Africa-Press – Angola. The ruling MPLA party’s first secretary in Bengo Province, Maria Nelumba, stated that the entry into operation of the Cabinda oil refinery represents a milestone for the Angolan oil industry and a boost to economic diversification.
She was speaking at the 8th ordinary meeting of the party’s provincial committee, having added that the refinery inaugurated on Monday by the Head of State will contribute to increasing youth employment in the oil sector.
The oil refinery has an installed capacity of 60,000 barrels/day and its first phase could begin with a production of 30,000 barrels/day, reducing the country’s dependence on fuel by approximately 14%, however, when the second phase is completed, the reduction could reach 42%.
The Cabinda refinery includes a Crude Oil Distillation Unit (CDU), a Jet A1 treatment unit, a floating docking system and gas pipelines, as well as a desalination unit.
Maria Nelumba advocated the need to publicize and preserve the economic and social gains that the country has achieved since independence.
The political leader advised that provinces in the north-central region of the country must continue to be an example of unity, discipline and ideological firmness in implementing the directives of the highest bodies of the country’s ruling party.
“We must remain vigilant and closely monitor all political actions to better understand the phenomena observed in the new territorial districts, so that we can, with due anticipation, devise the best combat strategies and thus gain greater prominence,” she emphasized.
She considered the meeting an opportunity to consolidate cohesion, renew energy, and reaffirm the commitment to continue serving the people with dedication, leadership, and patriotic spirit.
At the meeting, party members were informed about the readjustment of membership growth projects and the process of holding of ordinary balance sheet assemblies of its women’s wing, the Angolan Women’s Organization (OMA), to renew mandates.
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