A Clear Investment Framework

The NGMP introduces a strong regulatory foundation to support gas-related investment in Angola. It provides a structured roadmap for investors, outlining opportunities in exploration, production and infrastructure development, while clearly defining fiscal terms, tax expectations and investment gaps. This transparency is expected to boost investor confidence and facilitate the efficient deployment of capital and resources. According to legal advisory firm Eversheds Sutherland, the NGMP could attract over $30 billion in investment and deliver more than $150 billion in economic benefits.

Non-Associated Gas Development

A central pillar of the NGMP is the promotion of non-associated gas projects. With the majority of Angola’s gas derived from associated gas projects, the country seeks to incentivize non-associated investment to increase supply and monetize underdeveloped resources. The country’s first non-associated gas project – developed by the New Gas Consortium – is progressing toward a late-2025 start. Offshore platforms for the project were completed in February 2025, and gas from the Quiluma and Maboqueiro fields will supply the Angola LNG plant and other domestic industries. Building on this momentum, the NGMP offers competitive fiscal terms to encourage further investment in gas-dedicated projects.

Enhancing Supply Security

Angola’s transition to a gas-powered economy depends on securing long-term supply. Recent efforts by operators to increase gas production aim to bring the Angola LNG facility to full operational capacity for the first time. Expansion plans for the plant include the addition of a new mini-train capable of producing three million tons per year. Supporting this effort, Chevron’s Sanha Lean Gas Connection project achieved first gas in December 2024, increasing feedstock to Angola LNG by 300 million cubic feet per day following full commissioning. The NGMP supports such developments by mapping out infrastructure needs for production and distribution, reinforcing energy security for Angola’s future.

A Competitive Domestic Market

The NGMP also aims to develop a competitive domestic gas market in Angola, primarily through the development of value-added industries such as petrochemicals, power generation and LPG. While the short-term objectives of the plan are to strengthen supply and increase production, Eversheds Sutherland explains that the long-term objectives (2036-2050) include expanded infrastructure, the conversion of diesel-fired power plants and the development of gas distribution projects. By establishing guidelines for the effective use of gas in the domestic market, the NGMP strives to enhance domestic gas utilization while driving sustainable economic development.

Diversifying Angola’s Energy Industry

By increasing the share of natural gas in Angola’s energy mix to 25% by 2025, the NGMP will reduce dependence on oil, mitigate exposure to price volatility and reinforce the country’s energy security. Projects such as the Sanha Lean Gas Connection, the New Gas Consortium development and future initiatives are expected to deliver stable gas supplies for both domestic use and export.