Global Engineering, Tech Firms Join AOG 2025
Active in Angola for 56 years, SLB plays an instrumental part in driving Angolan oilfield developments through its range of innovative services. The company works collectively with operators to produce lower-carbon oil and gas while developing new technologies to enhance efficiency. In 2025, SLB inaugurated its Africa Performance Center in Luanda, a facility that supports oil and gas activities by offering access to innovative digital solutions such as Artificial Intelligence. The center reflects SLB’s commitment to bringing new technologies to Angola. At AOG 2025, SLB’s Managing Director: Central, East and Southern Africa, Miguel Baptista, and Exploration Lead: Europe and Africa, Sugandha Tewari, are speaking.
Leveraging its global footprint, Emerson’s Luanda facility provides services such as business development, training and after-sales services. As a global automation leader, the company strives to transform industrial manufacturing through advances technologies. In 2024, the company signed an agreement with MSTelecom – a subsidiary of Angola’s national oil company Sonangol – to provide its full automation portfolio for energy and industrial clients across the country. The deal seeks to expand MSTelecom’s ability to provide engineering services to energy and industrial customers. Ganesh Pattabhiraman, Vice President: Commercial Excellence, Middle East & Africa, Emerson, is speaking at AOG 2025.
As Angola advances oil and gas development, the country is also making strides towards decarbonizing its hydrocarbon operations. In this scenario, companies such as Baker Hughes play a central role. With a strong track record of delivering engineering and oilfield services for major projects, the company works closely with international operators to advance development and produce low-carbon oil. Notable contracts include a deal signed with TotalEnergies in 2024 for the Kaminho project as well as a contract with Azule Energy for the now-operational Agogo development. Tayo Akinokun, Senior Vice President: Global Geozones, Oilfield Services & Equipment, Baker Hughes, is joining a discussion on Towards Net Zero: Decarbonizing Operations at AOG 2025.
In addition to international oilfield service providers, Angolan players are supporting the country’s production goals through the provision of specialized services. Notably, Brimont – offering services in HR solutions, consultancy, provisioning and energy – has a presence across various segments of the oil and gas value chain. The company also offers logistical design, tendering and engineering solutions. At AOG 2025, Francisco Monteiro, CEO, Brimont, is joining a discussion on 50 Years on: The Role of National Champions in Angola’s Development.
GeoEnergy Group is rapidly expanding its presence across Africa, offering a comprehensive suite of geoscience and engineering solutions and services. With a portfolio spanning reservoir characterization, integrated reservoir studies, geoscience software solutions, exploration and production data management and more, the company strives to de-risk exploration and support future developments. Mona Al Adawy, CEO, GeoEnergy Group, will speak on a panel titled Driving Investment for Seismic & G&G Opportunities in Angola at this year’s AOG 2025 conference.
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].

