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Zawya
05-05-2025
- Automotive
- Zawya
Petrotec Expands Fuel Station Network, Joins Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025 as Silver Sponsor
European manufacturer Petrotec has joined the upcoming Angola Oil&gas (AOG) conference as a Silver Sponsor, reflecting its commitment to supporting the expansion of the country's oil and gas value chain. The company leverages innovation and technology to strengthen mobility and seeks to support Angola's downstream expansion through new mobility solutions. As one of Africa's largest oil producers, Angola is striving to position itself as both a major exporter and regional petroleum distributor. A recent government drive to expand the downstream oil sector has seen new opportunities emerge for infrastructure players, and companies such as Petrotec stand to play an instrumental role in accelerating the development of fuel stations and associated projects. 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@ Petrotec has committed to supporting Angola's fuel mobility expansion. In 2024, the company hosted a delegation by Angola's national oil company Sonangol at various Petrotec facilities, enabling Petrotec to showcase its cutting-edge solutions and technologies. The visit included a tour of the company's research and development unit, exploring Petrotec's vision for the future of mobility; a tour of the innovation and industry center, showcasing the company's latest forecourt equipment and technologies; and its new industrial unit in Póvoa de Lanhoso, set to produce Hellonext's sophisticated EV chargers. Sonangol additionally conducted a tour of various fuel station sites in the region, thereby strengthening knowledge-exchange between the companies. With over 40 years of experience, Petrotec offers substantial expertise in the manufacturing of equipment for fuel stations. The company's solutions cover the entire mobility value chain, including electric mobility, hydrogen, infrastructure, fuel pumps, storage solutions, engineering and payment and automation. For Angola, this expertise stands to support efforts by the country to strengthen its downstream industry. Petrotec's sponsorship of AOG 2025 underscores its commitment to this cause and is expected to further boost collaboration across the industry. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital&Power.
Zawya
02-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Celebrating Excellence in Africa's Energy Industry: Nominations Open for the 2025 African Energy Awards at African Energy Week (AEW)
African Energy Week (AEW): Invest in African Energies is pleased to announce the opening of nominations for the prestigious African Energy Awards. Set to take place during the conference on Tuesday, September 30, 2025, from 18:00 to 22:00, this event will honor individuals and organizations driving innovation and leadership within Africa's energy landscape. As the premier recognition platform within the international energy industry, the African Energy Awards celebrate significant accomplishments in exploration, production, sustainability, innovation and leadership. In 2024, the ceremony honored notable figures such as Meg O'Neill, CEO and Managing Director of Woodside Energy, who was named Energy Person of the Year. Other recipients included the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas of Angola, which earned the Reformer and Change Maker of the Year award, bp, which was recognized as ESG Leader of the Year, and Africa Global Logistics, which won Service Provider of the Year. The 2025 edition of the African Energy Awards will highlight excellence across eight categories, reflecting the full spectrum of Africa's energy value chain. Categories include the Mohamed S. Barkindo Lifetime Achievement Award; Energy Person of the Year; Exploration and Production Leader of the Year; Gas Monetization Award; Deal of the Year Award; Local Content Champion; Reformer of the Year; and Service Provider of the Year. These awards celebrate leadership, technological innovation, ESG integration and strategic investment, recognizing individuals, organizations and projects that are driving Africa's energy sector forward. By amplifying the voices of those effecting impactful change, the African Energy Awards contribute to the continent's energy transition and legacy. Participating in the African Energy Awards presents a unique opportunity for global recognition, visibility and networking. Awardees are celebrated as leaders within Africa's energy industry, gaining access to high-level connections with executives, investors and policymakers. Through AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025, nominees and winners are afforded a platform to showcase their contributions to Africa's energy future while also inspiring the next generation of energy leaders. "More than just a ceremony, the African Energy Awards are a powerful platform to recognize and elevate the individuals and organizations that are boldly shaping the future of Africa's energy industry. By celebrating excellence, innovation and leadership, we not only honor today's achievements, but also inspire the next generation of energy leaders committed to driving sustainable growth and energy security across the continent," says NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber. Energy professionals and organizations from both the public and private sectors, including self-nominations, are eligible to participate in the African Energy Awards. To nominate, individuals must select the relevant category, complete the nomination form and upload any supporting materials. All entries must be submitted by the deadline of June 30, 2025. As AEW: Invest in African Energies 2025 brings global stakeholders to Cape Town, the African Energy Awards will remain a central feature of the event, celebrating the resilience, innovation and excellence shaping Africa's energy future. Nominations can be submitted via honoring those individuals and organizations driving Africa's energy narrative forward. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber. About AEW: Invest in African Energies: AEW: Invest in African Energies is the platform of choice for project operators, financiers, technology providers and government, and has emerged as the official place to sign deals in African energy. Visit for more information about this exciting event.
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.
