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Eni has formally launched operations at Angola’s first non-associated gas development, inaugurating the New Gas Consortium (NGC) Gas Treatment Plant in Soyo through Azule Energy, its 50:50 joint venture with bp. The milestone marks a major advancement in Angola’s long-stated ambition to become a competitive natural gas supplier, both regionally and globally.
The ceremony was attended by Angolan President João Lourenço and senior energy officials, underscoring the strategic importance of the project to the country’s energy transition and economic diversification plans.
The NGC plant, which processes up to 400 MMscf/d of gas and 20,000 b/d of condensate, has entered commissioning following first gas in November 2025. Gas sourced from the offshore Quiluma and Maboqueiro fields will be treated in Soyo before being delivered to the Angola LNG facility for export or distributed to the domestic market.
The project reached this stage just 24 months after groundbreaking and six months ahead of schedule, a notable achievement for a major offshore-to-onshore gas development.
The NGC development is central to Angola’s effort to shift from an oil-dependent upstream sector toward a more diversified energy portfolio. As the country positions itself as a stable, long-term natural gas supplier, the project is expected to support downstream sectors, including fertilizer production, which is becoming a key national priority for agricultural expansion.
For Eni, the launch reinforces its strategy of leveraging gas-weighted assets and expanding LNG-linked production across Africa. Azule Energy—now Angola’s largest independent operator since its creation by Eni and bp—adds a high-impact, schedule-advantaged project to its portfolio.
The NGC is operated by Azule Energy (37.4%), alongside Cabinda Gulf Oil Company (31%), Sonangol E&P (19.8%), TotalEnergies (11.8%), with ANPG serving as concessionaire.
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