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Zawya
29-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
FAMAR Strengthens Angolan Downstream, Returns as Silver Sponsor of Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025
Bunkering and maritime services company FAMAR has joined the sixth edition of the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) conference as a Silver Sponsor, reinforcing its commitment to Angola's growing downstream sector. As the company expands its port infrastructure to support offshore oil and gas operations, FAMAR's presence at AOG 2025 will facilitate new opportunities for industry collaboration and investment. With extensive operations across Angola's ports, FAMAR plays a key role in the distribution and trade of petroleum products and services. The company is actively modernizing port infrastructure with integrated solutions in fuel storage, management and ship repair. At AOG 2024, FAMAR signed a Memorandum of Understanding with construction firm Angobetumes to jointly manage two fuel storage tanks at the Port of Luanda and three tanks at the Lobito Terminal. All five tanks have been certified by national authorities for the storage and marketing of petroleum, strengthening Angola's fuel storage capacity in strategic locations. Beyond fuel storage, FAMAR offers a wide range of maritime services including passenger and cargo transport, training and vessel chartering. The company supplies marine fuels – such as Marine Diesel MGO and Fuel Oil IFO 180 cts – for all ship types and facilitates both import and export of refined petroleum products. FAMAR also manages full-cycle maintenance and repair for a variety of floating marine assets, playing a vital role in supporting Angola's offshore oil and gas projects. Notable partnerships include work with Azule Energy on Block 18, as well as contributions to the Platina Oil Field and Greater Plutonio developments. 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@ Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital&Power.
Zawya
10-04-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Unlock Business-to-Business (B2B) Networking Opportunities at Angola Oil & Gas 2025
Angola's planned licensing round in 2025, upcoming infrastructure developments and flexible block opportunities highlight the vast potential across the country's upstream oil and gas market. On the downstream side – with over 400,000 barrels per day of planned refining capacity, a drive to connect Angola's oilfields to regional consumers and growing domestic demand – the country is seeking strategic partnerships to advance projects and promote fuel security. Angola Oil&Gas (AOG), taking place on September 3-4, 2025, supports the country's industry goals by uniting global investors, government stakeholders and industry leaders in Luanda. As the largest event of its kind in Angola, the conference offers a gateway to doing business in Angola, and this next edition will facilitate new deals as Angola celebrates 50 years of independence. Network, Engage and Sign Deals As Angola unlocks new upstream opportunities and advances downstream projects, AOG 2025 offers unparalleled access to the decision-makers shaping the country's oil and gas future. The conference provides a unique opportunity to hear directly from government authorities, providing a high-impact networking environment designed to accelerate deal-making. The event features a structured program of B2B meetings, closed-door investor briefings and sector-specific sessions for targeted engagement. Paul McDade, CEO of Afentra, shared with Energy Capital&Power that 'the AOG conference has supported Afentra PLC's investment strategy by providing a valuable platform to engage with key industry stakeholders, helping to strengthen existing relationships and build new ones. The event has facilitated direct interactions with government representatives, local operators and potential partners, allowing Afentra to better understand Angola's oil and gas landscape and align its strategy accordingly.' With over 3,000 global attendees, 430 companies and 115 ministers and VIPs representing over 32 countries, AOG's proven track record in facilitating partnerships and agreements makes it the ideal platform for companies looking to enter or expand in the Angolan market. 'AOG was instrumental for us in so many ways. It was our first participation at the conference and we were able to meet everyone. Everyone from the industry attends the event and it was exceptionally helpful for us,' stated Andrew Knox, CEO of Red Sky Energy. Following their participation at AOG 2024, Red Sky Energy acquired a 35% stake in Angola's Block 6/24, representing the company's entry into the market. Knox added that they will 'definitely be attending AOG in 2025,' as the company pursues other prospects in Angola. How to Join AOG 2025 Join AOG 2025 as a sponsor or exhibitor and position your brand at the forefront of the country's oil and gas sector. AOG 2025 offers a variety of sponsorship opportunities designed to enhance brand visibility and awareness. The exhibition returns bigger than before, allowing companies to showcase their products, services and innovations. AOG 2025 also offers numerous speaking opportunities, enabling thought leaders, industry experts and entrepreneurs to share their expertise and strategies for Angola's oil and gas development. Join as an official delegation to explore investment opportunities, establish partnerships and connect with stakeholders. AOG 2025 takes place at a pivotal moment in Angola's history – 50 years after independence – with the oil and gas sector at the heart of the country's development agenda. Participating at AOG 2025 means contributing to this milestone and playing an active role in Angola's economic growth story. Visit for more information. 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@ Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital&Power.
