Friday, October 22, 2021
On October 15 Sonangol held the public act of opening and accepting proposals for the Investment in the Lobito Refinery, in accordance with the program, announced on July 9, during the launch of the respective public tender.
Five proposals were received, which were presented by the following bidders:
1 – Consortium formed by LANPEC Technology Limited (China) and International Business Development Group – IBD (USA);
2 – Consortium formed by Gemcorp Holding Limited and Omatapalo – Engenharia & Construção, SA;
3 – Consortium formed by HBMP – Hull Byth Man Power – General Trade and Provision of Services Ltd, AVIC International Beijing Co Ltd and China Huanquiu Contracting & Engineering Co., Ltd.;
4 – Layher Company (Pty) Ltd; and
5 – GazMin International Company.
The event, which took place in the main hall of the Lobito Municipal Administration, was attended by the Secretary of State for Oil and Gas, José Barroso; Vice-Governor of Benguela, Adilson Gonçalves; Administrator of Lobito, Evaristo Mário and the Administrator of Sonangol, Joaquim Fernandes, among other personalities.
In accordance with the tender program, the evaluation, clarification of proposals and due diligence phase will take place until 26th November. On December 10th, will be announced the companies that will integrate the corporate structure of the Lobito Refinery, together with Sonangol