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Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2024 to Host On-Stage Interviews with Sonangol, Chevron, Azule Energy and More

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The “In-Conversation with” sessions will shed direct insight into the projects and investment plans of some of Angola’s largest operators

    LUANDA, Angola, August 20, 2024/APO Group/ — 

    TotalEnergies is deploying a multi-year energy strategy in Angola – which includes the $850-million Begonia field development – while ExxonMobil could inject as much as $15 billion into the Namibe Basin following commercial success at recent discoveries. In total, an investment pipeline of $60 billion is projected for the country over the next five years, signaling a strong commitment by International Oil Companies (IOCs) to develop Angola’s oil and gas prospects.

    To provide direct insight into Angola’s oil and gas project portfolio, the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference – taking place October 2-3 in Luanda – will feature a series of In-Conversation with sessions. These on-stage discussions will bring together Angola’s leading oil and gas operators – including TotalEnergies, ExxonMobil, Chevron, Azule Energy, Etu Energias and Sonangol – and provide a unique platform for candid dialogue on the future of oil and gas development in the country.

    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; national oil company Sonangol; the National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency; the African Energy Chamber; and the Petroleum Derivatives Regulatory Institute, 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 sales@energycapitalpower.com.

    Angola will complete the privatization of its national oil company (NOC) Sonangol by 2026. The process aims to strengthen the company’s financial and operational capacity, while consolidating its position as a major project developer in Angola’s oil and gas industry. Leveraging over 60 years of experience, Sonangol is driving a strong slate of projects in partnership with IOCs and regional operators. An In-Conversation with session at AOG 2024 will provide insight into the opportunities that privatization offers the NOC, as well as unpack Sonangol’s investment strategy and upcoming projects across upstream and downstream sectors.

    With a 26% market share in Angola, energy major Chevron is driving low-carbon oil and gas projects in Angola. The company expects production to start on its $300-million Sanha Lean Gas Connection Project in Q4 2024. Providing feedstock for the Angola LNG facility, the project involves the development of a platform that ties into the existing Sanha Condensate complex. Additionally, Chevron signed a production sharing agreement in 2023 to manage operations within the Block 14/23 concession area on the maritime border of Angola and the DRC. At AOG 2024, Chevron will offer insight into its low-carbon projects in Angola, as well as opportunities in natural gas.

    TotalEnergies reached FID on its Kaminho Deepwater Development in Block 20/11 earlier this year. Representing the first large deepwater development in the offshore Kwanza Basin, the project is set to commence in 2028 with a capacity of 70,000 barrels per day (bpd). Comprising the Cameia and Golfinho fields, the project is being developed in partnership with Sonangol and Malaysia’s Petronas. TotalEnergies is expected to provide an update on its multi-year energy strategy in Angola during an on-stage interview at AOG 2024. The session will delve into the company’s deepwater projects, upcoming oil developments and future-oriented approach to oil and gas investment in Angola.

    International energy company Azule Energy will start production at both the Agogo Integrated West Hub Development and the Quiluma and Maboqueiro fields in 2026. Having recently signed risk service contracts for Blocks 46, 47 and 18/15, the company is committed to increasing production while spearheading non-associated gas projects. During AOG 2024, Azule Energy will speak to the impact of these developments on the country’s energy matrix and future investment plans in the market.

    Operator of Block 15 – one of Angola’s golden blocks, home to 18 commercial discoveries and 20 years of production – ExxonMobil aims to maximize output at existing assets to mitigate natural production declines. The company announced a discovery at the Likember-01 research well in 2024 – the first well of Angola’s incremental production initiative. Seeking play-opening finds in the Namibe Basin, ExxonMobil will provide a project update during AOG 2024. The In-Conversation with session will delve into opportunities in incremental production, frontier markets in Angola and innovative drilling.

    Etu Energias – Angola’s largest private indigenous oil producer – is gradually strengthening its asset portfolio in-country. The company plans to make an Initial Public Offering in 2026, improving its capacity to acquire licenses. By 2025 and 2030, the operator plans to increase production to 50,000 bpd and 100,000 bpd, respectively. Etu Energias will provide insight into its strategies for increasing output during AOG 2024.

    To view the AOG 2024 program, visit https://apo-opa.co/3SV99LC.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of Energy Capital & Power.

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    Learning curves: Addressing the skills shortage in African mining

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    The discussion will unpack key factors contributing to the skills shortage and examine how stronger collaboration between mining companies, universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions can help bridge the gap

    CAPE TOWN, South Africa, March 23, 2026/APO Group/ –The African mining industry is undergoing rapid transformation, driven by technological advancements, increasing sustainability demands, and rising global demand for critical minerals. However, a widening skills gap continues to pose a significant challenge to the sector’s growth and long-term competitiveness.

