IBOV 171,336.99 ▼ 0.52% IPC MEX 71,905.78 ▲ 0.05% MERVAL 2,848,945 — — USD/BRL5.57▼ 0.20% USD/MXN18.62▼ 0.05% USD/CLP982.78▼ 0.15% USD/COP3,299▲ 0.75% USD/PEN3.42▲ 0.33% USD/ARS1,545▼ 0.03% USD/UYU40.43▲ 3.48% USD/PYG6,196▲ 2.20% USD/BOB11.68▲ 1.36% USD/DOP60.67▲ 0.45% USD/CRC445.62▲ 1.58% USD/GTQ7.64▲ 2.97% USD/HNL26.89▲ 0.13% USD/NIO36.62▲ 1.17% USD/VES899.36▼ 0.13% USD/PAB1.00— 0.00% USD/BZD2.00— 0.00% USD/JMD157.69▲ 2.46% USD/TTD6.72▲ 2.30% EUR/BRL6.20▲ 0.44% BRENT 92.74 ▲ 1.37% WTI 86.64 ▲ 0.70% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.29 ▲ 1.20% GOLD 4,056 ▲ 0.64% SILVER 52.86 ▲ 3.44% SOY 1,222 ▼ 0.24% CORN 445.75 ▼ 0.72% WHEAT 591.75 ▼ 0.17% COFFEE 263.30 ▼ 2.98% SUGAR 18.16 ▲ 0.39% ORANGE JUICE 146.15 ▲ 5.64% COTTON 82.59 ▲ 4.96% COCOA 4,890 ▲ 3.12% BEEF 219.15 ▲ 1.36% CATTLE 330.48 ▲ 0.65% LITHIUM 59.98 ▼ 2.23% PETR4 44.95 ▼ 0.53% VALE3 64.80 ▼ 1.98% ITUB4 41.20 ▼ 1.25% BBDC4 14.54 ▼ 0.95% ABEV3 15.79 ▲ 1.15% BBAS3 17.10 ▲ 0.47% B3SA3 14.48 ▼ 2.49% WEGE3 50.95 ▲ 0.41% PRIO3 60.02 ▲ 1.06% SUZB3 54.46 ▲ 0.48% RENT3 29.79 ▼ 3.37% AZZA3 14.73 ▼ 2.58% CSAN3 2.68 ▼ 3.25% RAIZ4 0.30 ▼ 98.77% PCAR3 2.56 ▲ 5.35% GMAT3 3.81 ▼ 0.52% PSSA3 46.67 ▲ 2.23% CVCB3 0.86 ▼ 1.15% POSI3 3.15 ▲ 3.96% SLCE3 17.09 ▼ 1.21% NATU3 5.55 ▼ 2.80% BRKM5 2.92 ▼ 3.31% RANI3 8.45 ▼ 3.54% CSNA3 4.38 ▼ 2.45% IBOV 171,336.99 ▼ 0.52% IPC MEX 71,905.78 ▲ 0.05% MERVAL 2,848,945 — — USD/BRL 5.57 ▼ 0.19% USD/MXN 18.60 ▼ 0.11% USD/CLP 983.39 ▼ 0.08% USD/COP 3,299 ▲ 0.75% USD/PEN 3.42 ▲ 0.26% USD/ARS 1,545 ▼ 0.03% USD/UYU 40.43 ▲ 3.48% USD/PYG 6,196 ▲ 2.20% USD/BOB 11.68 ▲ 1.36% USD/DOP 60.46 ▲ 2.41% USD/CRC 445.62 ▲ 1.58% USD/GTQ 7.64 ▲ 3.18% USD/HNL 26.89 ▲ 0.13% USD/NIO 36.62 ▲ 1.17% USD/VES 899.36 ▼ 0.13% USD/PAB 1.00 — 0.00% USD/BZD 2.00 — 0.00% USD/JMD 157.69 ▲ 2.46% USD/TTD 6.72 ▲ 2.30% EUR/BRL 6.20 ▲ 0.45% BRENT 92.74 ▲ 1.37% WTI 86.64 ▲ 0.70% IRON ORE 161.91 — — COPPER 6.29 ▲ 1.20% GOLD 4,056 ▲ 0.64% SILVER 52.86 ▲ 3.44% SOY 1,222 ▼ 0.24% CORN 445.75 ▼ 0.72% WHEAT 591.75 ▼ 0.17% COFFEE 263.30 ▼ 2.98% SUGAR 18.16 ▲ 0.39% ORANGE JUICE 146.15 ▲ 5.64% COTTON 82.59 ▲ 4.96% COCOA 4,890 ▲ 3.12% BEEF 219.15 ▲ 1.36% CATTLE 330.48 ▲ 0.65% LITHIUM 59.98 ▼ 2.23% PETR4 44.95 ▼ 0.53% VALE3 64.80 ▼ 1.98% ITUB4 41.20 ▼ 1.25% BBDC4 14.54 ▼ 0.95% ABEV3 15.79 ▲ 1.15% BBAS3 17.10 ▲ 0.47% B3SA3 14.48 ▼ 2.49% WEGE3 50.95 ▲ 0.41% PRIO3 60.02 ▲ 1.06% SUZB3 54.46 ▲ 0.48% RENT3 29.79 ▼ 3.37% AZZA3 14.73 ▼ 2.58% CSAN3 2.68 ▼ 3.25% RAIZ4 0.30 ▼ 98.77% PCAR3 2.56 ▲ 5.35% GMAT3 3.81 ▼ 0.52% PSSA3 46.67 ▲ 2.23% CVCB3 0.86 ▼ 1.15% POSI3 3.15 ▲ 3.96% SLCE3 17.09 ▼ 1.21% NATU3 5.55 ▼ 2.80% BRKM5 2.92 ▼ 3.31% RANI3 8.45 ▼ 3.54% CSNA3 4.38 ▼ 2.45%
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Wednesday, November 11, 2026

Angola’s New Direction in Oil

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In 2024, Angola will take a significant step in its oil industry by increasing production to 1.2 million barrels per day.

This decision, marking its departure from OPEC, aligns with a broader strategy to enhance control over its petroleum resources.

Coupled with the renewal of oil block licenses, Angola is positioning itself for a major shift in its oil sector.

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Deloitte’s analysis underscores the potential benefits of this move. By renewing licenses for older oil blocks, Angola can access untapped reserves.

This action is crucial, ensuring the continued involvement of international companies.

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These partnerships bring advanced technology and raise industry standards in Angola, enhancing the country’s reputation in the global oil market.

Furthermore, the transfer of expertise to Angolan professionals is anticipated.

This development will improve professionalism and compliance within the industry, reflecting Angola’s commitment to both increasing production and enhancing quality.

Additionally, Angola’s National Agency for Oil, Gas, and Biofuels (ANPG) plays a key role in securing new oil block licenses, especially in the Congo Basin.

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This achievement indicates effective strategies and an expanding regional presence in oil exploration.

Angola is also focusing on exploiting marginal fields near operational blocks.

This approach allows major companies to maximize production from existing resources, boosting Angola’s oil output.

With its departure from OPEC, Angola gains the freedom to increase production.

This move aligns with global oil industry trends and positions Angola to capitalize more effectively on its resources.

In summary, Angola’s plan to boost oil production in 2024 is a strategic decision with significant implications.

It suggests a repositioning in the global oil market and a commitment to improving its oil sector.

This change is vital for Angola’s economic growth and influences the global oil supply and pricing dynamics.

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