Angola’s Gas Pivot: From Associated Volumes to a Multi-Market Future
Angola is accelerating the shift from associated gas reinjection toward non-associated gas development, LNG optimization and domestic demand growth – marking a critical inflection point in the country’s long-term energy strategy. Long treated as a byproduct of oil production, natural gas is increasingly viewed by policymakers as a strategic asset capable of underpinning exports, power generation and industrialization. Insights from the African Energy Chamber’s (https://EnergyChamber.org) State of African Energy 2026 Outlook highlight how Angola is moving beyond its historical reliance on associated gas, while grappling with the infrastructure and commercial challenges that will shape the next stage of its gas market. For decades, Angola utilized large volumes of associated gas primarily for reinjection, enhancing oil recovery and supporting offshore operations. While this approach helped sustain crude output, it left significant gas value untapped. The turning point came with the const...