On Monday February 10^th, the President of Angola H.E. João Lourenço inaugurated the first phase of the Barra do Dande Ocean Terminal, a strategic infrastructure project owned by the state-run oil company Sonangol and designed to enhance Angola’s energy independence and bolster the country's onshore fuel storage capacity by more than 80%.

The terminal features an initial capacity of 582,000 cubic metres, significantly enhancing Angola's ability to store diesel, gasoline, and liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) as well as to receive, store and distribute petroleum products. The terminal’s 1,700-m jetty also enables the facility to accommodate large ships.

Dar Angola provided extensive consultancy services to support this critical project.

A significant milestone in Angola’s efforts to strengthen its energy infrastructure, the Barra do Dande Oceanic Terminal is scheduled to commence commercial operations in July 2025, following a series of preparatory activities to ensure full operational readiness. This development marks a significant milestone in Angola's efforts to strengthen its energy infrastructure. The project will contribute significantly to the development of Angola’s oil industry and the wider national economy, ensure the maintenance of strategic national reserves of liquid fuels and LPG, create important job opportunities, and promote economic development across Angola.