Azule Energy Begins First Oil Shipment from Agogo Integrated West Hub in Angola’s Lower Congo Basin The first cargo from the Agogo Integrated West Hub (IWH) development project, operated by Azule Energy in Block 15/06 in the Lower Congo Basin, offshore Angola, was officially shipped on Wednesday. Permission for shipping was granted by Angolan President João Lourenço during the opening of the Angola Oil & Gas 2025 Conference and Exhibition, with the ceremony presided over
Angola Announces 2025 Oil Licensing Round to Boost Exploration in Kwanza and Benguela Basins Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, has announced that the country’s next oil licensing round will be launched by Q4 2025, offering acreage in the Kwanza and Benguela basins. Speaking during a Ministerial Fireside Chat sponsored by Vitol at the Angola Oil & Gas Conference and Exhibition 2025, Minister Azevedo emphasized that the round is part of
Red Sky Energy Targets Appraisal Drilling in Angola’s Block 6/24 After Resource Assessment Australian independent explorer Red Sky Energy has confirmed its next phase of activity in Angola, with plans to advance Block 6/24 toward appraisal drilling. The company acquired a 35% stake in the block in early 2025 and continues to develop exploration activities aimed at confirming commercial viability and preparing for full-scale development. Speaking at the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025 Conference,
ReconAfrica Begins Surface Sampling in Angola’s Damara Fold Belt to Unlock Onshore Oil Potential Reconnaissance Energy Africa (ReconAfrica) has announced the deployment of a technical team to Angola’s Damara Fold Belt to conduct surface sampling in areas of potential oil seeps. The move marks the company’s first on-the-ground exploration activity in Angola and represents a significant milestone in its regional growth strategy. The announcement was made by Brian Reinsborough, CEO of ReconAfrica, during a technical
Alfort Petroleum Targets Onshore Growth with Block KON 8 Well Proposal in Angola Angolan independent oil and gas company Alfort Petroleum has confirmed it is preparing a well proposal for Block KON 8, scheduled for submission in the second quarter of 2026. The proposal will be presented to Angola’s national concessionaire, the National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency (ANPG), as well as the block’s joint venture partners for approval. The announcement was made by Gianni
Namibia Seeks Angola’s Guidance to Unlock Oil and Gas Potential and Drive Regional Energy Growth Maggy Shino, Petroleum Commissioner at Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons, underscored the critical role of regional collaboration in shaping Africa’s energy future during the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025 Conference and Exhibition. Delivering a keynote address on behalf of Kornelia Shilunga, Presidential Special Advisor and Head of the Upstream Petroleum Unit in the Office of the President, Shino
TotalEnergies Boosts Angola Production with New Drilling, Begonia and CLOV Phase 3 Projects TotalEnergies Angola has reaffirmed its commitment to sustaining and expanding oil production in the country, with plans to drill one exploration well per year. The announcement was made by Martin Deffontaines, Country Manager at TotalEnergies Angola, during an onstage interview at the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025 Conference and Exhibition. As one of Angola’s largest oil producers, TotalEnergies faces natural declines
ExxonMobil Launches New Drilling Phase at Angola’s Block 15 After License Extension to 2037 ExxonMobil is preparing to launch a new drilling campaign at Block 15 in Angola following the signing of a fresh agreement with the National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency (ANPG) during the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025 Conference and Exhibition. Speaking in an on-stage interview at the event, Katrina Fisher, Country Manager of ExxonMobil Angola, confirmed that a drillship has
ExxonMobil Signs Deal with ANPG to Expand Block 15 Acreage, Unlocking New Oil Resources in Angola Energy major ExxonMobil and its partners in Block 15 have signed a new agreement with Angola’s upstream regulator, the National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency (ANPG), expanding the block’s acreage and extending its production potential. The agreement was formalized during the Angola Oil & Gas 2025 Conference and Exhibition last week in Luanda, marking another milestone in Angola’s strategy
ExxonMobil Boosts Offshore Safety and Efficiency in Angola with Drone and 3D Sonar Technology Global energy major ExxonMobil is revolutionizing offshore oil and gas operations in Angola through the adoption of drone-based inspections and advanced 3D sonar imaging. The company invests nearly $1 billion annually in innovative technologies, with a strong focus on improving safety, reducing downtime, and enhancing data accuracy across its global operations. Speaking at an ExxonMobil-sponsored pre-conference session during the Angola Oil
