Angola’s national oil company Sonangol is pursuing an aggressive development strategy in Angola, seeking to consolidate its position as the leading upstream operator. The company has a strong portfolio in Angola, with stakes in 35 concessions and daily production exceeding 200,000 barrels per day (bpd). Working in collaboration with international and regional stakeholders, the company is a driving force behind Angola’s hydrocarbon-oriented development objectives.
A high-level Sonangol delegation is participating in this year’s Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference – which takes place on September 3 and 4 in Luanda. The delegation – representing the various segments of Sonangol’s portfolio – joins Sonangol President Sebastião Gaspar Martins at the event to discuss the company’s evolving strategy in Angola. Speakers include Katia Epalanga, Executive Board Member; Tatiana Silva, General Director of Sonangol Academy; Alda Agostinho, Exploration Director; and Higino Fernandes, Renewable Energy Director. The delegation participates in various discussion panels and presentations, reflecting the company’s long-term commitment to the future of oil and gas in Angola.
AOG is the largest oil and gas event in Angola. Held with the full support of the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas; the National Agency for Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels; the Petroleum Products Regulatory Institute; the national oil company Sonangol; and the African Energy Chamber; the event is a platform for signing agreements and advancing Angola’s oil and gas industry. To sponsor or participate as a delegate, please contact sales@energycapitalpower.com
Sonangol’s participation comes as the company consolidates its status as a major producer, with key project milestones achieved in 2025. These include the start of production from FPSO Agogo – located in Block 15/06 in the Agogo Integrated West Hub Development -, the Begonia oil field in Block 17/06, and the CLOV Phase 3 Development in Block 17 in July 2025. The projects collectively add 180,000 bpd to the market. In collaboration with Gemcorp, Sonangol is also preparing to begin operations at the Cabinda Refinery in September. The first phase of development will have a capacity of 30,000 bpd, while a planned second phase will double production to 60,000 bpd.
On the exploration front, Sonangol is working to unlock new discoveries, both onshore and offshore. As a regular participant in the country’s multi-year licensing round, Sonangol has positioned itself at the forefront of Angola’s exploration effort. As the country prepares to launch its next licensing round – which includes ten blocks for exploration in the Kwanza and Benguela basins – Sonangol is further solidifying its market presence.
Sonangol’s investments extend beyond the oil and gas sector, with the country leading Angola’s just energy transition through a diversified portfolio that includes renewable energy projects. The company has expanded into industrial and renewable energy projects, working with international partners to develop mining and steel projects, green hydrogen facilities and solar energy. These efforts align with the company’s strategy of incorporating alternative energy solutions across its portfolio and reflect the critical role that upstream operators play in supporting Angola’s transition. Sonangol’s delegation at AOG 2025 will not only share insights on these projects, but also outline how the company’s evolving investment strategy will unlock economic opportunities for the people of Angola.
