MC Opening Remarks
National Anthem by Coral Lírios
Welcome Address
NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber, South Africa
Opening Remarks
H. E. Diamantino Azevedo, Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Angola
H.E. Haitham al Ghais, Secretary General, OPEC, Austria
Guido Brusco, COO Natural Resources, Eni, Italy
Mike Sangster, Exploration and Production SVP Africa - TotalEnergies
ANPG – Universidade Agostinho Neto, Universidade Católica de Angola, O Instituto Superior Politécnico de Tecnologias e
Ciências (ISPTEC)
Protocol to establish a cooperation program to provide technical support to the ANPG in the areas of energy development
and production of oil, gas, biofuels and renewable energy.
• Robustiano Ndong Eyegue Mangue, Director General of
Hydrocarbons, Ministry of Hydrocarbons, Equatorial Guinea
• Joseph Medou, Director E&P Petrosen, Senegal
• Luís Fernandes, Director General, IRDP, Angola
• Sebastião Gaspar Martins, Chairman, Sonangol, Angola
• Gordon Birrell, EVP Production & Operations, bp, United Kingdom
• Atanas Bostandjiev, Founder & Chairman, Gemcorp Capital, United Kingdom
• Melissa Bond, President, ACEPA, Angola
• Bráulio de Brito, President, AECIPA, Angola
This ministerial panel will delve into the latest developments in the continent’s oil and gas sector and beyond, with a view to gain
insights from government leaders on how oil and gas resources and partnerships can be leveraged to strengthen energy security.
Speakers:
• H.E. Diamantino Azevedo, Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Angola
• H.E. Haitham Al Ghais, Secretary General, OPEC, Austria
Moderator - NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman, African Energy Chamber, South Africa
Sponsored by EY
Sponsored by ENSA
This session will discuss decarbonization strategies amidst net-zero targets and global trends in the upstream sector, as well as
new investment opportunities to offset declines in production and to ensure a sustainable future for Angola’s oil and gas
resources.
Speakers:
• Mike Sangster, Exploration and Production SVP - Africa, TotalEnergies, United Kingdom
• Gordon Birrell, EVP Production & Operations, bp, United Kingdom
• Ricardo Van Deste, CEO, Sonangol E&P
• Edson dos Santos, CEO, etu energias
• Billy Lacobie, Managing Director of Southern Africa Strategic Business Unit, Chevron, Angola
Moderator - Manuel Mota, Partner, and Climate Change and Sustainability Services Leader, EY, Portugal
While critical to the industry, women’s participation remains a central challenge globally and in Angola. This panel discussion will
look at practical ways to increase women's participation across the entire energy value chain, highlight mentorship initiatives for
young female professionals, and discuss pathways to grow into leadership positions.
Keynote Address: Natasha Massano, Board Member ANPG, Angola
Speakers:
● Kátia Epalanga, Board Member Sonangol, Angola
● Anabela Marcos, Deputy General Manager, SONILS, Angola
● Katrina Fisher, Production Manager, ExxonMobil, Angola
● Natasha Cardoso, Business Development Manager, Oceaneering Angola
● Ane Aubert, Managing Director, Equinor Angola, Angola
● Judite Brito, Entrepreneur, Angola
● Ivone Simeao Cardoso, Human Resources Manager, Chevron, Angola
Moderator - Tania Habimana, News Anchor, CNBC Africa, South Africa
Sponsored by SONILS
Sponsored by Trafigura
As demand for energy in Angola and the region continues to grow, the need for energy infrastructure such as refineries grows
more evident, creating new investment opportunities for energy security. This panel will explore recent achievements in the
expansion of refinery projects in Angola as well as prospects for further energy infrastructure projects.
Speakers:
• Marcus Weyll, CEO-Angola, Gemcorp Capital, Angola
• Gerson Santos, Executive Administrator, ANPG, Angola
• Hélder Lisboa, Director of Strategy and Portfolio Management, Sonangol
• Jacob Flewelling, Africa Investment Advisor, US International Development Finance Corporation, South Africa
• Osam Iyahen, Head of Natural Resources, Africa Finance Corporation, Nigeria
• Gwen Mwaba, Director & Global Head, Trade Finance, Afreximbank, Egypt
Moderator - Pedro Letra, Partner - Assurance, EY, Portugal
The service industry forms the bedrock of the energy industry, offering innovative solutions driven by new technologies to simplify
projects, boost performance and increase in-country value creation. As the upstream industry undergoes a global shift, what is the
role of service company innovations in ensuring the oil and gas sector remains globally competitive and value creation is increased?
This panel will discuss how the service industry is a crucial enabler for maximizing the value of the oil and gas sector while enhancing
decarbonization efforts.
Keynote Presentation: Miguel Baptista, Managing Director: Central, East and Southern Africa, SLB, Angola
Discussion point: Angola’s trajectory in decarbonization of the oil and gas sector.
