Since its launch in 2019, the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference has evolved into the premier deal-making platform for the country’s energy sector.
Facilitating major investment agreements, public-private partnerships, and cross-border collaborations, AOG has played a pivotal role in shaping Angola’s oil and gas industry.
The 2025 edition, aims to further drive industry expansion, investment, and cooperation, continuing its legacy of securing high-impact energy deals.
Key Deals from Past AOG Conferences
AOG 2024: Strengthening Cross-Border Development
• Angola and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) signed new terms for Block 14 development.
• Angola and DRC finance ministries established a cooperation agreement.
• Angola’s National Oil, Gas & Biofuels Agency (ANPG) and Mozambique’s National Petroleum Institute signed a joint project deal.
• Sonangol, Conjuncta, CWP, and Gauff secured a green hydrogen agreement.
• Famar and Angobetumes signed an MoU for fuel storage management.
AOG 2023: Expanding Industry Cooperation
• Azule Energy and Sonangol collaborated on decarbonising Angola’s oil and gas sector.
• Etu Energias and SLB signed a Technical Services Agreement for Block 2/5.
• ANPG partnered with three Angolan universities to enhance technical energy expertise.
• Multiple MoUs were signed, covering waste management, business partnerships, and energy sector knowledge-sharing.
AOG 2022: Enhancing Regional Ties
• Angola signed an MoU with Namibia to enhance bilateral oil and gas cooperation.
• Equatorial Guinea and the DRC strengthened energy sector synergies.
• ANPG and Sierra Leone’s Petroleum Directorate committed to intensified collaboration in the oil and gas sector.
AOG 2021: Attracting Exploration Investment
• ANPG launched Angola’s 2021 Bid Round for deepwater exploration, following the 2020 tender for Lower Congo and Kwanza onshore blocks.
• Introduced an open-door licensing system, enabling direct negotiations with investors outside traditional bidding rounds.
AOG 2019: Advancing Energy Infrastructure
• Sonangol and United Shine partnered to build the Cabinda Refinery.
• An LNG import and regasification terminal was approved.
• ANPG signed agreements with ExxonMobil for Block 15 and Eni for offshore development.
• Sonangol E.P awarded Kinetics Technology the construction contract for the Luanda Refinery’s Gasoline Production Unit.
The Future of Angola’s Oil & Gas Industry
AOG has cemented its position as a platform for energy transformation in Angola, fostering investment, sustainability, and innovation.
As already said, the 2025 edition aims to accelerate industry growth, unlock new opportunities in hydrocarbons and renewables, and strengthen regional and global partnerships.
As Angola continues to modernise its energy sector, AOG remains a key driver in shaping the nation’s energy future.
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