What is energy in Angola?

Energy in Angola describes energy and electricity production, consumption and export from Angola. The energy policy of Angola reflects energy policy and the politics of Angola . Biomass accounts for 58% of the country's energy consumption; oil accounts for 35%, gas 4% and hydroelectric power 3%.

Who produces electricity in Angola?

Electricity is produced by Empresa Nacional de Electricidade de Angola . Angola ranks second in crude oil production in sub-Saharan Africa, after Nigeria. In 2022, the country produced an average of 1.165 million barrels of oil per day, according to its National Oil, Gas and Biofuel's Agency (ANPG).

What is the energy policy of Angola?

The energy policy of Angola reflects energy policy and the politics of Angola . Biomass accounts for 58% of the country's energy consumption; oil accounts for 35%, gas 4% and hydroelectric power 3%. Primary energy use in 2009 in Angola was 138 TWh and 7 TWh per million persons. Angolans used to suffer frequent daily blackouts.

How many new oil concessions are there in Angola?

This strategy already approved, in decree, of 2019, provides for the licensing of 55 new concessions, having already attributed half of this set of blocks. The signing of contracts for the Blocks Kon 2, marks the entry of the US Multinationals Intank Group, Brite`s Oil and Gas and the Canadian MTI Energy to Angola’s oil market.

Why is Angola launching a new gas consortium in 2022?

In order to maintain the supply of gas to the facility, oil majors in Angola have formed a New Gas Consortium that took a final investment decision (FID) in 2022 on developing the Quiluma and Maboqueiro non-associated gas fields.

Who will build a 50 MW solar power plant in Angola?

The Italian company ENI signed a concession agreement with the government for the construction of a 50 MW solar plant in Namibe province, in southwestern Angola. The solar power plant will be constructed by Solenova, a joint venture between ENI and Angolan state-owned oil producer Sonangol.