AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoOffshore Oil & Gas Supply Chain: Vallourec won Azule Energy’s Greater PAJ contract in Angola, set to deliver 26,000+ tons of seamless carbon steel line pipes (about 210 km) for production, water injection and gas export lines, with deliveries running July–Dec 2027 and first oil targeted for mid-2029. Energy & Industrial Jobs: A broader push to turn energy into jobs and industry sits alongside Angola’s continued grid expansion, including Malanje/Kiwaba N’Zogi and Malanje/Caculama-Mucari transmission and distribution works to connect 47,000 residents starting next year. Trade & Integration: Angola validated its AfCFTA national strategy and action plan in Luanda, aiming to turn market access into industrialisation and diversification. Macroeconomic Snapshot: Angola’s oil and diamond exports are projected to generate about USD 31.3bn in 2025, with hydrocarbons and mineral resources driving nearly all exports. Cost Pressures: A report on Africa’s cost of living flags Angola among the higher-cost countries, pointing to import dependence, weak currencies and transport frictions. Regional Context: The week also highlighted how fuel-price shocks can trigger unrest, with Luanda protests linked to diesel price increases.
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