AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPetroleum & Climate Tech: Petrobras has awarded Halliburton a contract for drilling and completion of four wells for its carbon capture and storage (CCS) pilot in Rio de Janeiro, aiming to capture up to 100,000 tonnes of CO2 annually over three years—an important signal for CCS know-how that links back to Sao Tomé and Príncipe’s own CCS ambitions. Energy Data for Exploration: Viridien signed a multi-client subsurface data deal with Senegal’s Petrosen to improve offshore geoscience and make the region more attractive for exploration investment. Civic Space & Governance: A new analysis highlights that only Cabo Verde and São Tomé and Príncipe are considered “open” on civic space, arguing that freer expression and assembly can boost transparency and investor confidence. Citizenship by Investment: São Tomé and Príncipe’s “golden passport” program is offering citizenship for a $90,000 investment to the National Transformation Fund, with typical processing around two months and no need to visit during review. Blue Economy: Coverage spotlights Africa’s growing push to treat oceans and waterways as economic assets, from fisheries and aquaculture to marine trade and coastal tourism. Currency Watch: Reports say São Tomé and Príncipe’s dobra is among Africa’s weakest currencies, with the exchange rate rising pressure on import costs and household purchasing power.
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