Speakers:
• Bráulio de Brito, PresidentAECIPA, Angola
• Antoine Berel, Vice President, Haliburton Africa
• Ahmed Elbehery, Vice President-Sub Saharan Africa, Baker Hughes Africa, Kenya
• Jorge de Morais, General Manager, Kaeso, Angola
Moderator - Justin Cochrane, Director - African Regional Research, S&P Global Commodity Insights, Switzerland
Azule Energy- Sonangol - The deal will enable Sonangol and Azule Energy to collaborate on decarbonisation
initiatives in Angola.
etu energias – SLB – Technical services agreement
Ambipar – KINI ENERGIAS - The services to be provided with this partnership will include the installation of an
industrial unit for the assembly and testing of waste suction equipment, control and mitigation of spills and
waste management.
OPEC Anniversary Celebrations
Opening Speech: Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas of the Republic of Angola
OPEC Anniversary Presentation
Keynote Speech: H.E. Haitham al Ghais, Secretary General, OPEC, Austria
Sponsored by Banco BIC
Sponsored by ExxonMobil
As oil and gas explorers seek prospects with lower risk and high potential for commercial production, Southern Africa offers a
strategic investment destination for exploration players. Countries such as Angola, Mozambique, Namibia, and South Africa are
at the forefront of attracting investments and driving upstream development, with onshore fields and offshore basins offering
diverse geology for exploration and production possibilities.
This panel will delve into the latest exploration and production developments on the horizon, and what lies ahead of Southern Africa’s upstream sector.
Speakers
● Melissa Bond, Managing Director, ExxonMobil Angola, Angola
● Rui Rodrigues, Development and Exploration Director, TotalEnergies Angola, Angola
● Giovanni Aquilina, Exploration Director, Azule, Angola
● Paul McDade, CEO, Afentra, United Kingdom
● Ana Miala, Director of Production, ANPG, Angola
Moderator - Justin Cochrane, Director - African Regional Research, S&P Global Commodity Insights, Switzerland
Sponsored by Vitol
As the world shifts to a low-carbon future, the role of gas as a transition fuel is fast gaining prominence. The new gas consortium
to develop the Quiluma and Maboqueiro gas project, operated by Azule Energy and its partners TotalEnergies, Chevron, and
Sonangol is evidence that Angola is rapidly emerging as an important player in the gas sector. This is the first non-associated gas
project in Angola, giving rise to new opportunities for domestic gas commercialization.
This panel will discuss Angola’s gas prospects, its place in the global energy mix, and how investments are pivotal in accelerating a just energy transition.
Keynote Address: Senior Representative, Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources, Angola
Speakers:
● Manuel Barros, CEO, Sonangol Gas and Renewable Energies, Angola
● Adriano Mongini, CEO, Azule Energy, Angola
● Américo Fernandes, Natural Gas - Technical Lead, ANPG, Angola
● Oliver Onyekweli, Partner and Leader - West Africa Oil and Gas, McKinsey & Company, Nigeria
● Clement Kilembe, Moderator - Kadima Agostinho, Managing Director, Servka Limitada, Angola
Moderator - Kadima Agostinho, Managing Director, Servka Limitada, Angola
Sponsored by Cabship
Sponsored by FAMAR
This panel will discuss opportunities in transforming Angola’s downstream sector, particularly in the expansion of Angola’s
refining, storage, and distribution capacity. Of pertinent focus will be the role of the Presidential Decree 208/19 legal regime and
other policies in enabling market access and a healthy competition environment in boosting competition and the entry of new
players in petroleum product marketing.
This panel will further explore how Angola’s local downstream players are leveraging
opportunities in the downstream sector.
Keynote Address: Anibor Kragha, Executive Secretary, African Refiners & Distributors Association, Nigeria
Speakers:
● Antonio Feijo, Deputy General Director, IRDP, Angola
● Francisco Lima Aires, General Director, Sonangalp LDA, Angola
● Ivanilson Machado, CEO, Pumangol, Angola
● Mauro Carvalho, Famar, Angola
● Claire Dutertre, Managing Director, TotalEnergies Marketing, Angola
● Kid Carvalho, Board Member, Sonangol Distribution and Commercialization, Angola
Moderator: Anibor Kragha, Executive Secretary, African Refiners & Distributors Association, Nigeria
Sponsored by SONILS
Optimizing logistics remains essential in reducing costs and enabling the expansion of Angola’s upstream sector. As investment in
energy infrastructure grows, the demands on the transport and logistics industry sector will also serve as an essential catalyst for
economic growth, sustainable development and energy security in the downstream market.
This panel will highlight the
opportunities that lie ahead for the transport logistics sector, as well as discuss strategies for optimizing the efficient transportation
of petroleum products.
