What are Angola's environmental policies?

A presidential decree enacted in 2020 mandates that all energy projects implemented in the country must comply with Angola’s environmental sustainability policies. As a result, for a project to be implemented, it must undergo an environmental licensing procedure to measure aspects including emissions, noise and waste.

What policies are being implemented in Angola?

Other policies helping Angola prioritize both improving energy access and ensuring emissions reduction include the National Program for Rural Electrification of Rural Areas, the 2022 Angola Long Term Strategy, the Petroleum Operations Regulation and the Law on Sugar Cane Production for Biofuels.

How can Angola improve electrification and reduce emissions?

With the government of Angola aiming to improve electrification while reducing emissions in the oil, gas and related sub-sectors, a series of policies have been implemented to ensure environmental sustainability across the entire energy industry.

What is the Angolan government doing about renewables?

To align the energy sector with this commitment, the Angolan government is prioritizing improved cooperation with utilities, independent power producers and the private sector regarding renewables deployment, and in the process, help reduce consumer dependence on expensive power tariffs and diesel generators.

What is Angola's energy mix?

Angola’s current installed capacity is estimated at 5.7 GW but only 70 percent is in use. The country’s current energy mix consists of 61.8 percent hydropower, 37.6 percent other fossil fuels and 0.6 percent hybrid (solar/fossil fuel).

How much does Angola spend on electricity?

The portion of the Angolan government budget dedicated to the electricity production, transmission and distribution sectors increased to US$ 817.2 million in 2023 from US$490 million in 2022. Angola’s national budget for electricity assessment allocated is around US$ 249.4 million.