Angola produced 1.3 million barrels of oil per day in 2020, the lowest level in the last decade. For comparison, in 2010, production reached a peak of around 1.8 million barrels daily. Though the African country still hast vast oil reserves, there is a lack of private and public investment.
What is the oil industry like in Angola?
The oil industry in Angola is dominated by the upstream sector – exploration and production of offshore crude oil and natural gas. Almost 75 percent of the present oil production comes from offshore fields.
Why did Angola develop a strategy for oil refining?
Besides the stimulus to increase exploration and production of crude oil and natural gas, Angola also developed a strategy to support the domestic oil refining sector. After all, despite the vast production of oil, the country constantly struggles to supply the national demand for refined products.
How can Angola recover its oil production?
Angola is among Africa’s largest oil producers. Its current challenge is how to reverse the decline in oil production observed in the last decade. To recover oil output also means getting the economy back on track, as the country’s finances rely strongly on this resource. Around one third of Angola’s GDP is rooted in the oil industry.