts to revive oil exploration in the strategically important Lake Albert basin, as President Félix Tshisekedi seeks to unlock the country’s untapped hydrocarbon potential and strengthen its position in the regional energy sector. The renewed focus comes after years of limited progress on oil exploration in the Congolese section of the Albertine Graben, particularly in Blocks 1 and 2, which remain largely undeveloped despite their geological proximity… Read More Here

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Tshisekedi Orders Full Review of DRC’s Oil and Gas Assets

August 20, 2026August 20, 2026 Constance

DRC Orders Comprehensive Review of Oil and Gas Assets as Kinshasa Advances Cooperation with Uganda and Angola President Félix Tshisekedi has directed the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government to conduct a comprehensive review of the country’s oil and gas sector as Kinshasa seeks to unlock its hydrocarbon potential and accelerate new development projects. The review, assigned to State Minister for Hydrocarbons Acacia Bandubola Mbongo, will cover the country’s oil and gas reserves, existing assets, exploration and production licences, ongoing projects, partnerships and the constraints affecting exploration, production and processing.… Read More Here

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Zambia Approves New Pipelines to Strengthen Fuel Supply Security

August 18, 2026August 18, 2026 Constance

Zambia Approves Tanzania and Namibia Fuel Pipelines to Strengthen Energy Security Zambia’s Cabinet has approved two major regional pipeline projects aimed at diversifying the country’s fuel supply routes, improving energy security and meeting growing petroleum demand. The projects are the Tanzania-Zambia Multi-Products Pipeline (TZMPP) and the Namibia-Zambia Refined Petroleum and Natural Gas Pipeline (NZPGP). The government has also approved a shareholding structure for the new Tanzania-Zambia pipeline. The projects are intended to reduce Zambia’s reliance on existing fuel supply infrastructure and create additional routes for importing petroleum products. The TZMPP… Read More Here

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DRC and Angola Finalise Offshore Oil Agreement with $27.8 Billion Revenue Potential for DRC

August 18, 2026August 18, 2026 Constance

DRC, Angola Finalise Offshore Oil Deal with $27.8 Billion in Potential Revenue for Kinshasa The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Angola have finalised an agreement governing the joint development and exploitation of offshore oil resources, marking a major step in efforts to unlock the country’s petroleum potential. The agreement is expected to generate up to $27.8 billion in potential revenue for the DRC, strengthening the economic significance of its offshore petroleum assets. The deal was formalised following negotiations between the two countries and provides a framework for the development… Read More Here

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DRC Certifies $146.7 Million in Petroleum Sector Losses for Q2 2026

August 18, 2026August 18, 2026 Constance

DRC Certifies $146.7 Million in Petroleum Losses and Revenue Shortfalls in Q2 2026 The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has certified $146.72 million in losses and revenue shortfalls incurred by petroleum companies during the second quarter of 2026, highlighting the growing financial pressure on the country’s fuel supply sector. The certification, conducted on August 13 and 14, 2026, covered petroleum operations across the DRC’s four supply zones: Western, Southern, Eastern and Northern. The total certified amount stands at $146,723,912.42. Western and Northern zones lead The Western and Northern zones accounted… Read More Here

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DRC Exploits Only 4.5% of Hydrocarbon Potential Despite Vast Oil and Gas Reserves

July 26, 2026July 26, 2026 Constance

DRC’s 22 Billion-Barrel Oil Potential Remains Largely Untapped as Government Pushes Hydrocarbon Development The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is currently exploiting only a small fraction of its vast hydrocarbon potential, despite estimated reserves of 22 billion barrels of oil and 66 billion cubic metres of gas across its major sedimentary basins. According to Joseph Twite Maloba, President of the Professional Committee of Petroleum Companies of the Federation of Enterprises of Congo (FEC South) and Vice-President of the National Hydrocarbons Commission of the FEC, the country is using only about… Read More Here

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When Good Oils Go Bad Part 3

July 23, 2026July 23, 2026 Constance

Nitration: The Acid You Didn’t See Coming The third article in WearCheck’s series “When Good Oils Go Bad” features a discussion around nitration. Nitration is far less talked about than oxidation, yet in many engines, it is just as destructive and often more insidious. Unlike oxidation, which is driven by oxygen, nitration is the result of a lubricant reacting with nitrogen oxides (NOx) that are formed during combustion. These gases are produced under the intense heat and pressure inside the combustion chamber and find their way into the oil through… Read More Here

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Angola and DRC Deepen Energy Cooperation on Shared Offshore Hydrocarbon Resources

July 22, 2026July 22, 2026 Constance

Angola and DRC Advance Joint Offshore Oil Development with New Cooperation Measures for Common Interest Area Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) have continued to strengthen their energy partnership after technical experts from both countries met in Luanda on Tuesday and Wednesday to advance cooperation within the Area of Common Interest (ACI). According to Angola’s Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, the meeting focused on reviewing the implementation of the legal framework governing the joint exploration of shared offshore hydrocarbon resources and enhancing cooperation mechanisms between the… Read More Here