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Easy People Joins Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025 as Silver Sponsor Amid Angolan Digitalization Drive
Information technology company Easy People has joined the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) conference – the country's premier industry event – as a Silver Sponsor. As a company dedicated to developing innovative solutions and services in the area of information technology, Easy People is positioned as a problem-solver for technological challenges. As Angola pursues enhanced oil and gas production, these solutions will be invaluable as operators target greater efficiency through digital solutions. Easy People offers a diverse range of services and solutions that aim to support clients as they scale-up their operations. The company offers support in the infrastructure sector, through networking architectures, structured wiring and data centers; systems integration, through access and service management, network configuration and technical assistance; as well as technological solutions, including management solutions, business intelligence and information security. Easy People's sponsorship at AOG 2025 reflects its commitment to supporting companies across the entire oil and gas value chain in the country. 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@ Easy People's participation comes as Angola strives to enhance oil and gas production through greater efficiency at producing assets, investments in new blocks and the development of frontier markets. Technological innovation represents a key driver of this ambition, enabling companies to leverage tools such as Artificial Intelligence, machine learning and digital processes to streamline operations and de-risk exploration and production. Angola's efforts to scale-up production coincide with an ambition to reduce emissions across oil and gas projects. This requires an innovative and balanced approach to development processes, underscoring a strategic opportunity for companies such as Easy People to provide technological support. As such, AOG 2025 represents a unique platform for companies such as Easy People to connect with operators and discuss strategies for producing more oil and gas. As the largest event of its kind in the country, AOG 2025 convenes a variety of stakeholders, from government representatives to international operators to financiers, service providers and technology experts. Easy People's participation affirms the event's role as a premier meeting platform for the country's oil and gas industry. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital&Power.
Zawya
19-06-2025
- Business
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Africa Global Logistics (AGL) Joins Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025 as it Expands Logistics Footprint in Angola
Africa Global Logistics (AGL) – a leading multimodal logistics, transport and port operations company in Africa – has joined the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) 2025 conference as a Bronze Sponsor. The event will take place on September 3-4 in Luanda. AGL's participation reflects its growing commitment to strengthening supply chains in Angola, as it expands and modernizes logistics and port operations across the country. Operating through port, road, rail and air freight services, AGL has significantly grown its footprint in Angola in recent years, investing in infrastructure upgrades and offering turnkey logistics management solutions. With one of the largest logistics networks in Africa, the company provides reliable, flexible solutions that support oil and gas projects and create added value. As an AOG 2025 sponsor, AGL aligns with Angola's broader goals of increasing oil production and boosting intra-African petroleum trade. 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@ AGL's sponsorship comes at a pivotal time for Angola, as the country prepares to bring several major developments online between 2025 and 2028. These include the Cabinda Oil Refinery (2025), the Agogo Integrated West Hub (late 2025), the Quiluma and Maboqueiro gas fields (2026) and the Kaminho Deepwater Development (2028). These projects require coordinated logistics operations to ensure the safe, continuous delivery of supplies – from offshore FPSOs to onshore facilities and export terminals. AGL's engagement at AOG 2025 is set to foster deeper collaboration with both public and private sector stakeholders, supporting these projects through direct engagement and potential partnerships. In 2024, AGL launched operations at the AGL Lobito Terminal, located at Angola's largest port hub, the Port of Lobito. The terminal accommodates large-capacity ships and handles over one million tons of bulk goods and more than 100,000 TEU containers annually. AGL won the international tender for the development of the container and multipurpose terminal in 2023, aiming to enhance the port's connectivity and support Angola's trade and industrialization ambitions. In addition to supporting oil and gas trade, the modernized terminal serves as the first Atlantic gateway providing access to Africa's copper-belt regions. Connected to the Lobito Railway – which links Zambia and the DRC to international markets via the port – the terminal facilitates critical mineral exports and supports the development of agricultural basins across these countries. AGL's participation at AOG 2025 presents an opportunity for closer engagement across Angola's upstream, downstream and logistics value chains. As Angola ramps up oil and gas output and expands exports, AGL's expertise will be instrumental in delivering the infrastructure and services needed to support these ambitions. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital&Power.
