Angola’s National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANPG) and Sonangol Exploração & Produção (Sonangol EP) have successfully completed the drilling and testing of the Katambi-2 appraisal well in Block 24, confirming a commercially viable gas discovery, the ANPG announced on Thursday.
The Seadrill-owned West Gemini received a 284-day contract with Sonangol Exploração & Produção, beginning in late 2025 or early 2026. The Sonangol Libongos, owned by Sonangol, secured a 525-day contract with Azule Energy Angola, scheduled to begin in the third quarter of 2025 with priced options for extension.
TotalEnergies and partners Petronas and Sonangol have taken FID on the Kaminho oil project in Block 20/11 offshore Angola.