Angola is intensifying the integration of local companies into the oil and gas sector, particularly in areas such as logistics, industrial maintenance, and the supply of technical goods and services.
The National Director for Training and Local Content at the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas (Ministério dos Recursos Minerais, Petróleo e Gás), Domingos Francisco, on Thursday, March 26, 2026, highlighted the progress the country has made in integrating local companies into the sector.
According to the official, who spoke at the Annual Local Content Conference held in Luanda, some of the achievements include increased participation of Angolan companies in large-scale projects, the placement of Angolan professionals in strategic industry positions, reduced reliance on expatriate labour, increased local hiring and job creation, as well as the strengthening of the national business sector, particularly in oil-producing provinces.
“Angolan companies are taking on more complex operational responsibilities and demonstrating the capacity to execute large-scale projects. In addition, technical and vocational training programmes have enabled Angolan professionals to occupy leadership positions and contribute to the development of the sector,” Domingos Francisco said.
The Director emphasized the importance of implementing more comprehensive pilot projects and signing longer-term contracts to enable local companies to invest and expand their operations.
He also highlighted the need to strengthen human capital through training, capacity building, and the promotion of knowledge and technology transfer to national companies.
The conference is expected to end on March 27, with a focus on translating discussions into concrete measures for the sustainable and inclusive development of Angola’s energy sector.
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