AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoIndependence Anniversary: São Tomé and Príncipe marked its 51st independence anniversary on July 12, with President Carlos Vila Nova urging unity and peace as the country heads toward a series of elections and tackles long-running economic and social challenges. Oil & Gas: The National Petroleum Agency (ANP-STP) says it will not award any exploration licenses from its just-finished bid round for ultra-deepwater blocks 7, 8 and 9, citing proposals that failed to meet the state’s diversification criteria. Offshore Energy Deal: Petrobras has completed its acquisition of a 75% operating interest in offshore Block 3 in São Tomé and Príncipe, with Oranto holding 15% and ANP-STP 10%, and Petrobras taking operatorship. Electricity Sector Modernisation: TECMON Energy wrapped up a working visit to São Tomé and Príncipe (June 29–July 2) to support stabilisation and modernisation of the national electricity sector, covering the full value chain from generation to revenue protection. Regional Mobility: Barbados announced visa-free entry for citizens of all 54 African countries, while Cabo Verde expanded visa-free access to 67 countries (with pre-registration on its EASE portal).
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