How Think Energy Could Bring Stability to Angola’s Fuel Crisis
Angola, one of Africa’s largest oil producers, finds itself trapped in an energy paradox. Despite producing over one million barrels of crude oil per day, recently boosted by an additional 60,000 barrels through new offshore projects, Angolans are facing some of the highest diesel prices in recent history.
The removal of diesel subsidies earlier this year exposed the fragility of the system. The result was explosive: at least 22 people were killed, nearly 200 injured, and more than 1,200 arrested during protests that swept across multiple provinces. Diesel prices surged by a third, and transport fares jumped almost 50%. For millions of Angolans, these increases were not minor adjustments.
This crisis underscores an uncomfortable truth: Angola continues to export vast amounts of crude while importing expensive refined fuel, draining public finances and fuelling social unrest. Fuel subsidies alone account for nearly 4% of GDP, an unsustainable burden for the economy.
A Strategic Solution for Angola’s Energy Needs
Think Energy offers a way out of this paradox. With its patented modular technology, the company can convert crude oil and condensates directly into cleaner fuels like D3 Diesel and F4 Fuel Oil, on Angolan soil and within months, not years.
Think Energy’s technology enables on-site conversion of crude or condensates into low-sulfur, high-efficiency D3 Diesel and F4 Fuel Oil. Deployed on compact modular plants operating within 60–90 days, the model allows industrial users, and potentially national operators, to bypass volatile global markets and avoid supply chain disruptions.
Key advantages for Angola:
Rapid deployment: modular plants operating in just 60–90 days.
Economic efficiency: typical return on investment in less than six months.
Environmental leadership: up to 50% CO₂ reduction per barrel, backed by ISO 14067 certification and a full Life Cycle Assessment.
Technical validation: supported by Texas A&M University’s Harold Vance Department of Petroleum Engineering.
Global compliance: full alignment with MARPOL’s 0.5% sulfur cap.
By leveraging its own crude production, Angola can reduce reliance on costly imports, stabilize domestic fuel prices, and redirect subsidy savings toward long-term infrastructure and renewable energy development. Think Energy offers more than resilience; it provides a tested pathway to energy independence and industrial continuity.
“Angola has the resources to fuel its own future, and Think Energy wants to help make that a reality” said Gregory C. Smith, Executive Chairman of Think Energy. “Our mission is to work alongside Angola’s leaders to ensure the country produces its own diesel for its people, reducing costs, ending reliance on expensive imports, and building a cleaner, more stable energy system for generations to come.”
Think Energy is prepared to explore tailored collaborations with Angolan energy stakeholders, industrial operators, and policymakers. We bring validated technology, operational track record, technical credibility and urgency.
📩 Let’s discuss how Think Energy can work with Angola to stabilize energy supply, enhance fiscal resilience, and power growth with cleaner, reliable infrastructure. (admin@gothinkenergy.com)
