Red Sky Energy, société australienne spécialisée dans le pétrole et le gaz, a officiellement marqué son entrée sur le marché angolais en signant un contrat de service de risque avec l’Agence nationale angolaise du pétrole, du gaz et des biocarburants (ANPG). Cette entente permet à Red Sky Energy d’acquérir une participation de 35 % dans le bloc 6/24 situé dans le bassin de Kwanza, exploité par Sonangol E&P.
Block 6/24 is strategically located just 12 kilometres off the coast of Angola, in shallow waters of 70 to 80 metres. It is equipped with state-of-the-art seismic coverage, including 1,531 km² of 2D seismic and 1,465 km² of 3D seismic, providing a solid base for exploration and resource evaluation.
The partnership for this project brings together Sonangol E&P, which holds a majority stake of 50%, Red Sky Energy with 35%, and ACREP with the remaining 15%. The consortium aims to fully exploit the block's resources, in particular through the appraisal and development of the existing oil discovery known as Cegonha.
Lors des négociations précédant la signature, Red Sky Energy a accédé à une salle de données mise à disposition par l’ANPG, ce qui lui a permis de réaliser une évaluation détaillée du potentiel du bloc. Suite à cet examen approfondi, la société australienne estime que le bloc 6/24 présente un potentiel significatif de découvertes supplémentaires.
Andrew Knox, Chief Executive of Red Sky Energy, emphasised the strategic importance of the acquisition:
"The signing of the RSC 6/24 block marks our first entry into Angola and is a transformational milestone for Red Sky. The block contains a potential commercial oil discovery that the joint venture partners plan to appraise for early production and cash flow generation."
Knox also highlighted the opportunities offered by the existing seismic data to further prove the resources of the block, thereby strengthening the overall economics of the project. Several investors have expressed a keen interest in providing 100% financing for future development.
This project in Angola adds to Red Sky's portfolio of assets, which already includes gas projects at Innamincka and oil projects at Killanoola in South Australia. Block 6/24 provides the company with substantial geographical and sectoral diversification, strengthening its resilience in the face of the global energy transition.
With the ambition of transforming Block 6/24 into an early and profitable source of production, the partnership between Sonangol, Red Sky Energy and ACREP is positioned as a key player in the exploration and development of Angola's offshore resources. The planned studies and future appraisal activities should lay the foundations for a sustainable and beneficial exploitation for all stakeholders.