Angola will launch its next upstream licensing round in Q1, 2025, offering 10 blocks for exploration in the Kwanza and Benguela Basins. The round is expected to boost investments in undeveloped acreage. To support the development of new concessions, Angola is prioritizing the upgrade and expansion of logistics and downstream infrastructure, targeting efficient distribution to solidify the country’s status as a regional petroleum hub.
The Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference – taking place October 2-3 in Luanda – features speakers from major logistics and downstream companies active in Angola. Participating in panel discussions and leading technical workshops, speakers will draw insight into Angola’s infrastructure pipeline, providing updates on projects, new investments and regional expansion opportunities.
AOG is the largest oil and gas event in Angola. Taking place with the full support of the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas; the National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency; the Petroleum Derivatives Regulatory Institute; national oil company Sonangol; and the African Energy Chamber; the event is a platform to sign deals and advance Angola’s oil and gas industry. To sponsor or participate as a delegate, please contact sales@energycapitalpower.com.
Operator of an onshore supply base near the capital city of Luanda, Sonangol Integrated Logistics Services (SONILS) supports up to 65% of the country’s daily oil production through services related to cargo handling, engineering, development and lease of specialized oil and gas facilities. Given the base’s modernized design, neighboring Namibia aims to replicate SONILS’ base to support its own oil and gas projects. A tripartite agreement was signed to this effect between Angola’s NOC Sonangol, Namibia’s NOC Namcor and the Namibian Ports Authority in 2024. During AOG 2024, SONILS Managing Director Anabela Marcos; Commercial Director Joaquim Chipuco; and Deputy Managing Director Paulo Henriques will unpack the impacts of the base on Angola’s production goals.
Multimodal logistics operator Africa Global Logistics (AGL) launched the AGL Lobito Terminal in Angola in April 2024. The container and multipurpose terminal – situated at the Port of Lobito – has the capacity to handle more than one million tons of bulk goods per year and affirms the country’s role as a regional logistics hub. At AOG 2024, AGL’s Country Manager for Angola Jean Yves-Lunot will explore the role the terminal can play in supporting oil and gas trade within southern Africa.
Delivering innovative market solutions to Angola’s oil and gas industry, Angolan logistics and supply chain management company Cabship signed an MoU in 2023 with maritime services provider Octomar for the creation of a diving and offshore marine support company in the Cabinda Special Zone. The newly-formed company will offer comprehensive subsea and offshore maritime support services for Angola’s oil and gas industry. Cabship General Manager Luis Silva will provide an update on the company, unpacking how logistical support is driving efficient operations across the industry.
Meanwhile, global logistics and shipping company DHL is gradually expanding its presence across southern Africa. In Angola, the company supports the oil, gas and energy sectors through international and domestic transport logistics services including road, shipping, warehousing and industrial projects. Egídio Monteiro, CEO of Southern Africa DHL will share insight into strategies for driving efficiency in transport and logistics at AOG 2024.
Across the broader economy, companies to the likes of multinational commodity trader Trafigura connect producers and consumers of minerals, metals and energy through the deployment of infrastructure and logistics. The company is part of the Lobito Atlantic Railway Consortium, which was awarded a 30-year concession for the operation, maintenance and management of the Lobito railway – connecting the copperbelts of the DRC and Zambia to global markets via Angola’s Port of Lobito. Matthieu Milandri, Head of Upstream Finance at Trafigura, will discuss how the company supports the upstream energy industry, detailing strategies for raising capital to support projects.
Also joining the AOG 2024 conference is Nweba, the first Mozambican company dedicated to procurement and logistics for the construction, oil, gas, mining and energy sectors. Mozambique is expected to become a major LNG exporter in the next decade, with the country exporting its inaugural LNG cargo from the Coral Sul project in 2022. Eugenia Langa, CEO of Nweba will explore the value regional collaboration across the logistics industry can play in southern Africa and the role Nweba is poised to play in supporting Mozambique’s energy developments.
For more information on the AOG 2024 program, visit https://angolaoilandgas.com/attend/conference-program
