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Updates
March 2021 Tender Announcement
The Angolan Ministry of Natural Resources, Petroleum and Gas (MIREMPET) has awarded a build, own and operate (BOO) contract for the Soyo refinery to a consortium led by US company Quanten.
Angola launched the $3.5 billion tender for the work in October 2019. 31 companies expressed interest in the 100,000 barrel per day facility. Nine proposals got through to the due diligence phase, between September and December 2020.
March 2021 MOU Signed
Signed an MOU that outlined the path to the Investment Contract. Tasks were identified and a 9 month schedule was outlined. All tasks were completed in 5 months.
December 2021 Angolan Delegation to the WPC
An Angolan delegation led by the Secretary of State for the Ministry of Natural Resources, Petroleum and Gas was hosted by Quanten Consortium Angola, LLC in Houston.
May 2022 Meeting with the Minister - OTC
The Angolan Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas along with the Chairman of Sonangol and Senior Director of Sonangol met with Quanten Consortium Angola, LLC and KBR executives.
May 2022 Groundbreaking Ceremony
Soyo Refinery Groundbreaking Ceremony performed in May 2022 at the project site in Soyo City Zaire Province, Angola. The event was presided over by H.E. The Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas and attended by the US Ambassador to Angola, The Governor of Zaire, the CEO of Sonangol and other Sonangol, executives, local government officials, team members executives, and executives of local companies in Soyo and Luanda.
May 2022 Meeting with the President
The President of the Republic of Angola met with the CEO of Quanten Consortium Angola, LLC. The meeting was supported by the US Ambassador to Angola
July 2022 Meeting with the Governor of Zaire
A delegation of Quanten Consortium Angola, LLC, Sonangol and US-Angola Chamber of Commerce met with the Governor of Zaire and his executives to discuss the Soyo Refinery and associated development in Zaire
July 2022 Meeting with local rulers of Zaire
A delegation from Quanten Consortium Angola, LLC, Sonangol and US-Angola Chamber of Commerce met with the local rulers of Mbanza Kongo, their ruling council and administrative staff to pay their respect and discuss the Soyo Refinery and associated development in Zaire
July 2022 Visit to Historical Sites in Zaire
A delegation from Quanten Consortium Angola, LLC, Sonangol and US-Angola Chamber of Commerce visited historical sites in M'Banza Kongo with a view towards site preservation and enhancement.
August 2022 Investment Contract Signed
AIPEX - Agency for Private Investment and Promotion of Exports of Angola, signed the Soyo Refinery Investment Contract with Quanten Consortium Angola, LLC
December 2022 Site Demining Complete
Demining of the entire 712 hectares of the Soyo Refinery project site was completed at the end of December 2022
Gallery
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Tender award announcement ceremony in Soyo, Angola.
Segun Thomas with Sonangol executives at the MOU signing.
Jeff Meyers and Hildo Piedade at the MOU negotiations
Legal review of the MOU
Helder Lisboa and other Sonangol executives at the MOA negotiations
Congress Woman Sheila Jackson Lee presenting a Congressional Proclamation to the Angolan Secretary of State for the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas
Angolan delegation to the WPC at a meeting with Quanten Consortium Angola, LLC and Teammates
Ulysses Goree, KBR SVP at the meeting with the Angolan delegation to the WPC
David Lo, Honeywell Senior Program Manager at the meeting with the Angolan delegation to the WPC
Meeting with the President at the Presidential Palace
US Ambassador to Angola and CEO of Quanten Consortium Angola at the Presidential Palace
News conference at the Presidential Palace after the meeting with the President
HE the Minister of Natural Resources, Petroleum and Gas, and Chairman and Director both from Sonangol after a meeting with executives of Quanten Consortium Angola, LLC and KBR during the OTC in 2022
HE the Minister of Natural Resources, Petroleum and Gas emerging from a meeting with executives of Quanten Consortium Angola, LLC and KBR during the OTC in 2022
HE the Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas addressing the audience at the Groundbreaking Ceremony
Signing an agreement between Quanten Consortium Angola LLC, and SONAREF at the Groundbreaking Ceremony
Delegation - Ministers, Governors, Local Rulers and Executives arriving at he Groundbreaking Ceremony
HE the Minister and the Governor of Zaire arriving at the Groundbreaking Ceremony site
Signing of agreement at the Groundbreaking Ceremony
National anthems at the beginning of the Groundbreaking Ceremony
HE the Governor of Zaire addressing the audience at the Groundbreaking Ceremony
The US Ambassador to Angola addressing the audience at the Groundbreaking Ceremony
The US Ambassador to Angola and the former Foreign Minister of Angola arriving at the Groundbreaking Ceremony
HE the Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas at the Groundbreaking Ceremony
