Angola Moves Towards Permanent Oil and Gas Licensing to Attract Investment
Angola’s ANPG Proposes Permanent Licensing Framework to Accelerate Oil and Gas Investment Angola plans to replace scheduled oil and gas licensing rounds with a permanent licensing framework that would allow investors to access available acreage and negotiate exploration agreements throughout the year. The National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANPG) announced the proposed shift during African Energy Week 2026 in Cape Town, as the country seeks to attract upstream investment, stimulate exploration and counter declining
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