Sonangol Showcases Critical Minerals Strategy at Mining Indaba 2026

Sonangol Highlights Critical Minerals and Lubricants Portfolio at Mining Indaba 2026 in Cape Town Angola’s state energy company, Sonangol, is participating for the first time in Mining Indaba 2026, taking place in Cape Town, South Africa. The company’s primary objective is to present its emerging mining projects, with a particular emphasis on critical minerals aligned with the global energy transition. In a statement, Sonangol said its participation reflects a strategic focus on research and prospecting

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Angola Oil & Gas Conference Set to Spotlight Investment and Long-Term Energy Growth

Angola Oil & Gas 2026: Luanda Conference to Attract 3,000 Delegates and $70bn in Upstream Investment Focus The Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) Conference and Exhibition, scheduled for 9–10 September in Luanda, is expected to bring together around 3,000 participants, 150 speakers, and more than 600 companies under the theme “Investing in Angola’s Future.” Organised by Energy Capital & Power, the event was officially launched on Tuesday evening and is positioned as a strategic platform

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Angola to Showcase Mineral Potential at Mining Indaba 2026 in South Africa

Angola Highlights Mining Investment Opportunities at Mining Indaba 2026 The Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum, and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, will lead the Angolan delegation at the 32nd edition of the Mining Indaba, scheduled for February 9–12, 2026, in Cape Town, South Africa. According to a statement from the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum, and Gas (MIREMPET), the conference will adopt the theme “Together Stronger: Progress Through Partnerships”, emphasizing innovation, sustainability, investment attraction, and the future

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Africa Needs Grids to Move Power from Renewable Energy Projects to End Users

Africa stands at a defining moment in its energy transition. With some of the world’s richest solar, wind and hydro resources, the continent is rapidly scaling up renewable energy generation. However, a critical bottleneck threatens to derail this progress: the lack of adequate, modern and interconnected power grid infrastructure to move electricity from generation sites to where it is needed most. Across the continent, hundreds of renewable energy projects – from utility-scale solar farms in

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AU–EU Summit in Luanda Seen as Key Step Toward a Prosperous and Sustainable Future for Both Continents

The chairman of the Committee of Permanent Representatives to the African Union (AU), Miguel Bembe, stated on Sunday that the 7th AU–EU Summit in Luanda is of vital importance, as it presents opportunities to build a prosperous and sustainable future for both Africa and Europe. Speaking at the opening session of the meeting between AU and EU officials—convened to prepare for the Summit of Heads of State and Government—Bembe highlighted that the strength of the

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Africa Urged to Mobilise Pension Funds to Drive Energy and Infrastructure Growth

African Pension Funds Urged to Drive Energy Infrastructure Growth at G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum The G20 Africa Energy Investment Forum, hosted by the African Energy Chamber (AEC), underscored the critical role African pension funds can play in closing the continent’s energy and infrastructure investment gap. Speaking at the forum, NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the AEC, urged African nations to mobilise domestic capital to meet rapidly growing energy demands.“Millions of Africans still lack access

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COP30 to Bring Global Climate Debate to the Amazon in 2025

Belém Hosts COP30 as World Leaders Focus on Amazon’s Role in Climate Action The heart of the Amazon will host the 30th United Nations Conference on Climate Change (COP30), taking place from 10 to 21 November 2025. This edition of the conference is expected to mark a decisive turning point for international climate policy, as world leaders gather within the planet’s largest rainforest to discuss urgent environmental challenges. COP30—the Conference of the Parties—is the central

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President João Lourenço to Open the 3rd Angola International Mining Conference (AIMC 2025)

Angola Hosts AIMC 2025: President Lourenço to Inaugurate Major Mining Investment Forum in Luanda President João Lourenço will officially open the 3rd edition of the Angola International Mining Conference (AIMC 2025), which begins this Wednesday, October 22, at the Talatona Convention Center in Luanda. According to a statement from the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas (MIREMPET), the event — organized in partnership with Sankofa Advisory Group and Bumbar Mining — will run through

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Mozambique and Nigeria LNG Projects Near Final Investment Decisions as Africa Targets 120 MTPA by 2035

Africa’s LNG Boom: Mozambique and Nigeria Edge Closer to Major FIDs Major African LNG projects in Mozambique and Nigeria are advancing toward Final Investment Decisions (FIDs), with developers highlighting significant progress in commercial, regulatory, and design frameworks aimed at ensuring global competitiveness. Speaking at Africa Energy Week 2025, Arnie Gibbs, Chair of Mozambique Rovuma Ventures at ExxonMobil, confirmed that the Rovuma LNG project is targeting FID in 2026. “From my perspective, the stars are aligning

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President Lourenço Highlights Angola’s Oil Sector as Engine of Economic Growth and Energy Transition

Angola President Emphasizes Oil’s Role in Economy and Energy Transition at Angola Oil & Gas 2025 Conference Angolan President João Lourenço underscored the importance of oil for the country’s economy and development, stressing that hydrocarbon-producing nations have the right to continue developing their resources despite the global challenges posed by climate change. Speaking at the 6th Angola Oil & Gas 2025 International Conference in Talatona, Luanda, President Lourenço acknowledged the severity of climate change while

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