Their participation comes as Angola enters a new exploration and production cycle underpinned by frontier drilling, brownfield redevelopment and non-associated gas developments. As the country strives to sustain production above one million barrels per day while strengthening investment competitiveness, independent market intelligence will play an increasingly important role in evaluating project economics, capital allocation and long-term growth opportunities across the sector.

Welligence has established a strong reputation for delivering upstream intelligence, commercial analysis and asset-level insights across global oil and gas markets. The company provides in-depth, data-driven analysis of Angola's upstream sector, tracking M&A activity, deepwater exploration and major capital projects. As the country pursues new upstream investment, Welligence's insights continue to support informed capital allocation and investment decisions. Lubetkin will participate in a discussion on Oil in the Balance: An Expert Perspective on Geopolitics, Economics, and Pricing at AOG 2026.

Wood Mackenzie brings its suite of dedicated research products to the conference. Through its market reports and data analysis, the company offers strategic insights into the geological, fiscal and economic modelling of blocks, the technical aspects of key infrastructure and emerging opportunities across domestic and regional markets. These insights help stakeholders understand how exploration trends, production forecasts and evolving investment strategies are shaping Angola's long-term upstream outlook. Thom will moderate a session on Unlocking Angola's Onshore Opportunity: Financing and Field Development Strategies for Independent Operators at AOG 2026, facilitating discussions around the country's next major growth frontier.

Meanwhile, S&P Global remains a leading source of intelligence on upstream trends, fiscal and political developments, financing conditions and the broader energy outlook. The company provides data-driven analysis covering virtually every aspect of Angola's oil and gas sector, from investment opportunities and project economics to capital allocation and commodity markets. At AOG 2026, Welton will moderate a session on Building Angolan Value Chains: Logistics, Services and Insurance as Local Content Enablers, while Littler will lead a discussion on Decommissioning Frameworks for Aging Assets in Angola.

Taking place on September 9-10, with a pre-conference day on September 8, AOG 2026 is the premier platform for industry leaders, policymakers and investors to shape the future of Angola's oil and gas sector. The participation of global market intelligence leaders reinforces the conference's role as a forum for strategic discussion, equipping stakeholders with the insights needed to navigate the country's next phase of exploration, production and investment.