“Due to its relevant and still predominant role in the economy of the country, the oil and gas sector is obviously the first to deserve our attention.”
The President of Angola, H.E. Dr. João Lourenço, addressing the National Assembly, on the State of the Nation Speech, October 15, 2020
In recognition of the importance of the oil and gas industry and the recently announced Presidential Decree; AECIPA (Association of Contracting Companies of the Angolan Oil Industry) representing the oil and gas services sector is launching Angola Energy Month during December, featuring a series of webinars culminating in the three days virtual Angola Oil and Gas Services and Technology Conference (15-17 December 2020).
The Presidential Decree 271/20, approves a new legal regime for local content in Angola’s oil and gas sector, strongly encouraging the acquisition of national goods and services and the replacement of expatriates by Angolan workers. H.E. President João Lourenço stated that the decree will aid in wealth creation and the promotion of economic diversification in Angola as well as promote participation in the oil sector from commercial companies owned by Angolan citizens. It emphasises the strengthening of national entrepreneurship, highlighting that foreign technical assistance or management contracts must contain detailed training programs, knowledge transfer, technology, development and improvement of professional skills for the national labour force; and also promotes the use of national raw materials in an aim to reduce imports and increase domestic production.
In line with this announcement and in recognition of Angola’s celebration of 45 years’ of independence and oil and gas success; Angola Energy Month will feature two free to attend webinars for audiences across Angola and the international community and the Angola Oil and Gas Service and Technology Virtual Conference (AOTC) later in the month.
Over 500 senior oil and gas executives are expected to participate in the events which will cover key topics and provide insightful information. The first Webinar on 2nd December will feature a special overview of the industry from the National Agency for Oil, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG) with the second Webinar (8th December) exploring the challenges and opportunities for the sector post COVID-19. Other topics featured will include a review of the local content law and regulatory framework and an update from the services sector as we look ahead to 2021.
Then, over three days, the virtual Angola Oil and Gas Service and Technology Conference programme will address the key issues affecting Angola’s oil and gas industries moving into 2021. Delegates will also be honoured with opening speeches and participation from high ranking members of the Angolan Government, expert speakers from the oil and gas industry and other private sectors who will cover:
- Latest Exploration and Production updates
- The next licensing round
- Focus on Local Content
- Planning for 2021 and beyond
- Structuring the industry and business in a Covid-world
- Presentation of the latest oil and gas technologies and services
- Major projects and project finance
- Development of Angola’s refining capabilities
The Angola Energy Month events are available to all in both Portuguese and English; the webinars are free to attend and delegates can access the events live via a full range of devices or receive the recorded webinars for convenient viewing. Delegates will need to register to attend the Angola Oil and Gas Technology and Services Conference at a reduced fee to facilitate attendance. The virtual platform used by AOTC offers interaction between speakers and audiences with participants able to ask questions and to vote. The experience is further enhanced by a virtual Business Matching service, which allows participants to pre-arrange virtual meetings with other attendees through the easy to-use online platform.
For full details or to register, please visit www.angola-series.com
