Category: Petroleum

The price of a barrel of oil, one of the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) key export products, rose by 1.00% on international markets, reaching $73.38 during the week of December 20–27, 2024, up from $72.65 the previous week, according to the Central Bank of Congo (BCC). This rebound follows a 1.53% decline the prior week and is attributed to China’s announcement of an expansionary fiscal policy aimed at revitalizing its economy. The price increase presents mixed outcomes for the DRC: Economists emphasize the need for balanced management of these… Read More Here

EquityBCDC has announced the second drawdown of $282 million from its landmark syndication with FirstBank DRC SA, Ecobank RDC, and Standard Bank. This initiative, in collaboration with the Congolese government, aims to finance the country’s oil debt and ensure stability in the distribution of petroleum products nationwide. Of the total drawdown, EquityBCDC contributed $156 million, building on the success of the initial $123.5 million drawdown. The effective management of the first tranche has bolstered confidence in this second phase, which is designed to support oil companies and mitigate any potential… Read More Here

The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has initiated two comprehensive audits of Perenco, the sole producer of oil in the country, based in the Kongo Central province. The audits aim to examine the company’s production activities and environmental practices. The Ministry of Hydrocarbons has tasked Alex Stewart International (ASI), a Liverpool-based auditing firm known for its rigorous reviews, with assessing Perenco’s technical and operational activities. ASI will focus on clarifying the management of Perenco’s mature onshore and offshore oil fields. In parallel, Environmental Resources Management (ERM), a specialist consultancy, has… Read More Here

On Thursday, November 14, 2024, Minister of Hydrocarbons Aimé Molendo Sakombi provided an in-depth analysis of the Congolese oil sector at the Hilton Hotel, during the Hydrocarbons House event, held alongside the tenth edition of the Makutano Forum. While the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is often called a “geological scandal” due to its vast natural resources, its oil production is currently limited to a mere 20,000 barrels per day—a stark contrast to the country’s potential. Minister Sakombi emphasized that key regions like the Central Basin, the Albertine Graben, and… Read More Here

A new era is emerging for Maniema Province following a significant development on Monday, October 21. Oil companies and the provincial government signed a historic memorandum of understanding to establish a conventional tax on petroleum products. This tax, set at 300 Congolese francs per liter, aims to fund ambitious projects to improve the province’s infrastructure. The revenue generated from this tax will be allocated to road infrastructure projects, enhance public services, and stimulate the local economy. The decision, reached after extensive negotiations, was met with enthusiasm from all stakeholders. During… Read More Here

The price of fuel in the Democratic Republic of Congo’s (DRC) West zone has seen a significant reduction, with gasoline dropping from 3,340 to 2,990.49 Congolese francs per liter, a 13% decrease. Similarly, diesel prices have fallen from 3,435 to 2,979.73 Congolese francs per liter, also marking a 13% reduction. This price cut follows the orders signed on Wednesday, October 2, by Daniel Mukoko Samba, the Vice Prime Minister and Minister of the National Economy. According to a statement from the Ministry of National Economy, the government is closely monitoring… Read More Here