EY Deploys Artificial Intelligence to Cut Flaring and Improve Operations in Angola’s Oil and Gas Industry
Ernst & Young (EY) is leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) solutions to enhance operational efficiency, reduce environmental impact, and support financial stability in Angola’s oil and gas sector.
Speaking to Energy Capital & Power during the Angola Oil & Gas 2025 Conference, André Afonso, Managing Partner at EY Angola, said the firm is deploying advanced digital tools to help energy companies predict operational issues, minimize downtime, and significantly cut gas flaring across production facilities.
“AI improves efficiency. These solutions can be applied to optimize operations in LNG plants, offshore platforms, or even during oil and gas transportation,” Afonso explained.
He highlighted a recent success case:
“By deploying AI to monitor our client’s operations in real time, we were able to detect and prevent flaring events before they happened,” he said, noting that proactive monitoring has already led to measurable sustainability gains.
Financing and Investment Advisory Support
Beyond digital transformation, EY also plays a strategic role in securing financing and shaping investment strategies for oil and gas companies operating in Angola.
“Our main business is to find financiers and connect them with promising oil and gas projects,” Afonso said, citing ongoing partnerships involving the Cabinda and Lobito refineries.
Through its transaction advisory services, EY helps companies develop business plans, conduct audits, and structure financial deals to attract investors and ensure operational stability in a volatile global energy environment.
Focus on Angola’s Emerging Gas Market
Afonso identified Angola’s growing natural gas market as a key area for future expansion. Since the separation of Sonangol’s concessionary functions and the establishment of the National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANPG), Angola has seen renewed interest in gas exploration and production.
“Exploration of gas must be prioritized across all blocks with untapped reservoirs,” Afonso emphasized. “EY is committed to connecting gas exploration companies with trading partners and financial institutions to accelerate development.”
Driving a Digital and Sustainable Future
EY’s integration of AI into Angola’s oil and gas sector underscores the company’s commitment to digital transformation, environmental sustainability, and economic resilience.
As Angola positions itself as a regional energy leader, EY’s initiatives demonstrate how data-driven innovation can help traditional industries transition toward a smarter, cleaner, and more competitive future.
