Eni, Azule Energy commission gas treatment plant in Soyo, Angola

Core Insights - Eni, through its joint venture Azule Energy, has inaugurated the New Gas Consortium (NGC) gas treatment plant in Soyo, Angola, marking the country's first non-associated gas development [1][2] - The NGC facility has a processing capacity of approximately 400 million standard cubic feet per day of gas and 20,000 barrels per day of condensate [1] - The gas is sourced from the offshore Quiluma and Maboqueiro fields and is treated for supply to the Angola LNG plant for both export and domestic consumption [2] Project Details - The NGC project was initially operated by Eni before the establishment of Azule Energy, a 50:50 joint venture with bp, which is now the operator of the NGC [3] - The gas treatment plant was commissioned 24 months after the ground-breaking ceremony in October 2023, which is six months ahead of the scheduled timeline [3] - Azule Energy holds a 37.4% interest in the NGC, with other partners including Cabinda Gulf Oil Company (31%), Sonangol E&P (19.8%), and TotalEnergies (11.8%) [3] Economic Impact - Eni stated that the NGC project supports energy diversification and responsible resource development in Angola, while also promoting growth in sectors such as fertilizer production for agriculture [4] - Eni has also finalized an agreement with Argentina's YPF to advance a liquefied natural gas (LNG) project in the Vaca Muerta field, indicating a broader strategy for LNG development [4][5]