Angola’s road to refining self-sufficiency

Angola

Angola’s refining sector has historically relied on imported refined petroleum products, but the country has been taking steps to reduce its dependence on imports and increase its self-sufficiency. Plans for new refinery projects and expansions to existing plants aim to increase national refining capacity by at least 360,000 bpd in the coming years.

Cabinda Refinery

• Nominal capacity: 60,000 bpd
• Type: Partial conversion/modular
• Status: Under construction
• Developers: Sonangol, Gemcorp
• Project details: Upon completion, phase one output will include a 30,000 bpd crude unit that produces naphtha, jet fuel, diesel and heavy fuel. Phase one is expected to be completed in mid-2024 with a total investment of USD 473 million.

Malongo Topping Plant

• Nominal capacity: 15,000 bpd 
• Type: Topping
• Status: Operational
• Developer: Cabinda Gulf Oil Company

Soyo Refinery

• Projected nominal capacity: 150,000 bpd
• Type: Full conversion
• Status: Under development
• Developer: Quanten Consortium Angola
• Project details: As a part of Quanten Consortium’s build, own and operate contract for the facility, the company is planning construction of associated infrastructure as well as a tank farm and marine terminal. The refinery’s expected completion date is in 2025.

Luanda Refinery

• Nominal capacity: 65,000 bpd
• Type: Hydroskimming refinery
• Status: Operational
• Developer: Sonangol
• Project details: The refinery has undergone modernisation and capacity expansion works. A new platforming unit was inaugurated in July 2022 and petrol production capacity was expanded to 450,000 tpy at an estimated investment of USD 253 million.

Lobito Refinery

• Nominal capacity: 200,000 bpd
• Type: Full conversion
• Status: Under construction
• Developer: Sonangol, KBR
• Project details: The refinery is expected to increase Angola’s fuel products production capabilities by 200% upon completion. FEED works were completed in 2023 and the facility is slated for completion in 2027.

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