The Energy Year

05/12/2025

Shell has increased its stake in the Atapu and Mero offshore oil projects in Brazil’s Santos Basin.

Shell has increased its stake in the Atapu and Mero offshore oil projects in Brazil’s Santos Basin.

05/12/2025

Chevron has reached a positive FID on the third development phase of the Gorgon LNG project in Western Australia.

Chevron has reached a positive FID on the third development phase of the Gorgon LNG project in Western Australia.

04/12/2025

Vår Energi has confirmed an oil discovery in the Goliat North exploration well in the Barents Sea.

Vår Energi has confirmed an oil discovery in the Goliat North exploration well in the Barents Sea.

04/12/2025

We extend our appreciation to ExxonMobil, Sonangol Distribuição & Comercialização, Dubai Investment Park Angola, Nossa Seguros, ENDIAMA Mining, SEAGO, PWSIX , and Angola Cables for supporting the Angola Energy Leaders Summit.

Together, we created a space for meaningful discussions, new connections, and forward-looking ideas. Here’s to continued partnerships that strengthen and promote Angola’s energy ecosystem.

04/12/2025

Azule Energy continues to shape Angola’s upstream growth, delivering the Agogo FPSO ahead of schedule and advancing the country’s first non-associated gas project. With the Agogo West Hub targeting 175,000 bopd and NGC’s first gas expected in H1 2026, Azule is driving a new era of energy leadership.

🏆 Awarded International E&P Player of the Year at the Angola Energy Leaders Summit 2025, the award was received by Joe Murphy.

04/12/2025

Tubostrans continues to strengthen its position as a leading force in Angola’s oilfield services sector, expanding its regional footprint with an agile and forward-thinking approach. With two facilities operating in Angola and a new Namibia facility set for completion in Q4 2025, the company is rapidly scaling its capabilities and regional reach.

Honored as Service Company of the Year by The Energy Year at the Angola Energy Leaders Summit, the award was received by Isabel Marques.

04/12/2025

ENDIAMA Mining is reshaping Angola’s diamond future — leading the development of the first green diamond mine in the country and setting a new benchmark for sustainability and innovation. 💎🌱

As a driving force behind Angola’s rapidly expanding diamond industry, ENDIAMA is pushing forward with a USD 20 million investment in new machinery in 2025 and targeting an impressive 14.8 million carats of diamond production next year.

At the Angola Energy Leaders Summit, ENDIAMA Mining was awarded Mining Company of the Year by The Energy Year. The award was received by Pedro Galiano.

04/12/2025

OREYAFRICA is powering Angola’s industrial momentum with heavy-lift logistics excellence — from supporting landmark national projects to expanding the country’s cold-chain backbone through the brand-new DISTRICOLD facility.

With a capacity of 2,230 re**er pallets and 2,140 refrigerated pallets, and inaugurated in March 2025, DISTRICOLD marks a major step forward for Angola’s supply-chain resilience.

At the Angola Energy Leaders Summit, OREYAFRICA was honored by The Energy Year as Logistics Player of the Year. The award was received by Joao Teiga.

Stay tuned for more highlights from the summit!

04/12/2025

Under the leadership of CEO Mauro Graça, Sonangol Distribuição e Comercialização is redefining Angola’s downstream landscape. The Barra do Dande Ocean Terminal (TOBD) marks a historic milestone—enhancing national fuel security and elevating logistics capacity across the country.

With a storage capacity of 580,000 m³ for petrol and diesel and a retail network of around 400 stations nationwide, the company is setting a new benchmark for downstream excellence.
We are proud to award Sonangol Distribuição e Comercialização as Downstream Player of the Year at the Angola Energy Leaders Summit 2025.

More insights straight from the event coming soon.

04/12/2025

ACREP continues to cement its role as Angola’s leading local upstream player, expanding its gas capabilities in Cabinda and strengthening partnerships that drive the sector forward. As the local partner of choice, ACREP recently signed a risk-service contract with Sonangol E&P and Red Sky Energy for Block 6/24, marking another milestone in its growth journey.

With a 2027 production target of 4,000 bopd and an estimated 140 million barrels of oil in place across the Dinge and Nzila fields, ACREP is shaping a powerful future for Angola’s energy landscape.

At the Angola Energy Leaders Summit, ACREP was honored by The Energy Year as Local Operator of the Year.

Stay tuned for more highlights from the summit!

04/12/2025

The National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANPG) continues to fuel Angola’s upstream momentum with transparent regulations, multi-year licensing rounds and a strong push to attract new investments. With around USD 70 billion expected in new block developments by 2030, ANPG is shaping one of the most dynamic energy landscapes in the region.

We are proud to recognize this achievement: ANPG has been awarded by The Energy Year as Angola’s Public Institution of the Year. The award was received by Nicole Mvuayi.

More insights and highlights from the Angola Energy Leaders Summit 2025 are on the way—stay tuned.

04/12/2025

Collaboration across borders took center stage at the Strategic Roundtable during the Angola Energy Leaders Summit. 🇦🇴🤝🇳🇦

Our speakers — Carlo Mcleod, Special Advisor, Namibia Upstream Petroleum Unit (Presidency); Shakwa Nyambe, Managing Partner at SNC Incorporated & President of AIEN; and Jorge de Morais, General Manager at KAESO Energy Services — shared powerful insights on Angola–Namibia partnerships, local content best practices, regulatory updates, and what’s next for Namibia’s fast-rising energy sector.

A huge thank you to our panelists and all participants for contributing to such an engaging and forward-thinking conversation.

We look forward to continuing to support the growth of the energy industry across borders and regions. 🌍⚡