The final version of Angola's February crude loading programme sets exports at 1.13mn b/d, down from 1.18mn b/d scheduled for January.
The final version of the February programme is marginally above the 1.1mn b/d in the provisional schedule issued on 16 December. The new programme adds one cargo of Saxi, loading on 28 February-1 March, bringing the final tally to 33 cargoes. State-owned Sonangol is now listed as marketer for 11 February cargoes.
Minor changes have been made to the loading schedules for a handful of grades. Loading dates for February cargoes of Clov, Gindungo, Nemba and Sangos have been postponed by a day, while cargoes of Cabinda and Sangos are subject to delays of 3-5 days. And the two Hungo cargoes planned in February have both been moved forward by one day.
Meanwhile, an official notice published alongside the final February schedule states that the Dalia terminal might undergo minor planned maintenance towards the end of February. Starting from 26 February, only Suezmaxes and empty very large crude carriers (VLCCs) will be allowed to berth at the terminal. The restrictions are set to last until the end of March.
Official notices also state that Total will carry out offloading operations at the Kaombo Norte and Kaombo Sul floating production, storage and offloading vessels (FPSOs) in block 32 without the presence of maritime agents on board, in an attempt to mitigate Covid-19 risks. The FPSOs serve as export terminals for the Gindungo and Mostarda grades.
