Angolan Mining Oil & Gas

The growth of Angola’s oil industry is driving economic improvements and contributing to diversification across sectors, particularly in industries and agriculture, according to Braulio de Brito, president of the Association of Companies Providing Services in the Angolan Oil Industry (AECIPA). In an interview with Lusa during the Angola Oil & Gas Conference, de Brito stated, “The expansion of the oil industry translates into growth for the Angolan economy, promoting diversification and encouraging the development of

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Angola’s oil sector will continue to dominate the economy over the next decade, despite a gradual decline in its significance, according to Tiago Dionisio, chief economist at consultancy firm Eaglestone. Dionisio pointed out that oil’s contribution to Angola’s GDP has decreased from 43% in 2010 to 25.5% by the end of last year, and this downward trend is expected to continue. However, oil will remain the most important sector in terms of GDP. “Oil still

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