Zawya
18-06-2025
- Business
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Shell Trading & Shipping's Filippo Bof Joins Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025
Filippo Bof, Head of Business Development: Africa and Med at Shell Trading&Shipping – the trading and supply branch of energy major Shell – will speak at this year's Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) conference. Taking place on September 3-4 in Luanda, the event is the official meeting platform for the country's hydrocarbon sector, uniting investors and operators from across the entire petroleum value chain. With a prominent presence in Africa, Shell Trading&Shipping is well-positioned to lead discussions on enhancing regional trade and petroleum distribution. During AOG 2025, Bof will participate in a panel discussion titled: From Extraction to Expansion: Financing Angola's Oil&Gas' Development, where he is expected to share insight into the role of multilateral lenders, development banks and private equity in unlocking projects across the value chain. Shell Trading&Shipping is seeking new opportunities to finance oil and gas projects, and with its expertise in hydrocarbon trade, stands to play an instrumental role in supporting the next wave of downstream developments in Angola. 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@ As sub-Saharan Africa's second-largest oil producer, Angola has ambitions to position itself as a regional petroleum hub. The country is accelerating the development of downstream infrastructure to achieve this goal, with projects underway in refining, petrochemical production and cross-border pipelines. Upcoming refining projects include the first phase of the Cabinda Refinery (30,000 bpd); the Lobito Refinery (200,000 bpd) and the Soyo Refinery (150,000 bpd). The Cabinda Refinery is expected to begin operations in 2025 while Angola is currently seeking $4.8 billion to bridge the financing gap for the Lobito Refinery. Additionally, the country has signed an agreement with Zambia for the development of a 1,400 km pipeline linking the Lobito Refinery to Zambia's capital city Lusaka. Technical work for the pipeline was completed in 2024. In addition to crude facilities, Angola strives to diversify its economy through natural gas projects. The country currently exports natural gas as LNG, primarily through its sole LNG facility in Soyo. Looking ahead, Angola seeks to develop steel and petrochemical manufacturing, while accelerating regional LPG distribution. These developments highlight a unique investment opportunity for global financiers, project developers and traders. Shell Trading&Shipping – with its global network of trading teams, shipping and maritime capabilities – offers an integrated network of supply and distribution abilities, and as such, has emerged as a strong partner for Angola as it strives to bolster exports and regional distribution. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital&Power.
Zawya
18-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Angola Environmental Serviços (AES) Seeks Partnership Opportunities, Joins Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025 as Silver Sponsor
Waste management company Angola Environmental Serviços (AES) will return to the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) conference and exhibition in 2025 as a Silver Sponsor. Operating at the intersection of the environmental and hydrocarbon sectors, AES strives to become a leading national company providing integrated waste management services. As Angola expands its portfolio of exploration and production projects, these services will play an instrumental part in preserving the natural environment while ensuring optimal oil and gas operations. AES promotes environmental sustainability through the deployment of world-class technology, working closely with upstream operators across both the onshore and offshore markets. The company's AOG 2025 sponsorship reflects its commitment to supporting oil and gas projects, creating new opportunities for greater collaboration across the industry as a range of major projects advance in the country. 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@ In recent years AES has invested heavily in its infrastructure and human capital, with aims to position itself as the partner of choice for oil and gas operators. Through its two waste management facilities – situated at the SONILS base in Luanda and the Kwanda base in Soyo – the company deploys a range of services, from thermal desorption to incineration to landfill services, tank cleaning and cargo transport units. The strategic location of these bases positions AES at the center of Angola's upstream and logistics industries, with close proximity to active and upcoming projects in the Kwanza and Lower Congo basins. AES' suite of clients further underscores its role in the country's oil and gas sector. These include TotalEnergies, Azule Energy, Chevron, ExxonMobil, Sonangol, Etu Energias, Angola LNG and many more. The company has also worked closely with international service and technology firms, including SLB, Halliburton, Aker Solutions, among others. As major operators expand their presence in Angola amid a $60 billion investment pipeline planned for the coming five years, partnerships with AES will serve to advance the environmental and operational efficiency of oil and gas developments. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital&Power.
