A member of the AFC since 2022, Angola has been deepening its partnership with the organization in recent years. The country became the AFC’s latest sovereign shareholder, with a landmark equity investment of $184.8 million in 2025. The move builds on almost $1 billion in AFC investments across Angola, covering key projects in oil, gas and infrastructure sectors. Recent transactions include a $60 million investment in Angolan private oil company Etu Energias to support its exploration activities. The AFC also disbursed €75-million out of an €85-million sovereign facility for the Angolan government in July 2025, aimed at supporting major improvements to road infrastructure. During AOG 2025, Ibitola Ukabam, Vice President: Energy Resources at the AFC will share insights into strategies for financing Angola’s oil and gas development.

With a presence in 143 countries, KPMG has established a strong presence in Angola, where it provides audit, tax and advisory services for a variety of strategic sectors – from oil and gas to energy to finance and infrastructure. Supporting Merger & Acquisition activity in the country, the firm works closely with private and public companies to advance projects and unlock mutually-beneficial transactions. Erik Lambert, Director at KPMG, is speaking at this year’s AOG 2025 conference. Lambert joins a panel titled From Extraction to Expansion: Financing Angola’s Oil & Gas Development. Lambert is also delivering a presentation on Global Deployment of Low Carbon Fuels and CCUS: Takeaways for Angola.

Meanwhile, Matthieu Milandri, Head of Upstream Finance at Trafigura, has also joined the AOG 2025 event. The multinational commodity trader has been expanding its portfolio in Angola in recent months, with a view to facilitating trade, developing power systems and supporting long-term economic growth. In 2024, the company signed an agreement with ProMarks and the Angolan government for the development of a cross-border power transmission project. Trafigura is also a partner in the regional Lobito Corridor project - connecting Zambia’s and the DRCs copperbelts with Angola’s Lobito Port. These projects reflect Trafigura’s commitment to supporting Angolan infrastructure development. Milandri joins AOG 2025 to discuss avenues for financing Angolan projects.

Under a mission to become a benchmark in the Angolan financial sector, Banco BCS plays a major part in supporting Angolan oil and gas projects. The institution offers a range of financial products and services, from consulting to leasing to private wealth management, investment and corporate banking and trade finance. As the country strives to increase oil and gas production, foster local participation across the economy and strengthen regional trade and infrastructure development, institutions such as Banco BCS will continue to play a central role. Sheila Barreto, Advisor to the Board of Directors, Banco BCS, has joined AOG 2025 as a speaker. 

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].