Angola has launched its first non-associated gas project- the New Gas Consortium (NGC) Gas Treatment Plant in Soyo.
The plant was commissioned in November 2025, to process an estimated 400 million standard cubic feet of gas per day and 20,000 barrels of condensate, sourced from the offshore Quiluma and Maboqueiro fields.
The plant is managed jointly by Azule Energy, made up of BP and Eni as well as Cabinda Gulf Oil Company, Sonangol E&P and TotalEnergies.
It is a $4 billion project.
Angola’s President João Lourenço, said thousands of Angolans were mobilized during construction and commissioning, with over 4,500 employed at the peak of activity and another 1,200 involved in fabrication and infrastructure.
Gas from the Soyo plant feeds directly into the Angola LNG facility, supporting both exports and domestic power generation, as well as future industrial projects such as fertilizer production for agriculture.
“Non-associated gas deposits guarantee additional production rather than relying solely on the gas that is associated with oil. The benefits are significant, as gas is in great demand in the international market, is less polluting than diesel and offers a competitive price. We believe that other developments like this will come along, which is promising for the Angolan people and the national economy,” said Lourenço.
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