Zawya
28-01-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Strategic Investments: How Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) Deals are Transforming Angola's Oil & Gas Industry
Since its inception in 2019, Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) has evolved from an industry dialogue platform into the country's premier forum for deal-signing and partnerships. Now recognized as Angola's largest oil and gas gathering, the event has facilitated investments across the energy value chain while fostering public-private partnerships and cross-border collaboration. The upcoming 2025 edition of AOG, set to be launched at a reception event in Luanda on January 28, aims to continue this trajectory of growth. With an intensified focus on deal-making, the event seeks to connect capital to projects, drive collaboration and catalyze a new era of industry expansion in Angola. Below is an overview of previous deals signed at the last five editions of the AOG conference: AOG 2024: Coordinating Cross-Border Development The latest edition of the AOG conference – held in Luanda in 2024 – featured five deals, signed by a suite of private companies and regional governments. Angola's Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas signed new terms for the development of Block 14 with the Democratic Republic of Congo's (DRC) Ministry of Hydrocarbons; the respective finance ministries of Angola and the DRC signed a cooperation agreement; while Angola's upstream regulator the National Oil, Gas&Biofuels Agency (ANPG) and its Mozambican counterpart the National Petroleum Institute signed a deal for the development of joint projects. Sonangol, Conjuncta, CWP and Gauff signed a green hydrogen deal, while Famar and Angobetumes signed an MoU for fuel storage management. AOG 2023: Advancing Industry Cooperation A record seven deals were signed during AOG 2023, improving collaboration across the upstream, downstream and knowledge sharing segments. Azule Energy and Sonangol signed a deal to collaborate on decarbonizing the oil and gas sector; Ambipar and Kini Energias signed a partnership agreement for the installation of an industrial unit for the assembly and testing of waste suction equipment; Etu Energias signed a Technical Services Agreement with SLB for works related to Block 2/5; and an MoU was signed between Protteja Seguros and Petromar, outlining a business partnership. Additionally, the ANPG signed agreements with three Angolan universities – Universidade Agostinho Neto, the Catholic University of Angola and Instituto Superior Pliténico de Tecnologias e Ciências – to establish a cooperation program to provide technical support for energy development in Angola. AOG 2022: Boosting Regional Ties Three deals were signed during the 2022 edition of AOG, all of which centered on strengthening regional collaboration in the oil and gas industry. Angola's Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas signed an MoU with Namibia's Ministry of Mines and Energy to enhance bilateral cooperation in the oil and gas sector; an agreement was signed between Equatorial Guinea's Ministry of Mines and Hydrocarbons and the DRC's Ministry of Hydrocarbons to strengthen existing synergies across the energy value chain; while the ANPG signed a deal with Sierra Leone's Petroleum Directorate to establish a shared commitment to promoting and intensifying collaboration across the oil and gas industry. These agreements highlight AOG's role as a platform for regional actors to bolster cooperation and cross-border ties. AOG 2021: Attracting Investment in Exploration Angola's upstream regulator the ANPG launched the country's 2021 Bid Round during the AOG event, incentivizing exploration in deepwater Angola. This followed the closing of the 2020 tender for onshore blocks in the Lower Congo and Kwanza basins. The launch also coincided with the announcement of a new open-door mechanism to deal with prospective investors. This system allows for direct negotiation between oil and gas operators and the ANPG, enabling investment outside of the confines of a traditional licensing structure. AOG 2019: Supporting Infrastructure Development Five deals were signed during the inaugural AOG conference in 2019, underscoring the event's role as a platform for collaboration. United Shine and Sonangol signed a partnership agreement for the construction of the Cabinda Refinery; an MoU was signed between NFE International, Angola's Ministry of Energy and Water Resources, Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas and Ministry of Finance for the development of an LNG import and regasification terminal; a Commitment Agreement was signed between the ANPG and ExxonMobil for Block 15; while a Heads of Agreement was signed between Sonangol and Eni. Additionally, Sonangol E.P announced Kinetics Technology as the winner of a contract covering the construction of the Gasoline Production Unit for the Luanda Refinery. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital&Power.
