Investing in Angola’s Offshore Future: Scale, Stability and New Capital

13 Oct 2026
Elephant Stage, Ballroom East
AEW Town Hall
Angola is prioritizing massive deepwater projects and the establishment of its first dedicated gas industry. This session will analyze the strategies, reforms, and investments required to maximise long-term recovery, unlock stranded discoveries, and accelerate future deepwater and pre-salt development in Angola's offshore sector.
Chairperson
Miguel Baptista
Miguel Baptista, Managing Director – Central, East and Southern Africa - SLB
Speakers
Martin Deffontaines
Martin Deffontaines, MD & Country Manager - TotalEnergies
Paul McDade
Paul McDade, CEO - Afentra Plc
Frank Cassulo
Frank Cassulo, Managing Director, Southern Africa Strategic Business Unit - Chevron
Alcides Andrade
Alcides Andrade, Board Member - ANPG
Joe Murphy
Joe Murphy, Chief Executive Officer - Azule Energy
Brian Unietis
Brian Unietis, President and Lead Country Manager (LCM) - ExxonMobil Angola
Osvaldo Inácio
Osvaldo Inácio, Executive Board Member - Sonangol
Edson dos Santos
Edson dos Santos, CEO - etu Energias

Sponsored by:

Sonangol and ANPG