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 Launches Kaminho Offshore Project in Kwanza Basin, Pioneering Deepwater Development The Angolan Government, in partnership with a consortium led by TotalEnergies, has officially begun the construction phase of the Kaminho Project—the country’s first offshore oil development in the Kwanza Basin—marking a major milestone in Angola’s deepwater exploration sector. According to the National Oil, Gas, and Biofuels Agency (ANPG), activities at Petromar began last week with the fabrication of over 5,500 tons of metal structures
President João Lourenço Highlights Cabinda Refinery as Key to Angola’s Energy Independence and Export Potential President João Lourenço stated on Monday, during the inauguration of the Cabinda Refinery, that Angola is on track to achieve self-sufficiency in refined petroleum products with the completion of the Soyo and Lobito refineries, despite some challenges faced by the Soyo project. Speaking to journalists after the ceremony, the President emphasized that the Cabinda refinery, with an installed capacity of
President João Lourenço Launches Cabinda Refinery to Strengthen Angola’s Energy Security and Create Jobs President João Lourenço inaugurated the first phase of the Cabinda Refinery on Monday, marking a historic milestone in Angola’s energy sector. Budgeted at $473 million, the refinery will initially process 30,000 barrels of oil per day, with full capacity planned at 60,000 barrels per day. Angola is expected to sell its first refined products from the facility by the end of
Angolan Economists Highlight Cabinda Refinery as Milestone for Energy Self-Sufficiency and Job Creation Angolan economists have hailed the inauguration of the Cabinda refinery as a major milestone for the country’s energy sector, signaling increased self-sufficiency and reduced reliance on imported fuel. The Cabinda refinery, a private investment with 90% equity from Gemcorp and 10% from state-owned Sonangol, was officially opened on Monday by President João Lourenço. Economist Daniel Sapateiro emphasized that this is the first
French Energy Companies Strengthen Angola Presence Amid $18 Billion Investment Portfolio A French business delegation from the energy sector arrived in Angola this week to explore investment opportunities, at a time when French investment in the country exceeds $18 billion. “We have a business mission with ten companies,” said Sophie Aubert, French Ambassador to Angola, during a press briefing in Luanda. “They are not only here to make contacts but also to establish operations and
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
Angola’s Cabinda Oil Refinery to Begin Fuel Production by 2025, Reducing Reliance on Imports Angola’s long-awaited Cabinda oil refinery, the first new refinery built since the country gained independence nearly five decades ago, is expected to start producing fuel before the end of 2025, Oil and Gas Minister Diamantino Azevedo announced Monday. The 30,000-barrel-per-day (bpd) facility will be Angola’s second refinery and aims to reduce the country’s dependence on costly fuel imports, especially as the
Angola’s Future: High-Tech Diamonds, Digital Oilfields, and Renewable Power Angola is reshaping its economic identity through a high-tech transformation of its diamond and oil & gas industries. Long reliant on raw exports, the country is now investing in artificial intelligence, blockchain, and clean energy to create sustainable, transparent, and efficient resource sectors. The Saurimo Diamond Development Hub in Lunda Sul province is a centerpiece of Angola’s diamond renaissance. The complex integrates polishing factories, a hybrid
Angola’s Oil & Gas Sector Embraces Digital Transformation and Clean Energy Transition Angola is accelerating its transformation into a modern energy hub by deploying cutting-edge digital technologies in oil and gas exploration while expanding its renewable energy portfolio. The country, traditionally dependent on crude exports, is pursuing a balanced strategy: boosting efficiency in hydrocarbon production while investing in clean energy and infrastructure that can power sustainable growth. Angola’s oil-rich offshore basins remain a cornerstone of
