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From Innovation to Impact: Angolan Oilfield Service Providers Join Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025
From Innovation to Impact: Angolan Oilfield Service Providers Join Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025

Zawya

time09-07-2025

  • Business
  • Zawya

From Innovation to Impact: Angolan Oilfield Service Providers Join Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025

With Angola's oil and gas industry on track for significant growth, driven by $60 billion in upstream investment over the next five years, the demand for innovative oilfield services is also anticipated to rise. As sub-Saharan Africa's second largest oil producer, the country already boasts the presence of several major regional and global service providers, all of which are eager to step-up their support of Angola's upstream oil and gas projects. This year's Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) conference and exhibition – taking place September 3-4 in Luanda – will feature speakers from Angola's leading service providers. At the helm of these is Bráulio de Brito, President of the Angola Oil&Gas Service Companies Association (AECIPA). As an association representing the country's service companies, AECIPA promotes, supports and sponsors professional initiatives of service companies in the country, with the aim of driving economic growth through inclusive investments and local content. At AOG 2024, de Brito highlighted the value of preparing Angolan service providers to better-support the industry. De Brito returns to AOG 2025 to discuss strategies for fostering inclusion and innovative growth. João Filipe, Chairman&CEO of Cabship, has also joined the event as a speaker. Celebrating 16 years of operations in 2025, Cabship continues to prioritize digitalization, diversification and optimized service delivery across the country. The company is strengthening the Angolan oil and gas value chain by driving investment in key sectors, including logistics and infrastructure. Notable developments include the acquisition of a 50,000 m² construction yard near Malongo in Cabinda. The yard will enhance the company's fabrication and logistics capabilities in both Cabinda and Soyo. Cabship is also developing a diving and offshore marine support company in the Cabinda Special Economic Zone. Groundwork for the establishment is already underway, signaling new opportunities for enhance service delivery offshore Angola. Cabship is also a Gold Sponsor of AOG 2025. Oceaneering is also expanding its service offerings with aims to strengthen oil and gas project support in Angola. With a strong track record of delivering innovative solutions offshore, Oceaneering has committed to supporting Angolan oil production. The company offers a variety of services, including remotely operated vehicles and remote operations, diving services, asset integrity and inspection, vessel management and engineering, machining and fabrication. The company has provided support for projects across Block 17 – one of Angola's legacy fields -, Block 18 and Block 31. Earl Childress, CCO and SVP: Business Development at Oceaneering, will speak at AOG 2025. Oceaneering is a Silver Sponsor at the event. Landry Pouna, Director of Operations, KAESO Energy Services, is expected to share insight into the company's tailored and cost-effective solutions. With operations across Angola and Namibia, KAESO Energy Services seeks to improve asset reliability, extend production lifecycles and reduce operational risks, all while building domestic technical capabilities. At AOG 2025, Pouna's insights will support future partnerships between the company and international operators. Meanwhile, Aarti Dange, Director of Customer Experience, Emerson, will build on these discussions, sharing insight into the company's expansion strategy in Angola. Emerson recently partnered with MSTelcom – a subsidiary of Angolan national oil company Sonangol – to provide its full automation portfolio for energy and industrial customers in the country. The partnership supports Angolan hydrocarbon production by leveraging Emerson's global expertise and modernized technologies. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital&Power.

Strategic Topics, Technical Insights: Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025 to Offer Multi-Track Program
Strategic Topics, Technical Insights: Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025 to Offer Multi-Track Program

Zawya

time18-06-2025

  • 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.

Oceaneering Supports Angolan Oil Growth, Joins Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025 as Silver Sponsor
Oceaneering Supports Angolan Oil Growth, Joins Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025 as Silver Sponsor

Zawya

time09-06-2025

  • Business
  • Zawya

Oceaneering Supports Angolan Oil Growth, Joins Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025 as Silver Sponsor

Subsea engineering and applied technology company Oceaneering has joined Angola's premier industry event – Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) – as a Silver Sponsor. With a strong track record of delivering innovative solutions that support offshore oil and gas projects, Oceaneering helps drive Angolan hydrocarbon growth. The sponsorship reflects this commitment and is expected to open new doors for partnerships within the industry. Angola's offshore oil and gas market is growing rapidly, driven by the country's multi-year licensing round and ongoing exploration and production campaigns. A $60 billion upstream investment pipeline is planned for the country in the next five years, reflecting the commitment by investors to maximize output and unlock new frontiers. In 2025, a licensing round offering ten blocks in the offshore Kwanza and Benguela basins is expected to entice further spending, thereby boosting the demand for oilfield services. 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@ Active in Angola since the 1980s, Oceaneering has supported various large-scale projects through services including remotely operated vehicles and remote operations, diving services, asset integrity and inspection, vessel management, as well as engineering, machining and fabrication. These services are driven by the company's multiple, state-of-the-art facilities in Luanda and Cabinda. Major contracts include transportation and installation work on the Girassol life extension project in Angola's offshore Block 17 – one of the country's legacy fields. The company was responsible for air and saturation diving services, project management, engineering and procurement activities, in support of the recovery and replacement of 12 risers. Services commenced in 2023 and will progress until late-2025. Previous contracts include by Cabinda Gulf Oil Company for works related to offshore Blocks 0 and 14 and by bp for works related to Blocks 18 and 31. As the biggest event of its kind in the country, AOG 2025 unites the entire industry – from upstream operators to oilfield service providers to technology experts, downstream players and financiers. The event takes place under the theme Angola 50 Years: Oil and Gas as a Development Driver, aligning with national goals of supporting production growth and driving long-term and impactful economic growth. Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital&Power.

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