     

    To address this pressing issue, an upcoming webinar hosted by Vuka group’s Mining Review Africa will bring together industry experts to explore practical solutions for building a skilled and future-ready mining workforce across the continent.

    The discussion will unpack key factors contributing to the skills shortage and examine how stronger collaboration between mining companies, universities and Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions can help bridge the gap. It will also consider how digitalisation and automation are reshaping workforce requirements, and what this means for the next generation of mining professionals.

    Participants can expect insights on:

    • Key causes of the mining skills shortage across Africa
    • Strengthening collaboration between industry, universities, and TVET institutions
    • The impact of digitalisation and automation on workforce requirements
    • Strategies for developing the next generation of mining professionals
    • Practical solutions for upskilling and workforce development
    • How regional collaboration can develop a skilled workforce
    • Preventing the brain drain in African mining as skilled workers seek greener pastures

     

    Event details:
    Date: 7 May 2026
    Time: 14:00 (SAST)

    To register for the webinar, visit: https://apo-opa.co/4brnadB

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of VUKA Group.

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    Mining Review Africa Introduces French and Portuguese Website Translation

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    By enabling multilingual access, Mining Review Africa aims to better serve its diverse readership, including industry professionals, policymakers and investors who rely on timely mining news and insights

    CAPE TOWN, South Africa, March 20, 2026/APO Group/ –VUKA Group’s (https://WeAreVUKA.com/) Mining Review Africa has introduced French and Portuguese translations on its website, responding to growing demand from readers across the continent.

     

    This allows users to access content in multiple languages, improving accessibility for audiences in regions where English is not widely used.

    We recognise that language should not be a barrier to information, especially in a sector that plays such a critical role in the continent’s economic growth

    The move follows insights gathered by VUKA Group during its flagship mining events held across Africa, including DRC Mining Week, Angola International Mining Conference and Nigeria Mining Week The organisers noted a clear need for more inclusive communication, particularly in countries where French and Portuguese are dominant languages in business and industry engagement.

    By enabling multilingual access, Mining Review Africa aims to better serve its diverse readership, including industry professionals, policymakers and investors who rely on timely mining news and insights.

    “This development is part of our ongoing commitment to making mining content more accessible across Africa,” Mining Review Africa’s Editor-In-Chief, Gerard Peter said. “We recognise that language should not be a barrier to information, especially in a sector that plays such a critical role in the continent’s economic growth.”

    The translation feature is now live and available to all users on the Mining Review Africa website.

    Distributed by APO Group on behalf of VUKA Group.

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    Qianhai Launches OPC Mavericks Program to Empower Global AI Solopreneurs

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    SHENZHEN, CHINA – Media OutReach Newswire – 20 March 2026 – On March 18, Qianhai, a flagship hub for institutional opening-up, high-end services and technological innovation in southern China, officially opened the application portal for the Qianhai OPC (One-Person Company) International Community and launched its global OPC Mavericks Program. Adhering to the philosophy of “All Innovation, Zero Distraction”, the initiative aims to build the world’s leading ecosystem for AI-driven one-person companies.

    Widely recognized as a pioneering zone for China’s institutional opening-up and a key innovation node in the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, Qianhai leads the country in piloting cross-border cooperation, regulatory innovation and business-friendly reforms. It has grown into a highland for advanced services, tech research and development, and entrepreneurial ecosystems, connecting global talents, capital and technologies with the massive market of the Greater Bay Area.

    The OPC Mavericks Program targets six elite groups: academic pioneers, tech veterans, global AI competition winners, elite prodigies, influential open-source contributors, and outstanding graduates in AI and computer science. Eligible projects should leverage generative AI, large language models, AI agents and automation to build sustainable closed-loop businesses.

    As the world’s first vertical accelerator dedicated to OPCs, the community provides a tailor-made AI launchpad with the SENSE ecosystem and the “Eight Zeros” guarantee to remove startup barriers: supported office space up to 200㎡ for two years, talent housing up to 50㎡ per person, annual free computing power up to 50P, free LLM trials, Greater Bay Area market access, collateral-free loans, high-risk-tolerance seed funding, annual talent rewards up to 600,000 RMB, and one-stop services for visas, finance, IP, taxation and global internet access.

    To help global innovators experience opportunities in the region, Qianhai offers the Shenzhen-Hong Kong 72-Hour Experience Pass, which was officially launched in 2025. This pass provides streamlined entry arrangements, guided visits to tech platforms, enterprises and research institutions in both cities, and on-site insights into the OPC entrepreneurship environment. It serves as a key channel for global talents to fully explore cooperation and development prospects in the Greater Bay Area.

    The program supports AI solopreneurs to turn ideas into scalable businesses. Qualified applicants can submit core founder resumes and project pitch decks to inqianhai@qhidg.com to join the program and embrace new opportunities in the Greater Bay Area.

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