CITAC at the Angola Oil & Gas Conference 2025

CITAC was proud to play an active role in this year’s Angola Oil & Gas Conference, held in Luanda from 2–3 September 2025.

On 2 September, our Executive Director, Elitsa Georgieva, delivered a presentation on “Mid- and Downstream Infrastructure Requirements and Developments in Sub-Saharan Africa.” Her session highlighted key investment needs, opportunities, and the critical role of infrastructure in supporting Africa’s growing energy demand.

The following day, Ms. Georgieva moderated the panel discussion “Towards a Secure Energy Future: Accelerating Downstream Development to Meet Market Demand.” The session brought together distinguished industry leaders, including:

• Anibor Kragha, Executive Secretary, African Refiners & Distributors Association
• Mauro Graca, President, Executive Committee – Sonangol Distribuição e Comercializaçao
• Antonio Feijo, Deputy General Manager – IRDP
• Mauro Carvalho, CEO – FAMAR
• Kevin Fiifi Dadzie, Regional Manager, Refining & Products Trading – bp

The panel explored strategies to enhance downstream capacity, strengthen regional supply chains, and ensure secure, sustainable energy access across Africa.

We were delighted to contribute to these important discussions alongside industry leaders and stakeholders who share our commitment to building a resilient and secure energy future for the continent.