The review of Angola’s General Electricity Law, recently approved by the Council of Ministers, will soon pave the way for private sector participation in energy transmission once it receives approval from the National Assembly.
This announcement was made by the Minister of Energy and Water, João Baptista Borges, during the opening of the 13th Consultative Council of the sector, held in Luanda.
Borges emphasized that this development is critical for advancing cross-border energy interconnection projects with neighboring countries such as Namibia, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Zambia.
These projects are intended to facilitate energy exports from Angola, and there is strong interest from private investors to engage in this effort.
The minister highlighted that one of the key priorities for the sector is the expansion of energy transmission and distribution networks.
This expansion is expected to bring new provinces and regions into the national electricity system, providing affordable and environmentally sustainable energy to millions of Angolans.
Borges further noted Angola’s continued focus on harnessing its vast renewable resources, particularly hydropower.
He cited ongoing projects like the construction of the 2,170 MW Caculo Cabaça hydroelectric plant, alongside the rehabilitation and modernization of the Luachimo, Matala, and Cunje plants, which are set to be completed this year.
As a result of these initiatives, Angola’s energy mix now includes 66% renewable capacity, marking significant progress over the past decade.
