AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoOil and Gas: Equatorial Guinea plans a new hydrocarbon law with more flexible contract terms as crude output slumps to about 20,000 barrels per day, down from 140,000 in 2020. The government hopes to revive drilling and attract exploration investment. Gas Development: Chevron expects first gas from the $690 million Aseng project in 2028, with a development well planned for 2027. Gas is intended for the Punta Europa complex and other projects. Exploration: Europa Oil & Gas has secured a one-year extension for its EG-08 licence, giving time to advance a farm-out and prepare the Barracuda-1 well; GEPetrol holds a 20% stake. Regional Energy Cooperation: Equatorial Guinea joined eight other African national oil companies in pledging closer cooperation, including on crude and refined-product supply and domestic refining. Maritime Security: African ports face growing cyber risks as operations digitise, a warning with implications for trade and supply chains across the region.
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