Angola’s Oil Production Set to Rebound in 2026 Despite Ongoing Economic Dependence The consulting firm Oxford Economics forecasts that Angola’s oil production will increase to 1.14 million barrels per day in 2026, representing a 6.5 percent rise compared to the average daily output of 1.07 million barrels recorded in 2025. According to a commentary on December oil production, the projected growth will be driven by the commissioning of new projects in the third quarter of
Angola Produces 31.9 Million Barrels of Crude Oil in December 2025, ANPG Reports Angola produced 31,863,172 barrels of crude oil in December 2025, equivalent to an average daily output of 1,027,844 barrels, according to the monthly production summary released by the National Agency of Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG). The agency noted that average daily crude production fell short of the monthly target of 1,080,238 barrels per day. Total production of crude oil and associated
Angola Exports 357 Million Barrels of Oil in 2025, Generating $24 Billion in Revenue Angola exported 93.94 million barrels of oil in the fourth quarter of 2025, reinforcing its status as a strategic global supplier. For the full year, total oil exports reached 357.10 million barrels, generating approximately $24 billion in revenue, according to the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas. The data was presented by the Secretary of State for Oil and Gas,
Angola to Boost Oil Exploration to Maintain Production Above One Million Barrels Per Day Angola’s Secretary of State for Oil and Gas, José Barroso, has confirmed that the country plans to increase investment in oil exploration to halt the decline in production and sustain output above one million barrels per day. Speaking on the sidelines of the Angola Oil & Gas conference launch, Barroso emphasised that the government’s priority is reversing the downward trend in
Lobito Atlantic Railway Sets Traffic and Port Handling Records, Strengthening Lobito Corridor At the end of 2025 and the beginning of 2026, Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) achieved significant operational milestones, reinforcing the Lobito Corridor’s position as a strategic logistics platform for regional and international trade. In December 2025, LAR recorded its highest monthly throughput to date, handling 37,000 tonnes of cargo across both domestic and international traffic. Building on this momentum, January 2026 marked another
Afreximbank Secures US$1.75bn Syndicated Facility to Support Sonangol and Angola’s Oil Exports The African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) has successfully closed a US$1.75 billion syndicated receivables purchase facility for Sonangol, Angola’s national oil company, in a transaction expected to significantly strengthen the country’s energy sector and export capacity. The facility, arranged in collaboration with other mandated lead arrangers, will support Sonangol’s operating and capital expenditure requirements. It also advances Afreximbank’s mandate to promote African-led financing solutions
Angola Accelerates Non-Associated Gas Development to Boost LNG Exports and Domestic Energy Demand Angola is accelerating a strategic shift in its gas sector, moving beyond reliance on associated gas reinjection toward non-associated gas development, LNG optimization, expanded midstream infrastructure, and rising domestic demand. The transition marks a critical inflection point in the country’s long-term energy strategy as declining oil output heightens the need to maximize gas monetization. For much of its post-independence history, Angola treated
Angola Begins Construction of Luena–Saurimo Railway Linking Moxico and Lunda-Sul Angola’s Ministry of Transport has officially launched construction of the Luena–Saurimo Railway Branch, marking a major milestone in the expansion and modernisation of the country’s national rail network. The ceremony included the laying of the first stone and the signing of the consignment notice for the project, which will directly connect the provinces of Moxico and Lunda-Sul. The project has been awarded to a consortium
N’dola Sul Start-Up Boosts Angola’s Oil Output as Government and Chevron Extend Life of Block 0 The start-up of the N’dola Sul oil project in Block 0 has been hailed as a major milestone for Angola’s oil industry, strengthening national production capacity and extending the life of one of the country’s most historic offshore assets. Speaking at the ceremony marking the start of production, the Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, underscored
GIA Eyes Certification of Angolan Diamonds as U.S. Interest in Angola’s Diamond Sector Grows Angola’s diamond industry is attracting growing interest from the United States, with the Gemological Institute of America (GIA) signalling its intention to collaborate on the certification of diamonds produced in the country. The initiative could strengthen Angola’s position in the global diamond market while supporting local economic development. During a visit to diamond sector infrastructure in Lunda Sul Province, a GIA
