The Angolan government has approved amendments to the General Electricity Law, removing the state’s monopoly on electricity transmission.
This move aims to attract private investment, accelerate national electrification, and support regional energy interconnections, according to Secretary of State for Energy, Arlindo Bota.
The proposed law, passed in parliament on Thursday, transitions the energy transport segment from exclusive state control to a public service concession model.
Speaking during an extraordinary parliamentary session, Bota emphasized that this reform eliminates legal barriers to private sector participation and harmonizes access to economic activities in electricity transmission.
The changes aim to ensure critical investments for the country’s rapid electrification while reducing the financial burden on public resources.
Bota noted that the revised framework would also promote greater transparency, competitiveness, and plurality in the electricity market, paving the way for independent power producers to play a more active role.
The legal reform marks a significant step in modernizing Angola’s energy sector and fostering private sector collaboration to meet growing national and regional energy demands.
