AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoOffshore Energy Deal: Petrobras has completed its acquisition of a 75% stake and operatorship in Block 3 offshore São Tomé and Príncipe, with Oranto holding 15% and the National Petroleum Agency holding 10%, strengthening Petrobras’ West Africa exploration push. Electricity Sector Modernisation: TECMON Energy wrapped up a working visit to São Tomé and Príncipe (29 June–2 July) to support a government programme aimed at stabilising and modernising the national electricity value chain, including generation, transmission, distribution, metering, payment systems and revenue protection. Independence & Elections: São Tomé and Príncipe marked its 51st independence anniversary, with President Carlos Vila Nova calling for unity and peace ahead of a series of elections, while stressing that economic and social independence remains a key challenge. Visa Rules Watch: The UK updated its Visitor visa national list (from 1 July 2026), adding 52 African countries requiring visas for stays under six months, while France published 2026 visa-waiver categories for entry to its overseas territories.
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