Yesterday, 5 November, the Petroleum Derivatives Regulatory Institute (IRDP) discussed incentives for initiatives to build and refurbish filling stations in Icolo and Bengo, investments in the oil and gas sector in this recently created province.
In terms of investment opportunities, the IRDP identified several areas of interest for Icolo and Bengo, namely the construction and operation of fuel filling stations; the construction and operation of storage facilities and pipelines; the implementation of piped gas networks and branches; the construction of lubricant factories; and containerised facilities for filling and reconditioning LPG cylinders.
Similarly, in the area of technical training in projects, installation and inspection of LPG networks and branches; wholesale and retail marketing and resale of LPG, lubricants and lighting oil.
The presentation was conducted by Flávio Santos, a technician from the Department of Commercial Relations, Tariffs and Prices (DRCTP), who pointed out that the municipality of Icolo e Bengo currently has 49 filling stations, distributed as follows: 17 belonging to Sonangol, 5 to Pumangol, 5 to Tema, 1 to Etu Energias and 19 to white flag companies.
With regard to storage facilities, the municipality does not yet have its own infrastructure, but benefits from its proximity to Luanda Province for the supply of its petrol stations.
During his speech, the IRDP representative pointed out that, during the period under review, 45,837.26 metric tonnes of petroleum products were sold, representing a 15.58% reduction compared to the previous quarter. Cumulative sales from January to September 2025 reached 151,803.99 metric tonnes of petroleum products.
The initiative is part of the IRDP’s plan to promote private investment and expand the national supply network, contributing to improved access to petroleum products and local economic development.
Source: O País Angola
