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Angola LNG Site: the River Blessing Ceremony
In respect in local customs and traditions, to bless the start of the dredging activities, a blessing ceremony was held in March 2007 by the King of Soyo at the shoreline by the site where the LNG plant will be constructed. Local government and traditional authorities, Sonangol’s representatives, the local press and other stakeholders were present.
The river blessing included a local elder performing a tribal sword dance to ward off any evil and the King of Soyo toasting with palm wine and spirits.
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Angola LNG Provides Assistance to Stricken Communities in Soyo
August’07 - Angola LNG donated 780 roofing sheets to stricken communities in Soyo town, affected by torrential rains of the last rainy season. Angola has a tropical climate largely affected by seasonal movements of the rain-bearing intertropical convergence zone, the northward flow of the cold Benguela Current, and altitude. Soyo is located in the north where rainfalls are abundant.
Angola LNG assistance was primarily directed to the most affected families in 4 neighborhoods of the Soyo municipality: 1° de Maio, Nkunguyenguele, Kindombele and Kintambi.
About 47 families received 15 sheets each. The distribution was carried out by the Municipal Representative of MINARS (Ministry of Assistance and Social Reinsertion) in the presence of an Angola LNG Representative- Mr. André Vemba.
About 788 families were affected by torrential rains in the Soyo area and the local government through MINARS has mobilized its Fund for Social Support to assist the affected communities. Angola LNG modest contribution, in the resolution of the local communities needs, is a symbol of a solidarity and public-private partnership initiative to be developed with the expansion of the company activities in Soyo.
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The Angola LNG Site Blessing
In respect of local customs and traditions, a site blessing ceremony was held in April 2006 by the King of Soyo at the site where the LNG plant will be constructed. Representatives of various religious denominations, local authorities and other stakeholders were present.
The site blessing included a local elder performing a tribal sword dance to ward off any evil and the King of Soyo toasting with palm wine and spirits.
The local priest said a prayer for the good will and fortunes of the project.
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The Inauguration of the Information Center
The Soyo Information Center, is an office where people can obtain information about the Angola LNG project, was inaugurated, in April 2006.
Presents were: the Municipal Administrator, Mr. Manuel António who cut the ribbon, Mr. Paul Oen, Angola LNG General Manager, who unveiled the plaque, the King of Soyo, Traditional Leaders, Angola LNG team members and other stakeholders.
On the day of the inauguration, the Municipal Administrator wrote in the book of messages:
"The opening of the Angola LNG Information Center will help to inform the stakeholders of the various issues pertaining to the implementation of LNG.
Signed Manuel António."
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FILDA - The Luanda International Trade Fair
The Luanda International Trade Fair is the most important annual trade event on the Angola business market. This event, occurring in Luanda - the capital of the country- every year in July, has been dubbed "Door to Africa and Window to the World", implying that, through it, entrepreneurs have access to other countries on the continent while at the same time allowing Africans, and Angolans in particular, to benefit from the experience and technology of more advanced economies worldwide.
The 2007 edition (the 24th of the series) was held from 10 thru 15 July under the motto “IT BETS IN A MODERN FINANCIAL SYSTEM AS HANDSPIKE FOR THE DEVELOPMENT”. Over 609 companies (of which 217 Angolan) displayed in this event. On opening day, Deputy Prime-Minister, Dr. Aguinaldo Jaime, representing the President of the Republic, visited the Angola LNG booth fitted between Sonangol and Chevron’s booths in the Oil & Gas Industry pavilion. On the “Petroleum Day”, the Minister of Petroleum, Mr. Desidério Costa, accompanied by Sonangol’s dignitaries also visited our booth. All continues to support the Project and wants to see its implementation.
In the middle of the booth, the Angola LNG model was an attraction to many of the people who visited the pavilion among Government entities willing to learn more about the progress of this mega project; business people aiming to do business with the new company and young people willing to apply for jobs with Angola LNG Ltd.
Our first group of Trainees paid a visit to the stand and they enjoyed a lot.
Brochures and other literature, as well as, give aways were handed out.
Photos for the 2007 edition are shown in our galleries.
(video 1) - Portuguese language Angola LNG video made for FILDA 2007
(video 2) - Portuguese language Angola LNG video made for FILDA 2007
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The 23rd World Gas Conference - 2006
The 23rd World Gas Conference, held 6/5-9 in Amsterdam, provided an opportunity for the Angola LNG Project to present the project and, update those stakeholders already familiarized with same, of where we stand.
We did not have a stand alone booth, but were incorporated in the Chevron booth, like other big projects where Chevron is a partner.
It is was very encouraging to see many people visiting our Project and interested to know it's progress. Some were interested to buy our gas, others to become partners and services providers, etc.
No doubts the event was also an excellent venue for networking and meeting with key stakeholders.
We were honored by the presence of the Angola National Bank-Vice Governor - Dr. Alberto Silva, invitee of Angola LNG. Sonagas representatives, such as; Dra. Manuela Ceita - Administrator, Eng. Maria do Rosário - Human Resources Mgr. and Lucas Santos - Director of the cabinet of Sonagas President, attended the Conference.
The Conference went very well, with lot of people interested in the Angola LNG project. Also, many came to congratulate Angola for its participation to the 2006 - World Cup.
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