Oil & Gas Deal-Making: TotalEnergies says its Acacia-5 discovery on Angola’s Block 17 will reach first oil just three months after June’s find, adding about 6,000 bpd by using spare capacity on the Pazflor FPSO. Downstream Push: Angola’s government is steering toward refinery capacity to cut dependence on imported petroleum products, with AOG 2026 highlighting downstream investment as a key theme. New Offshore Stakes: QatarEnergy signed Heads of Terms for Blocks 8 and 22 with ANPG (with Shell and Sonangol E&P), setting a framework for exploration through production. Local Industry Finance: Afreximbank is exploring additional financing across Angola’s oil and gas sector, aiming to move more local firms from service roles into ownership and operatorship. Security & Tech: EDGE delivered six HT-100 NAVAL unmanned helicopters to the Angolan Navy after successful trials, boosting maritime surveillance and reconnaissance. Cyber Risk: Check Point reports Angola saw 5,416 cyber attacks per organisation per week in August, with energy and utilities among the most targeted sectors. Trade & Diplomacy: China’s top legislator met Angola’s National Assembly leadership in Beijing, stressing cooperation in energy, agriculture, fishery, digital tech and AI. Maritime Modernisation: USTDA will host a delegation of port officials from Angola and other African states in the U.S. to support port upgrades, digital supply chains and maritime security.