Angola Launches Ndungu Field Production, Targeting 60,000 bpd at Peak Output National Agency of Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG) and Azule Energy have announced the start of full field development at the Ndungu field offshore Angola, marked by the commencement of production from its first three wells. According to ANPG, the milestone represents a significant step forward in the Agogo West Hub Integrated Development (AIWH), a project designed to maximize hydrocarbon recovery in the western
Eni Announces Major 500 Million Barrel Oil Discovery Offshore Angola at Algaita-01 Well Eni has confirmed a significant oil discovery at the Algaita-01 exploration well in Block 15/06, offshore Angola, approximately 18 kilometers from the Olombendo floating production, storage and offloading unit (FPSO). Preliminary estimates indicate that the discovery contains approximately 500 million barrels of oil in place, reinforcing the exploration potential of Angola’s deepwater Lower Congo Basin. Drilling Results and Reservoir Quality The Algaita-01
Angola Oil Exports Reach 357 Million Barrels in 2025 as China, India and Indonesia Lead Demand Angola exported 93.94 million barrels of crude oil in the fourth quarter of 2025, bringing total annual exports to 357.10 million barrels, according to the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas. The exports generated approximately $24 billion in revenue for the year. The figures were presented by Secretary of State for Oil and Gas José Barroso during a
Cabinda Refinery Set to Supply Diesel and Jet Fuel from March as Gemcorp Plans $700M Expansion The Chief Executive Officer of Gemcorp announced in Luanda that the Cabinda Refinery is expected to begin supplying petroleum products to the market as early as March, following the completion of final performance tests. Speaking at the launch of Imbono, an integrated investment development platform, Marcelo Hofke said commissioning activities are nearing completion, with testing scheduled to conclude by
Angola’s Oil Sector Attracts Over $14 Billion Annually, Plans $70 Billion Investment to Maintain Output Through 2030 Angola’s oil sector has attracted more than $14 billion in annual investment over the past three years, a significant increase from the approximately $8 billion per year recorded in 2019, according to the head of the National Agency for Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG). ANPG President Paulino Jerónimo presented the results of the agency’s 2019–2025 cycle and outlined
Angola Announces 500 Million Barrel Oil Discovery at Algaita-01 Well in Block 15/06 Angola’s National Agency of Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG) has announced a new oil discovery at the Algaita-01 exploration well in Block 15/06, located in the Lower Congo Basin offshore Angola. Preliminary estimates indicate recoverable resources of approximately 500 million barrels. According to ANPG, drilling operations began on January 10 in water depths of 667 meters, approximately 18 kilometers from the FPSO
Namibia Joins Luanda Accord; India’s GJEPC and Dubai’s DMCC to Become Natural Diamond Council Members Namibia has formally signed the Luanda Accord, becoming the latest government to commit funding to support global marketing of natural diamonds through the Natural Diamond Council (NDC). The announcement was made during the second high-level meeting of the Luanda Accord, held at the 2026 Investing in African Mining Indaba in Cape Town. Established in June 2025, the accord seeks to
Angola Targets 20–30% Stake in De Beers Amid Push for African Coordination in Diamond Industry Angola is seeking to acquire a 20% to 30% stake in De Beers, the global diamond powerhouse currently owned by UK-based mining group Anglo American, as African diamond-producing nations explore a coordinated strategy to gain greater influence over the industry’s most valuable assets. The move comes as Anglo American prepares to divest De Beers, amid weakening diamond prices and intensifying
Angola’s Endiama Plans to Boost Diamond Output to 17 Million Carats by 2027 Angola’s state-owned diamond producer, Endiama, plans to increase annual production to 17 million carats by 2027, building on a record-breaking performance that has reinforced the country’s position in the global diamond industry. According to a government publication distributed at the 2025 Africa Mining Indaba in Cape Town, Endiama produced 14 million carats of rough diamonds in 2024—the highest output in the company’s
World Bank Boosts Regional Cooperation for Lobito Corridor to Drive Trade and Growth World Bank Managing Director of Operations, Anna Bjerde, is in Angola from February 4–6, 2026, for the first high-level coordination meeting focused on the Lobito Corridor. The meeting brings together finance, transport, and trade ministers from Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), and Zambia to strengthen regional collaboration on this strategic infrastructure linking southern and central Africa to international markets. The