Zawya
18-06-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Strategic Topics, Technical Insights: Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025 to Offer Multi-Track Program
This year's edition of the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) conference&exhibition will feature a multi-track program examining how regulatory reform, foreign investment and domestic growth have shaped the market over the past five decades, and how greater collaboration, capital expenditure and local participation will shape the next 50 years of development. Strategic Track The AOG 2025 Strategic Track will feature a series of panel discussions, keynote addresses and in-conversation with sessions, all of which aim to provide key insight into the state of play of Angola's oil and gas market. A session on Angola at 50: The Oil&Gas Industry – a catalyst for economic transformation will examine the role oil and gas has and will continue to play in unlocking economic opportunities for the country – from job creation to fuel security to revenue generation and infrastructure development. Meanwhile, with the country on track for a $60 billion upstream investment drive in the coming five years and a 2025 licensing round set to offer 10 blocks in the offshore Kwanza and Benguela basins, Angola offers strategic investment opportunities for exploration and production firms. The AOG 2025 Strategic Track will feature sessions on The Role of Onshore&Shallow Water Operations in Maintaining Production Levels; and Strategic Partnerships: Unlocking Africa's Deepwater Potential, tackling development opportunities across the market. Additionally, sessions on From Extraction to Expansion: Financing Angola's Oil&Gas Development and Increased Production Through Investment Friendly Reforms, will examine the impact reform has played on the market and how amended policies and improved fiscals have strengthened the competitiveness of doing business in Angola. Beyond the upstream sector, Angola targets 445,000 bpd in refining capacity, with a focus on reducing petroleum imports and bolstering regional fuel security. The Strategic Track will share insight into these objectives, with sessions on Towards a Secure Energy Future: Accelerating Downstream Development to Meet Market Demands; The Role of National Champions in Angola's Development; Strategic Investments in Angola's Logistics and Energy Infrastructure; and Building Tomorrow's Workforce. Technical Track Geared towards service companies, innovators and data analytics firms, the AOG 2025 Technical Track will examine how technology-driven solutions will support oil and gas development in Angola. The Technical Track aligns closely with the broader goals of the nation to increase exploration, accelerate low-carbon fuel production while unlocking new opportunities for sustainable development. Sessions on Driving Investment for Seismic Opportunities in Angola and Best Practice Strategies for Successful Exploration in the Okavango Basin will explore the impact data and technology play on unlocking new frontiers in Angola. Additionally, sessions on Economic Diversification Through Gas; Towards Net-Zero: Decarbonizing Operations; and AI and Machine-Learning: Enhancing Efficiency, Safety and Minimizing Environmental Impact will provide critical insight into emerging opportunities in Angola's low-carbon space. Focus areas will include natural gas projects, how technology such as machine learning can enhance efficiency while reducing emissions and the role research and development plays in supporting Angolan oil and gas development. In addition to panel discussions, a series of presentations will take place across the Technical Track, led by global data and analytics providers, Angolan government leaders and major operators. Additional Features In addition to the main conference program, AOG 2025 will host a dedicated deal-room. Designed as a high-impact 'Dragon's Den' style platform, the deal room offers Angolan entrepreneurs and innovators the chance to pitch their products and services to global operators. The deal room fosters collaboration, local participation and partnerships. Meanwhile, AOG 2025 will also host a pre-conference program on September 2, ahead of the main conference agenda. The pre-conference includes specialized workshops and sessions led by experts and is designed for engineers, geologists, project managers and financiers. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital&Power.
