Azule Energy, one of Angola's leading independent oil and gas producers, is set to take a prominent role at the upcoming Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025 conference, scheduled for September 3-4 in Luanda. As a Gold Sponsor of the event, Azule Energy’s participation highlights its ongoing commitment to advancing Angola's energy sector through collaboration with operators, service providers, and government partners.
The company is currently spearheading several significant projects, including Angola’s first non-associated gas initiative, which is being developed by the New Gas Consortium (NGC) with Azule Energy as the operator. This ambitious project aims to harness gas resources from the Quiluma and Maboqueiro (Q&M) shallow water fields. In February 2025, the NGC successfully completed the offshore platforms for this project, with the Quiluma platform departing shortly thereafter for the installation site.
The Q&M project encompasses two offshore platforms and an onshore gas processing plant, which will provide feedstock to Angola LNG, the nation’s sole liquefied natural gas facility. With production expected to commence in late 2025 or early 2026, the platforms were delivered an impressive six months ahead of schedule, showcasing Azule Energy’s efficiency and dedication to meeting project timelines.
Another major development in Azule Energy's portfolio is the Agogo Integrated West Hub Development located in Block 15/06. In February 2025, the company announced the sail-away of the Agogo Floating Production Storage and Offloading (FPSO) unit from a shipyard in China to Angola. This new FPSO is projected to begin operations by the end of 2025, joining the existing Ngoma FPSO to produce hydrocarbons from both the Agogo and Ndungu fields. The Agogo FPSO is expected to significantly boost production capacity by 120,000 barrels per day (bpd) and features innovative carbon capture and storage technology, which includes the world’s first post-combustion CO₂ capture plants installed on an FPSO.
Azule Energy's extensive portfolio includes 18 licenses, 11 of which the company operates across both Angola and Namibia. In December 2024, Azule Energy marked its first international expansion by finalizing a strategic farm-in to Block 2914A in Namibia’s PEL 85. The company reported a net production of 210,000 bpd in 2024, with oil and condensates constituting 80% of its output. Looking ahead, Azule Energy aims to increase its production to 250,000 bpd by 2027 as it continues to enhance its upstream operations.
In addition to its oil and gas initiatives, Azule Energy is committed to delivering low-carbon energy solutions in Angola. The company is collaborating with Sonangol on the Caraculo Solar Project in Namibe Province, which has a total capacity of 50 megawatts (MW). Phase one of this project came online in 2023, successfully delivering 25 MW of clean energy to the national grid.
Social responsibility remains a core focus for Azule Energy. In 2024, the company inaugurated a new school in Huambo, providing educational opportunities for 720 students. Furthermore, alongside its partners in Block 15/06, Azule Energy contributed to the establishment of two educational facilities handed over to the Government of Cabinda, funded by project revenues and reinforcing the positive social impact of Angola’s energy sector.
Meanwhile, on the diplomatic front, Malaysia’s Chargé d’Affaires to Namibia, Datuk Dr Mohamad Rameez Yahaya, recently visited Luanda, Angola, to strengthen bilateral cooperation and engage with the Malaysian community residing in the oil-rich nation. His three-day visit included discussions with senior officials from Angola’s Ministry of External Relations, including Director of Protocol George and Director of Asia and Oceania Pauleth Dias.
During these meetings, Mohamad Rameez and Ambassador Joao Baptista De Costa explored avenues for enhancing trade and investment collaboration. They expressed satisfaction with Petronas' involvement in exploring a new offshore block in Angola, emphasizing the importance of increasing people-to-people exchanges and encouraging Angolans to participate in Malaysia’s Technical Cooperation Programme (MTCP) courses.
As part of his visit, Mohamad Rameez also met with representatives from Petronas, who briefed him on the new block being explored in partnership with Total and Angola’s national oil company, Sonangol. The Chargé d’Affaires took the opportunity to engage with the Malaysian community in Angola during a dinner hosted in Luanda’s central business district, where around 20 Malaysians attended the session.
Faiz Rahimi, a Malaysian working in Angola’s oil and gas sector, described the gathering as a meaningful opportunity to connect with fellow compatriots. He noted that many Malaysians are employed by prominent oil and gas companies such as Petronas, ExxonMobil, Azule Energy, Total, and Schlumberger, highlighting the strong presence of Malaysian professionals in the industry.
The session, which lasted about two hours, provided a platform for attendees to share their experiences and reaffirm their ties to Malaysia, fostering a sense of community among those working abroad. As the oil and gas sector continues to evolve in Angola, both Azule Energy and Malaysian diplomatic efforts reflect a growing commitment to collaboration, innovation, and social responsibility in the region.
