[Project Background] The Lobito Refinery in Angola is one of the largest industrial projects in Angola's history, constructed and invested in by Sonangol, the national oil company of Angola. With a target capacity of 2 million tons per year, the project aims to convert Angola's abundant crude oil resources into refined products locally, breaking the long-standing reliance on imported refined products.

[Role of Chinese Enterprises] Chengda, a subsidiary of China Chemical Engineering Group, participated in the EPC turnkey contracting of the Lobito Refinery in Angola, undertaking design, procurement, and construction work for certain units. This marks a significant practice for Chinese chemical engineering enterprises entering the field of energy infrastructure construction in Angola.

[Scope of Services] L4 EPC turnkey contracting (for certain sections), involving engineering design, equipment procurement, and construction of refining units.

[Typical Significance] The entry of a Chinese chemical engineering enterprise into the project of the largest refinery in sub-Saharan Africa reflects the deepening cooperation between China and Africa in the oil and gas processing sector. It also serves as an important case study for Chinese engineering companies to accumulate strength in large-scale refining and chemical projects in Africa.