Angola’s leading operators commit to next phase of oil and gas growth

Leading operators active in Angola reaffirmed their commitment to driving the country’s next phase of exploration and production during an ENSA-sponsored panel at the Angola Oil & Gas 2025 Conference and Exhibition last week. Executives from ExxonMobil, TotalEnergies, Chevron, Sonangol and Cabship highlighted how five decades of industry success have created a foundation for the next wave of projects and investment.

The panel underlined coordinated efforts across upstream development, gas value chains and local logistics — all aimed at sustaining output, expanding LNG feedstock and building a stronger local services ecosystem.

Investment and growth across operators

ExxonMobil reiterated its long-term presence and ongoing investments in Angola. The company has produced more than 2.5 billion barrels and built a local workforce of over 200 people. In 2025 ExxonMobil signed a license extension for Block 15 and continues evaluation work in the Namibe Basin while reinvesting in producing assets to maximize recovery and value, Katrina Fisher, Country Manager, ExxonMobil Angola, said.

TotalEnergies reported production gains in 2025 after two major projects added roughly 60,000 barrels per day to national output. “Angola has progressed in developing and producing offshore projects and has helped the global industry progress,” Martin Deffontaines, Country Manager, TotalEnergies E&P Angola, said, noting the company’s intent to continue delivering new projects.

Sonangol stressed its dual role as national oil company and economic vehicle. The company is advancing both onshore and offshore developments while using its position to promote wider economic growth across sectors. “Sonangol — built by the government — has a mission to drive the goals of Angola,” said Edson Pongolola, Director of Planning & Management Control, Sonangol.

Logistics, local partnerships, and future outlook

Chevron emphasized natural gas as a strategic focus, noting the role of reliable gas supply for Angola LNG and the country’s energy transition ambitions. “We continue to think of a future where gas can help us transition and grow the economy,” Frank Cassulo, Managing Director, Southern Africa Strategic Business Unit, Chevron, said, adding that Angola LNG is operating near capacity and that reliable supply solutions are a priority.

Cabship, marking 16 years of operations in 2025, highlighted growing logistics capacity to support upstream and downstream projects. From managing oil and gas units in Malongo to expanding in Soyo and Luanda, the company has secured contracts with SONILS, Azule Energy and Angola LNG and is developing offshore diving and support services for the Cabinda Special Economic Zone. “We want to build strong relationships and give value to the logistics ecosystem,” João Filipe, Chairman & CEO of Cabship, said.

Together, the panelists presented a unified outlook: expand exploration in frontier basins, bolster production with new projects, scale gas supply for LNG and industrial use, and strengthen local logistics and services. Those combined commitments position Angola to enter a new era of sustained energy growth.