Chevron, one of the world's largest energy companies, has joined the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference and exhibition – taking place September 3-4 in Luanda – as Champion Sponsor. With a commitment to boosting Angolan gas development and supporting LNG production, Chevron plays a key role in diversifying the country's economy. Chevron's sponsorship reflects the company's long-term vision for the country, which strives to unlock deepwater oil opportunities while strengthening LNG exports.
Chevron has been at the forefront of natural gas development in Angola, with projects such as the Sanha Lean Gas Connection project and the company's non-operated stake in the Angola LNG (ALNG) plant – the country's only LNG facility. The Sanha Lean Gas Connection project achieved first gas production in December 2024, serving as a crucial step to increase feedstock for the ALNG plant. Led by Chevron's Angolan subsidiary, Cabinda Gulf Oil Company (CABGOC), the project supplies natural gas from Block 0 to Soyo power plants and ALNG, with an initial capacity of 80 million standard cubic feet per day (mmscf/d). The second phase will add another 220 mmscf/d through the commissioning of the Booster Compression module. The project aims to increase ALNG feedstock by a total of 300 mmscf/d, raising the total amount to 600 mmscf/d.
Beyond the Sanha Lean Gas Connection project, Chevron is working toward first production in Angola's first non-associated gas project. Developed by the Novo Gás Consortium – which includes Azule Energy as operator, CABGOC, Sonangol E&P, and TotalEnergies – the project is on track to begin operations in late 2025 or early 2026. The project includes development of the shallow-water Quiluma and Maboqueiro (Q&M) gas fields, aiming to increase ALNG feedstock and create diversified gas opportunities for the country. In February 2025, the consortium completed the Q&M platforms. The Quiluma deck was loaded and sailed from the Ambriz Petromar shipyard. The project is expected to lay the groundwork for non-associated gas development in Angola, attracting new investment and increasing LNG export capacity.
In the oil sector, Chevron has been expanding its presence in deepwater basins. In 2024, the company signed Risk Service Contracts (RSCs) for Block 49 and Block 50 in ultra-deepwater, located in Angola's Lower Congo Basin. The blocks were awarded to the company in January 2024, with the RSCs paving the way for seismic studies in both blocks. Chevron's other assets in Angola include Block 0 and Block 14. The company's sponsorship of AOG 2025 reflects its commitment to strengthening oil and gas production in Angola, paving the way for future collaborations and agreements.