Realizing the Energy Potential of Angola Symposium

About

16–18 March 2026
Luanda, Angola

Event Overview

There has been continuous hydrocarbon exploration and production activities in Angola since 1955, with a recent rejuvenation in exploration activity driven by economic recovery and a renewed investment focus onto the deep offshore where most undiscovered resources are located. Various levels of exploration maturity exist across different basins in Angola – while the Lower Congo Basin is mature and contributes almost all of Angola’s hydrocarbon production, the Kwanza Basin is moderately explored, and the recent FID will be the first production for the offshore Kwanza Basin. However, a large portion of Angola – mainly the Namibe Basin and the interior basins – remains frontier, but with promising hydrocarbon potential.

Addressing subsurface challenges in these basins requires technological innovation and the integration of diverse geoscience disciplines, which are key to driving successful exploration efforts. Fundamental geological processes on rifted margins and the value of field work have come into focus. Insights gained from analogue basins along the conjugate margins of Africa and South America will play a crucial role in shaping new exploration approaches. The symposium will highlight strategies to unlock the full resource potential of these basins by leveraging geoscience insights and integrating multidomain data to tackle exploration hurdles. Additionally, emerging sustainable energy initiatives—such as solar and geothermal projects—are poised to transform Angola’s energy sector and broader economic landscape.

Technical Committee

Committee Co-chairs:

Anne Claire Lorage, TotalEnergies
Giovanni Aquilina, Azule Energy
Lumen Sebastiao, ANPG
Nahed Kahloul, SLB

Co-conveners:

Eunice Oliveira, ANPG
Sugandha Tewari, SLB

Committee Members:

Alex Cooke, SLB
Alda Agostinho, Sonangol
Antonio Pereira, ExxonMobil
Claire McFerran, Afentra
Diogo Sebastião, Azule Energy
Faustino Paulo Ndozi, Sinopec
Francesco Borraccini, Shearwater GEO
Hervé Prigent, Viridien
Ian Sharp, Equinor Asa
Jason Robinson, Independent
John Brittan, TGS
Madhurima Bhattacharya, Viridien
Mads Housse, University of Manchester
Marcela Alonso, SLB
Matthew Plummer, TGS
Paul Bellingham, BGP
Paul Janssen, Shell
Samir Abdelmoaty, United Oil & Gas
Stefan Schroeder, University of Manchester
Teresa Gaudencia Da Clementina Cueleca Victoriano, ANPG
Tommy Halvorsen, Equinor

Contact

Priya Singh
SEG Middle East & Africa
Email: [email protected]

Attend

This symposium invites explorationists, geoscientists working on Angola exploration and development, academia/universities, companies with active activities in Angola, regulators, service and technology companies to register. We particularly welcome presentations by young Angolan professionals.

Registration Fees

Includes Coffee breaks (during meeting), Lunches (Monday-Wednesday)

Join and save! Non-members will further connect to the world of applied geophysics thanks to the SEGratis Membership — a complimentary annual membership included with a paid nonmember registration.

African Nationals

Enjoy over 60% off on Registration Fees! (contact [email protected] to register)

Early Bird Registration Fee (must be registered and paid before 15 February 2026)
US$ 495 (member) | US$ $595 (non-member)

Full Registration Fee – (begins from 16 February 2026 onwards)
US$595 (member) | US$695 (non-member)

International

Early Bird Registration Fee (must be registered and paid before 15 February 2026)
US$1,400 (member) | US$1,640 (non-member)

Full Registration Fee (begins from 16 February 2026 onwards)
US$1,610 (member) | US$1,850 (non-member)

Academia & Student
Please note, all student non-members must submit a copy of their student ID to [email protected] to register

Academia Registration Fee
US$850

Student Registration Fee
US$250 (member) | US$350 (non-member)

Cancelation Policy

Written notice received by 15 February 2026 entitles registrants to a full refund of the registration fee minus US$50 for processing. No refunds will be issued after 15 January 2026. Substitutions are permissible with written approval by the event organizers. Notify Priya Singh immediately to request a substitution.

Travel & Accommodation

Event Venue

Inspired by the graceful contours of the diamond in its design, InterContinental Luanda Miramar, Angola makes its debut in Angola as the first Internationally branded 5-star hotel, blending the highest luxury standards and the local essence of Angola’s capital into an unforgettable experience.

Visa Information/Invitation Letter

Event participants may generate an official invitation letter from SEG. This form will generate a letter that you can print and use if required. For Visa requirements for entering Angola, contact the embassy nearest you or go to the Government of Angola Website to apply for an visa. Please note that SEG does not guarantee that you will be granted a visa, nor does it commit SEG to pay any expenses you may incur. It is the sole responsibility of the attendee to obtain the necessary paperwork for entry to Angola.

Technical Program

Opening Address

Ana Rosa da Costa Nhanga Miala, ANPG
Andrea Lovatini, SLB

Keynote Speakers

Alexander Zarkhidze, SLB
John Brittan, TGS
Pedro Sebastiao, Azule Energy

Panel Sessions

Panel 1: Technological Enablers for New Discoveries

Alexander Zarkhidze, SLB
Arinze Anagbado, Shearwater
Chris Drage, TGS
Ewa Kaszycka, Viridien
Paul Bellingham, BGP
Paulo Dos Reis, TotalEnergies
Moderator: Lumen Sebastiao, ANPG

Panel 2: Untapping New Resources in Frontier Areas – Latest Exploration Trends & Strategies

Anne-Claire Lorage, TotalEnergies
Benjamin Cornelisse, Shell
Giovanni Aquilina, Azule
Noralf Steinsland, Equinor
Sheila Gaspar, Sonangol
Moderator: Victor dos Santos, ANPG

Panel 3: Monetization of and Exploration for Gas in Angola

Benjamin Pappas, Azule
Lino Buambua, ANPG
Paul Freeman, SLB
Richard Migeon, TotalEnergies
Moderator: Jelson Cesar Tomás, Sonangol

Technical Topics

New concepts in basin analysis and reservoir evaluation, and lessons learned from conjugate margin analogues – Part 1 & 2
Margin evolution, magmatic processes and CO2
Exploration case studies including new energy
Pushing the exploration envelope – Part 1 & 2
Advancement in seismic processing and imaging – Part 1 & 2
Advancement in seismic acquisition technology and designs
The impact and Integration of multidomain data in exploration
Production enhancement technology & Effective Reservoir monitoring

Sponsorship Opportunities

To maximize exposure and visibility for our partners, we offer an array of unique sponsorship opportunities designed to suit a range of budgets with specific target audiences for optimum return on investment. For a list of sponsorship opportunities, and benefits, please contact us at [email protected].