Eni Opens Gas Treatment Plant in Angola
- The NGC Gas Treatment Plant in Soyo processes 400 million standard cubic feet of gas and 20,000 barrels of condensate per day.
- Gas is sourced from the offshore Quiluma and Maboqueiro fields for export and domestic use.
- The plant began operations in November 2025, six months ahead of schedule.
- Azule Energy operates the project with a 37.4% stake, alongside CABGOC, Sonangol E&P, TotalEnergies, and ANPG.
Project Overview
Eni, through its joint venture Azule Energy with bp, inaugurated the NGC Gas Treatment Plant in Soyo, Angola. This facility is Angola's first non-associated gas development, with a processing capacity of 400 million standard cubic feet of gas and 20,000 barrels of condensate per day.
Gas Sourcing and Supply
The gas is sourced from the offshore Quiluma and Maboqueiro fields. It is treated at the Soyo plant and then supplied to the Angola LNG plant for both export and domestic consumption.
Strategic Importance
The project positions Angola as a strategic player in the global natural gas market, supporting the country's energy diversification. It also enables growth in sectors like fertilizer production for agriculture.
Timeline and Operations
The gas treatment plant entered the commissioning phase in November 2025, marking the start of operations for the NGC project. This milestone was achieved 24 months after the groundbreaking ceremony in October 2023, six months ahead of the sanctioned schedule.
Consortium and Stakeholders
The New Gas Consortium is operated by Azule Energy, holding a 37.4% stake. Other partners include Cabinda Gulf Oil Company (31%), Sonangol E&P (19.8%), TotalEnergies (11.8%), and ANPG as the National Concessionaire.
Source: Eni