Deepwater Oil & Gas Contracts: Azule Energy Angola (Eni/BP JV) pushed the Agogo Integrated West Hub forward by awarding Saipem a ~$350m West Hub Tails subsea pipeline contract (about 62 km of flowlines, risers and umbilicals) plus SLB OneSubsea controls work, with fabrication at Saipem’s Ambriz yard and offshore installation using FDS and Normand Maximus over ~2.5 years. New Angola Exploration Momentum: TotalEnergies says it found oil at Acacia-5 on Block 17 and plans fast-track development via the Pazflor FPSO, targeting first oil ~3 months after the June 2026 discovery and adding ~6,000 b/d; it also expanded Lower Congo basin interests by acquiring stakes in Blocks 17/25 and 32/21. LNG Market Strategy: Gastech 2026 leaders warned gas recovery will take time after Hormuz disruptions and urged long-term LNG deals, while ADNOC and ExxonMobil discussed portfolio resilience and diversification. Trade & Logistics Push: Hapag-Lloyd signed with DP World for long-term terminal capacity at Dakar, Luanda and Dar es Salaam, and support for Banana (DRC) and Maputo (Mozambique), aiming to scale Africa volumes. Downstream Infrastructure: Angola’s Barra do Dande Ocean Terminal is positioning to strengthen fuel storage and energy security, creating potential for regional partners. Finance & Geopolitics: The China Capital investigation alleges ICBC used London financing to support Beijing-linked geopolitical aims, including energy and transport infrastructure.