EXECUTIVE SUMMARY | Angola Energy 2025
Angola has numerous options for the generation of power. The present document considers the key options - hydro, thermal and new renewable– individually and combined in scenarios that meet the
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electricity supply industryFoundational legislationThe basis of electricity sector regulation in Angola is the General Electricity Law (Law No. 27/15) first adopted in 1996 and amended in 2015. The law defines the general principles for the governance of the generation, transmission, distri
ation of its frontiers or boundaries.AcknowledgmentsThe regulatory review of the electricity market of Angola is a result of a continental initiative to crowd-in private sector participation in Africa's electricity market in collaboration wit member States, in this case, the Republic of Angola. This review process enjoyed cooperation from the
• Energy sector reforms – Enhancing the efficiency of public utilities and private sector participation. 2. Strengthening the Oil and Gas Sector Oil remains Angola's economic backbone, contributing over 90% of export revenue. However, the sector faces challenges such as aging fields, declining production, and global energy transition pressures.
strategic direction for the energy sector up to 2025. It is complemented by targets laid out in the long-term power sector vision, Angola Energia 2025, as well as other acti n plans, sector plans, and implementation guidelines. The PSNES is also complemented by medium- and long-term development plans (the
Angola has numerous options for the generation of power. The present document considers the key options - hydro, thermal and new renewable– individually and combined in scenarios that meet the
Angola''s 2025 electricity law marks a decisive shift from state monopoly to a liberalised, investor-friendly power market. By opening transmission to private players and incentivising solar
Angola''s 2025 Electricity Law reform provides a foundation for a more competitive and investment-friendly electricity market. For U.S. companies, it presents a timely opportunity to engage
The Angola Energy 2025 aims to map out the development plan for Angola''s energy sector up until 2025. The plan consisted of measures related to hydro, natural gas as well as rural electrification,
Angola''s electrical network is divided into six independent electrical regions (north, central, south, Cabinda, the east and isolated systems) but only the north and central grids are connected, while the
Analysts note this dual-track approach — scaling oil/gas production while pushing renewables — places Angola among Africa''s most investable energy markets in 2025.
Hydropower accounts for over 70% of electricity production in the country and, with the ongoing construction of Laúca and Cambambe II, will continue to represent the majority of grid connected
The section below presents the assessments of the regulatory environment related to the electricity sector policy and regulatory framework in relation to the crowding-in of private investors to the
Angola is taking a decisive step towards reshaping its power sector. In 2025, the government introduced sweeping reforms to the General Electricity Law, designed to liberalise the
As Angola continues to expand its energy sector, this analysis identifies priority areas and outlines actionable strategies to enhance energy access, sustainability, and economic growth.
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