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
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
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
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
Financing Angola’s Energy Future: Banco BCS, BODIVA, AFC and Partners Showcase Funding Solutions for Local Companies Banco BCS-sponsored panel at the Angola Oil & Gas 2025 Conference and Exhibition shed light on the vital role of financing in unlocking opportunities for Angola’s local oil and gas companies. As Angola works to reverse declining oil production and increase the participation of indigenous service providers, the financial sector is stepping up to provide the tools and capital
Angola Block 33/24 Development Agreement Signed by ANPG, Shell, Chevron at AOG 2025 An agreement to advance development activities at Angola’s Block 33/24 was signed during the Angola Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition (AOG 2025), held from September 3-4 in Luanda. The deal was formalized by Angola’s upstream regulator, the National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency (ANPG), alongside national oil company Sonangol and international energy majors Shell and Chevron. Block 33 is located in
Angola Oil & Gas 2025 Highlights Natural Gas, Refining Expansion, and $60 Billion Investment Portfolio Oil and gas continue to drive Angola’s economic development, taking center stage at Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025, which kicks off Wednesday with more than 2,500 delegates from 40 countries. Luis Conde, Director of the event—the largest industry conference in Angola—expressed optimism about the country’s energy strategy, emphasizing that Angola remains attractive to investors despite volatile crude prices. “The
Catoca Celebrates 30 Years with Expo in Luanda Showcasing Innovation and Sustainability in Angola’s Diamond Sector From August 26 to 28, Luanda will host Expo Catoca, an event dedicated to celebrating the 30th anniversary of Catoca, Angola’s leading diamond mining company and operator of the world’s fourth-largest open-pit diamond mine. Held under the slogan “Here, where diamonds meet the community”, the expo will serve as a platform for reflection, knowledge-sharing, and showcasing the company’s most
Angola Oil and Gas 2025 to Break Records with Presidential Opening and Global Energy CEOs President João Lourenço will officially open the 6th edition of Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025, scheduled to take place on September 3rd and 4th in Luanda. This year’s conference marks a milestone, coinciding with Angola’s 50th anniversary of independence, and is set to be the largest and most internationally attended edition since the event’s inception. According to a press
The African Energy Chamber (AEC), the voice of the African energy sector, urges OPEC member states and their allies to take decisive action to reverse global bans on fossil fuel financing and champion Africa’s right to develop its oil and gas resources. As the 9th OPEC International Seminar convened on Tuesday in Vienna, the Chamber reiterated that it is time to urgently put upstream financing back on the table and push back against policies that
