Eni commissions second phase of Congo LNG project

Core Insights - Eni has initiated the second phase of the Congo LNG project ahead of schedule, targeting the first LNG export in early 2026 [1] - The Nguya FLNG unit has a processing capacity of up to three million tonnes per annum, equivalent to 4.5 billion cubic metres per year, facilitating the development of gas resources from the Nené and Litchendjili fields [2] - The project includes three offshore production platforms and emphasizes local workforce involvement, contributing to the Republic of Congo's industrial sector [3] Project Details - The Nguya FLNG unit measures 376m in length and 60m in width, utilizing advanced technologies to minimize carbon emissions [4] - The Scarabeo 5 unit has been repurposed from a drilling rig to a gas treatment facility, focusing on emission reduction solutions [4] - Eni supplies gas to the Centrale Électrique du Congo, which is responsible for the majority of the country's power generation capacity [5]