Local and Traditional Rulers at the Groundbreaking Ceremony
Attendees at the Groundbreaking Ceremony
Attendees at the Groundbreaking Ceremony
Turning of the first stone at the Groundbreaking Ceremony
Turning of the first stone at the Groundbreaking Ceremony
HE the Minister, the Governor, the US Ambassador to Angola, the CEO of Quanten Consortium Angola and other senior government officials at the Groundbreaking Ceremony
The US Ambassador to Angola and the Senior Commercial Officer of the US Embassy at the Groundbreaking Ceremony
CEO of the US-Angola Chamber of Commerce and the CEO of Mota Engil Angola at the Groundbreaking Ceremony
Informational display of team members for the development of the Soyo Refinery
Mota Engil Angola's CEO and Business Manager at the Ground Breaking Ceremony
Executives of companies in Angola at the Groundbreaking Ceremony
Representatives of team members for the development of the Soyo Refinery
Quanten Consortium Angola, LLC officials with local company team members at the Groundbreaking Ceremony
Quanten Consortium Angola, LLC officials with CMEC team members at the Groundbreaking Ceremony
Quanten Consortium Angola, LLC executive consultants at the Groundbreaking Ceremony
US Ambassador to Angola and Quanten Consortium Angola, LLC executives at the Groundbreaking Ceremony
Quanten Consortium Angola, LLC and Mota Engil Angola executives at the Groundbreaking Ceremony
US Ambassador to Angola, CEO US-Angola Chamber of Commerce and Quanten Consortium Angola, LLC executives at the Groundbreaking Ceremony
National anthems at the start of the Groundbreaking Ceremony
US Ambassador to Angola, CEO SONAREF and Quanten Consortium Angola, LLC executives at the Groundbreaking Ceremony
Meeting with the Governor of Zaire, his staff and Quanten Consortium Angola, LLC. US-ACC, Sonangol, and YMR executives
Governor of Zaire with the Quanten Consortium Angola, LLC and Sonangol delegation
Executives of Quanten Consortium Angola, LLC at a historical site in M'Banza Kongo
The Governor and the delegation from Quanten Consortium Angola, LLC and Sonangol at a historical site in M'Banza Kongo
Quanten Consortium Angola, LLC executives meet with local rulers in M'Banza Kongo
Quanten Consortium Angola, LLC executives attend a traditional ceremony in M'Banza Kongo
Lunch with the Governor at N'zeto Resort
Signing of the Soyo Refinery Investment agreement at the AIPEX HQ
Quanten Consortium Angola, LLC executives and AIPEX officials after the signing of the Soyo Refinery Investment Agreement
AIPEX CEO, Quanten Consortium Angola, LLC Managing Partners, CEO of US-ACC and Senior Commercial Officer of the US Embassy in Angola at the Soyo Refinery Investment Agreement signing event
Quanten Consortium Angola, LLC delivering an address at the Investment Agreement signing event
Demining activities at the Soyo Refinery development site
The Soyo Refinery site demining crew with officials from Quanten Consortium Angola, LLC. Sonangol and Mota Engil Angola
News
1. Angola awards work on 100,000 bpd refinery - News for the Energy Sector (energyvoice.com)
2. Angola greenlights US consortium to build, own new refinery at Soyo | Oil & Gas Journal (ogj.com)
5. 9 companies selected to build the Soyo refinery in Angola - FurtherAfrica
6. Chinese Groups Lose Bid for Soyo Refinery in Angola – CLBrief
7. Angola: Us Consortium Wins Soyo Refinery Tender - allAfrica.com
8. Angola Commits to Increasing Oil and Gas Refining Capacity (energycapitalpower.com)
15. https://www.lilpastanews.com/2022/05/refinaria-do-soyo-sera-construida-por.html?m=1
16. https://youtu.be/89DLOTDR64w
17. https://youtu.be/CaYsGc0sSQk
Press Releases & Announcements
Announcement
Preferred Vendors List
Prequalification of Local Contractors
Quanten Consortium Angola, LLC seeks to pre-qualify local contractors for work on the Soyo Refinery Project.
Interested companies should send their:
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Brochure or Informational Material
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KYC Information
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Contact Information
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Specific Areas of Expertise
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Specific Areas of Interest
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Years of Experience in areas of Interest
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Labor Rate
To:
Vendors may be contacted for additional information.
Pre-qualification will be based purely on Best Value
Selection Process
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Acknowledgement of receipt of Vendor Materials
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Evaluation of Informational Material
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Due Diligence and KYC Review
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Background Check
Selected Companies will be notified within 4 weeks after notification of receipt of all Vendor Materials.
Quanten Consortium Angola, LLC officials in charge of this process are:
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Mr. Hildo Piedade
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Ms. Linda Anukwuem