State oil company Petrobras maintains its leadership ahead of France’s Total, Norway’s Equinor and Anglo-Dutch conglomerate Shell.
Lusofonia
Brazil expected to grow by 2.8%, while Portugal should experience 6.2% increase, however outlook gloomy for smaller PSCs.
This year’s crop, which represents 90% of country’s exports, expected to be a record-breaking 240,000 tonnes.
Both companies reported to be ‘technically insolvent’; improving control of public debt part of commitment made to IMF for US$470 million financial assistance programme.
Biagio produces 7,000 tonnes of chocolate mousse, cakes, gelatin, milk creams, puddings and other confectionery annually.
Satellite to cover Africa and significant parts of Europe; all eyes on launch after US$280 million Angosat-1 lost in space in 2017.
Two sides continue to be deadlocked over route of pipeline; massive oil field has the potential to lift tiny island nation out of poverty.
New FPSO is part of US$16 billion revitalisation programme, which in time is expected to produce 150,000 barrels per day.
Diesel multiple units will be used to service the route between Luanda city centre and new international airport.