SINOMACH secured a $245 million Angola aluminum EPC project, expanding production, boosting industrial growth, employment, and China-Angola cooperation.
China National Machinery Industry Corporation (SINOMACH) has announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, SINOMACH International Engineering (Jiangsu) Co., Ltd. (SINOMACH International Jiangsu), recently secured an Engineering, Procurement, and Construction (EPC) contract valued at RMB 1.717 billion (approximately $245 million) for the second phase of the Huatong Electrolytic Aluminum Production Line in Angola. The agreement, signed on June 11, 2026, at the 17th International Infrastructure Investment and Construction Summit Forum and Exhibition, underscores China's continued investment in Angola's industrial development.
This significant contract focuses on expanding the Angolan facility's annual production capacity by 120,000 tons of electrolytic aluminum. Under the terms of the agreement, SINOMACH International Jiangsu will be responsible for providing comprehensive services, including design, equipment procurement, and installation and commissioning.
The expansion project is part of a larger, ambitious five-phase initiative known as the Huatong Aluminium Industrial Park, a collaboration with China's Hebei Huatong Wire and Cables Group. The initial phase of this industrial park, representing an investment of 250 million, was inaugurated by Angolan President João Lourenço in January 2026. This first phase also established an annual production capacity of 120,000 tons of electrolytic aluminum and created approximately 1,200 jobs. The entire Huatong Aluminium Industrial Park project is projected to span 8 to 10 years, with a total investment reaching 1.6 billion, ultimately aiming to position Angola as a leading aluminum producer in sub-Saharan Africa.
The project holds substantial economic and geopolitical implications. Economically, it represents a considerable foreign investment in Angola, fostering job creation and supporting the development of local industrial capabilities. Angolan President João Lourenço has consistently emphasized the critical role of private investment in diversifying the nation's economy and reducing its historical reliance on crude oil exports. The electrolytic aluminum plant, located in the Barra do Dande Free Trade Zone in Bengo province, is also expected to boost Angola's trade balance through value-added exports and strengthen its metalworking sector.
From an industry-specific perspective, the expansion will contribute to the global aluminum supply chain and facilitate technology transfer and knowledge exchange, as SINOMACH International Jiangsu is tasked with providing technical services. Furthermore, the project includes professional training programs and internships designed to empower local personnel and build a skilled workforce for Angola's industrial future. Geopolitically, this investment further solidifies the economic ties between China and Angola, emblematic of China's broader engagement in infrastructure development across Africa.