Speakers:
● Ana Francisca Major, Chairman of the Non-Executive Board of Directors, TAAG, Angola
● Emilio Costa, CEO, SONILS, Angola
● Andrew Kanime, CEO, Namport, Namibia
● Egidio Monteiro, CEO, DHL Southern Africa
● Hady Carvalho, Planning Director, SonAir, Angola
● Francisco Franca, CEO and Chairman, Lobito Atlantic Railway, Angola
Moderator: Oneyka Ojogbo, Director, Centurion Law Group, South Africa
Sponsored by Protteja Seguros
As the country focuses on diversifying the local economy, small and medium businesses increasingly require financial institutions
to provide innovative products and loans to support the development of key projects.
This panel will explore current opportunities
for SMEs to access financing from banks and insurance companies and strategic approaches for financial inclusion in Angola’s
oil and gas sector.
Speakers:
● Hugo Teles CEO, Banco BIC, Angola
● Juvelino Domingos, CFO, Banco Angolano de Investimentos (BAI), Angola
● Kianda Trozo, CEO, Protteja Seguros, Angola
● Rui Bastos, Partner and Global Business Risk Consulting Leader, EY, Portugal
Moderator: Uju Paulcy, Founder, Inveta Group, Nigeria
This session will explore best local content practices and collaborative opportunities for companies and regulators to implement
existing regulations effectively, as well as insights from regional and international energy experts on best practices for effective
capacity building.
Keynote Address:
● Domingos Francisco, Director of Local Content, Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Angola
● Maura Nunes, Coordinator- Local Content, ANPG, Angola
Speakers:
● Maura Nunes, Coordinator- Local Content, ANPG, Angola
● João Filipe, CEO, Cabship, Angola
● Berta Rodrigues Issa, Vice President, ASSEA, Angola
● Francisco Monteiro, CEO, Brimont, Angola
● Tchananti Richard Sahgui, Head of Technical Cooperation, APPO Secretariat, Nigeria
● Stewart Maxwell, Technical Director, Aquaterra, United Kingdom
● Lourdes Caposso, President, LCF Group, Angola
Moderator: André Afonso, Partner, Angola Oil & Gas Leader, EY
In a rapidly evolving world, the energy sector faces the dual challenge of meeting global energy demands while addressing
environmental and social concerns. Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) has emerged as a powerful tool for energy
companies to navigate this complex landscape and drive positive change at both local and global levels.
This panel will explore the impact of CSR as a vehicle for sustainable development and a green future.
Speakers:
● Kátia Epalanga, Board Member, Sonangol, Angola
● Kiara Neto, Social Investment Advisor, Chevron, Angola
● Atong Amos, CEO, Triple A Petroleum, South Sudan
● Paolo Novelli, Technical Sales Project Director, Tenaris, Italy
● Rui de Oliveira Neves, Partner, Morais Leitão, Portugal
Moderator - Manuel Mota, Partner, and Climate Change and Sustainability Services Leader, EY, Portugal
The Angola Oil and Gas Youth Town Hall is a special event to discuss the possibilities and opportunities for our youth in this
sector.
Join us as the public and private sector comes together to explore, discuss, and network around the future of the
industry and how we can empower young people to drive progress forward. This is a unique chance for young people to join a
conversation about the ever-changing energy landscape in Angola and create a platform to shape the transformation.
Join us in this special event to seize this opportunity and to help shape the future of Angola.
Keynote Address:
Abel Cruz, Chairperson, Society of Petroleum Engineers, Angola
Testimonies:
● Tona Ndamba, Chief Refinery and Products Analyst, OPEC, Angola
● José Inglês, Sonangol P&P and Society of Petroleum Engineers Liaison Internet & Communication, Angola
● Décio Policarpo, Schlumberger and Society of Petroleum Engineers Liaison Young Professional
Speakers:
● Paulino Jerónimo, President, ANPG, Angola
● Luís Fernandes, Director General, IRDP, Angola
● Osvaldo Inácio, Board Member, Sonangol, Angola
● Tânia Almeida, Secretary General, TotalEnergies Angola, Angola
Moderator - H.E. José Alexandre Barroso, Secretary of State of Petroleum and Gas, Angola
Sponsored by Azule
Sponsored by ENSA
Presenter:
Neil Genders, Director, Natural Resources, AON, United Kingdom
Sponsored by ENSA
Presenter:
Andrew Herring, CEO- Energy and Power Practice, Marsh United Kingdom
Master Class by MC Jurist
Presenter:
Nuno de Miranda Catanas, Founding Partner, MC Jurist
Visit to Pumangol's Fuel Terminal (strictly by invitation)
Pumangol´s Luanda Fuel Storage Terminal, currently the largest and key storage hub at the service of Sonangol
For more details email Amilcar.Costa@pumangol.co.ao
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