Subsea Contracts Drive Offshore Growth 

In 2024, TotalEnergies awarded a major subsea production contract to SLB OneSubsea for the Kaminho deepwater project. The agreement includes the deployment of a 13-well subsea production system, featuring a highly configurable platform equipped with a standardized vertical monobore subsea tree, wellhead, and controls. Final Investment Decision for Kaminho – the first major development in the Kwanza Basin – was reached in the same year. The project includes an FPSO vessel connected to a subsea production network, with first oil expected in 2028.

In May 2024, Saipem secured an $850-million contract with Azule Energy for subsea works related to the Agogo Integrated West Hub Development. The contract covers engineering, fabrication, transportation and installation of approximately 60 km of rigid pipelines and subsea facilities at the Ndungu field, located at a depth of 1,100 meters. The Agogo FPSO sailed to the project site in early 2025, with production slated to begin later in the year. Situated in Block 15/06, the Agogo project draws hydrocarbons from the Agogo and Ndungu fields and complements operations at the existing Ngoma FPSO. The new FPSO will be integrated into an established infrastructure network, which includes 100 km each of rigid flowlines, flexible flowlines, and umbilicals. Saipem had previously completed the subsea production system for the Agogo field in 2023.

Enhancing Gas Monetization

In December 2024, Chevron achieved first gas from the Sanha Lean Gas Connection project, contributing an additional 80 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscf/d) to the Angola LNG plant. A second phase is expected to add 220 mmscf/d, significantly boosting Angola’s gas monetization and LNG output capacity. The project leverages the existing Congo River Crossing Pipeline (CRX) – a major conduit that has been operational since 2016 – to supply additional feedstock to the LNG facility. At the time of its development, the CRX was among the largest subsea well-intersection pipelines in the world. By tapping into this infrastructure, Chevron is reinforcing Angola’s midstream capacity and supporting long-term LNG production.

The Road Ahead

With a solid pipeline of projects scheduled between 2025 and 2028, Angola’s offshore industry will increasingly depend on enhanced midstream infrastructure to support rising production volumes. While the country’s subsea network is already extensive, further investment in pipelines, production systems and service capacity is essential. Collaboration between upstream operators and service providers will be key to ensuring efficiency and reliability. In this context, the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025 conference plays a vital role in fostering partnerships and accelerating development.

Returning to Luanda on September 3–4, AOG 2025 will spotlight how midstream investments can help meet Angola’s production goals. As the largest oil and gas event in the country, AOG brings together stakeholders across the entire value chain and provides a strategic platform for dealmaking, networking and advancing Angola’s energy future.

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 [email protected].