Sonangol Limited was formally incorporated on 1 February 1993 as a private limited liability company under English law, with its head office in London, England. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Angola’s national oil company, Sonangol E.P.
The company was established to secure a strategic presence in the international oil market, with the primary mandate of marketing and selling crude oil owned by the Angolan Government. To maximise value, Sonangol Limited prioritises direct sales to end users, eliminating agents and intermediaries and ensuring optimal pricing for Angolan crude.
Sonangol Limited was formally incorporated on 1 February 1993 as a private limited liability company under English law, with its head office in London, England. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Angola’s national oil company, Sonangol E.P.
The company was established to secure a strategic presence in the international oil market, with the primary mandate of marketing and selling crude oil owned by the Angolan Government. To maximise value, Sonangol Limited prioritises direct sales to end users, eliminating agents and intermediaries and ensuring optimal pricing for Angolan crude.
Sonangol Limited was formally incorporated on 1 February 1993 as a private limited liability company under English law, with its head office in London, England. It is a wholly owned subsidiary of Angola’s national oil company, Sonangol E.P.
The company was established to secure a strategic presence in the international oil market, with the primary mandate of marketing and selling crude oil owned by the Angolan Government. To maximise value, Sonangol Limited prioritises direct sales to end users, eliminating agents and intermediaries and ensuring optimal pricing for Angolan crude.
Until 1997, Sonangol Limited was solely responsible for the international marketing of all Sonangol crude oil and refined products. In that year, these responsibilities were expanded and shared with newly established trading offices in the United States (Sonangol U.S.A. Company) and Singapore (Sonangol Asia), strengthening the Group’s global reach.
Since then, Sonangol Limited has broadened its scope, playing a pivotal role in securing international financing for both Sonangol E.P. and the Government of Angola, while continuing to drive the development of Angolan human capital in oil marketing and international business. This includes overseeing scholarship programs for Sonangol Group students undertaking studies in the United Kingdom.
Now in its forty-second year, Sonangol Limited continues to fulfil its founding mission — successfully marketing Angola’s crude oil and refined products under optimal terms to maximise national revenue. Its enduring presence in London has enhanced the visibility and credibility of Sonangol E.P. in the global oil market, while contributing meaningfully to Angola’s political, economic, and social progress.
Until 1997, Sonangol Limited was solely responsible for the international marketing of all Sonangol crude oil and refined products. In that year, these responsibilities were expanded and shared with newly established trading offices in the United States (Sonangol U.S.A. Company) and Singapore (Sonangol Asia), strengthening the Group’s global reach.
Since then, Sonangol Limited has broadened its scope, playing a pivotal role in securing international financing for both Sonangol E.P. and the Government of Angola, while continuing to drive the development of Angolan human capital in oil marketing and international business. This includes the oversight of scholarship programmes for Sonangol Group students undertaking studies in the United Kingdom.
Now in its forty-second year, Sonangol Limited continues to fulfil its founding mission — successfully marketing Angola’s crude oil and refined products under optimal terms to maximise national revenue. Its enduring presence in London has enhanced the visibility and credibility of Sonangol E.P. in the global oil market, while contributing meaningfully to Angola’s political, economic, and social progress.
Until 1997, Sonangol Limited was solely responsible for the international marketing of all Sonangol crude oil and refined products. In that year, these responsibilities were expanded and shared with newly established trading offices in the United States (Sonangol U.S.A. Company) and Singapore (Sonangol Asia), strengthening the Group’s global reach.
Since then, Sonangol Limited has broadened its scope, playing a pivotal role in securing international financing for both Sonangol E.P. and the Government of Angola, while continuing to drive the development of Angolan human capital in oil marketing and international business. This includes the oversight of scholarship programmes for Sonangol Group students undertaking studies in the United Kingdom.
Now in its forty-second year, Sonangol Limited continues to fulfil its founding mission — successfully marketing Angola’s crude oil and refined products under optimal terms to maximise national revenue. Its enduring presence in London has enhanced the visibility and credibility of Sonangol E.P. in the global oil market, while contributing meaningfully to Angola’s political, economic, and social progress.
1975 –
Angola gained independence from the Portuguese. 300,000 Portuguese settlers left Angola following independence.
1976 –
Sonangol was created under Decree 52/76 on 9 June 1976. Sonangol collects over 90% of the government’s revenues and employs 5,000 people.
1991 –
Sonangol expanded its ambitions and restructured as a holding company, with multiple subsidiaries operating in oil services, such as training, air and maritime transportation, telecommunication, and insurance. Sonangol has also served as an important source of investment in housing, educational scholarships, and sports teams in Angola.
1983 –
Sonangol Limited was inaugurated on 1 February 1983, with its headquarters located at Merevale House, Brompton Place, London SW3 1QE, England.
2025 –
Sonangol Trading & Shipping (SNL T&S) was formally established. SNL T&S operates through offices in Luanda, London (Sonangol Limited), Houston (SonUSA) and Singapore (SonAsia).
1975 –
1976 –
1991 –
1983 –
2025 –
Angola gained independence from the Portuguese. 300,000 Portuguese settlers left Angola following independence.
Sonangol was created under decree 52/76 on 9 June 1976. Sonangol collects over 90% of the government’s revenues and employs 5,000 people.
Sonangol expanded its ambitions and restructured as a holding company, with multiple subsidiaries operating in oil services, such as training, air and maritime transportation, telecommunication, and insurance. Sonangol has also served as an important source of investment in housing, educational scholarships, and sports teams in Angola.
Sonangol Limited was inaugurated on 1 February 1983, with its headquarters located at Merevale House, Brompton Place, London SW3 1QE, England.
Sonangol Trading & Shipping (SNL T&S) was formally established. SNL T&S operates through offices in Luanda, London (Sonangol Limited), Houston (SonUSA), and Singapore (SonAsia).
1975 –
1976 –
1991 –
1983 –
2025 –
Angola gains independence from the Portuguese. 300,000 Portuguese settlers left Angola following independence.
Sonangol was created under decree 52/76 on 9 June 1976. Sonangol collects over 90% of the government’s revenues and employs 5,000 people.
Sonangol expanded its ambitions and restructured as a holding company, with multiple subsidiaries operating in oil services, such as training, air and maritime transportation, telecommunication, and insurance. Sonangol has also served as an important source of investment in housing, educational scholarships, and sports teams in Angola.
Sonangol Limited was inaugurated on 1 February 1983, with its headquarters located at Merevale House, Brompton Place, London SW3 1QE, England.
Sonangol Trading & Shipping Business Unit (UNTS) was formally established. UNTS operates through offices in Luanda, London (Sonangol Limited), Houston (SonUSA), and Singapore (SonAsia).