Among them is consulting and procurement company Brimont, which has expanded its manufacturing and logistics footprint in Angola as part of a broader strategy to support the country’s oil and gas sector. The company believes recent geopolitical developments have highlighted the importance of building stronger internal capabilities capable of supporting industry growth regardless of external disruptions.

“We used to import almost everything and were highly dependent on logistics that we don't control,” Francisco Monteiro, CEO of Brimont said in an interview ahead of Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2026. “Part of the [recent] investments have been dedicated first to the development of logistics capability and also for industrial supplies and industrial support to the industry.”

The shift reflects a broader trend emerging across Angola’s oil and gas sector, where local content is increasingly being viewed not only as an economic development tool but also as a strategic response to global market volatility. By strengthening domestic production, companies can reduce exposure to shipping disruptions, supply bottlenecks and fluctuating international trade conditions.

“Everyone is looking to have a different position from their own internal capabilities and Angola is not different,” Monteiro explained. “We are definitely looking to have a better internal capability to have a response to those challenges.”

A key example is the company’s investment in local chemical manufacturing. Brimont initially focused on sodium hypochlorite production, citing the challenges associated with importing a product that can lose concentration during transportation. The success of that initiative has since led to a broader expansion strategy.

“We started with sodium hypochlorite because importation is kind of tricky,” Monteiro noted. “Nowadays we are expanding to different chemicals and we have a complete chemical portfolio for oil and gas production.”

Brimont also credits Angola’s growing pool of skilled professionals for enabling this expansion. According to Monteiro, years of investment in universities, technical institutes and workforce development programs have created the foundation needed to support more advanced industrial activities within the country.

As Angola pursues more than $70 billion in planned upstream investment while advancing major gas and refining projects, the role of domestic manufacturers and service providers is expected to become increasingly important. Taking place September 9-10 with a pre-conference day on September 8, AOG 2026 will provide a platform for companies such as Brimont to showcase these capabilities, engage with industry leaders and demonstrate how local supply chains are evolving to support the next phase of growth in Angola’s oil and gas sector. Brimont is an Elite Sponsor of the upcoming event.

Watch video interview here.