Global Capital Turns Toward Angola’s Energy Expansion

A convergence of international development banks and investment firms is set for the 2026 Angola Oil & Gas Conference, shifting the focus toward capital access and infrastructure growth. With the industry entering a new development phase, the event aims to bridge the gap between global finance and local project demands.

Editorial·July 22, 2026·reads: 221

Global Capital Turns Toward Angola’s Energy Expansion

The Trade and Development Bank (TDB) Group leads the charge, building on its 2025 launch of the Angola Export and Trade Development Facility. Gift Moonga, the bank's Chief Executive for Southern Africa and Island States, will outline strategies to solidify Angola’s role as a regional energy hub. Similarly, the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) brings a track record of high-stakes backing, including a $1.3 billion commitment to the Soyo fertiliser plant and a $1.75 billion facility for the state oil company, Sonangol.

Beyond development banking, private investment entities are deepening their footprint. Houlihan Lokey, represented by Global Head of Oil & Gas JP Hanson, will analyze shifting international capital trends and mergers. Meanwhile, Gemcorp continues to scale its local presence, leveraging its 90% stake in the Cabinda Refinery—which hit a 30,000 barrel-per-day capacity in 2025—and a $500 million infrastructure fund managed alongside the Angola Sovereign Wealth Fund.

Domestic institutions are also repositioning to support this influx. Banco Sol, under the leadership of President Osvaldo Lemos Macaia, is expanding financing access for small and medium-sized service providers. By partnering with the Association of Companies Providing Services to the Angolan Oil Industry, the bank aims to ensure that local enterprises remain integrated into the broader energy value chain as foreign capital accelerates upstream and downstream development.