In addition to the head of the country, Diamantino Azevedo, the holders of the hydrocarbons, petroleum and mineral resources portfolios of Equatorial Guinea, who also presides over the Organization of Countries, will gather at the convention center in Luanda on Wednesday and Thursday. Oil Exporters (OPEC), Senegal, Democratic Republic of Congo and Venezuela.
The leaders of the world's largest oil companies, such as Total, BP and Chrevron, will discuss decarbonization strategies and global trends in the upstream production sector, as well as investment opportunities to counter the decline in production in Angola.
The mobilization of capital to develop infrastructure, especially refineries, will be addressed by those responsible for financial institutions and investment funds and there will also be a session dedicated exclusively to women in the sector, with seven female speakers.
Optimizing gas potential in Angola is another highlighted topic, taking into account the role of this resource as transition energy.
Angola is emerging as an important player in this sector, with the first non-associated gas project underway - Quilima and Maboqueiro - which is expected to start in 2026 and involves a consortium operated by Azule Energy, with TotalEnergies, Chevron and Sonangol.
Over the course of these two days, several agreements will also be signed, including one between Azule Energy (which associates BP and Eni in Angola) and the state oil company Sonangol, for decarbonization initiatives, and another involving Ambipar and Kini Energias, relating to the installation of an industrial unit of waste suction equipment.
Expand and promote the exploration of new discoveries, ensure the participation of Angolans in the main sector of their economy, achieve self-sufficiency in fuels, address the narrative of a fair energy transition, developing natural gas resources and other alternative energy sources, ensuring the economic development, are the main highlights of this event organized by the consultancy Energy Capital &Power.
