Angola has commenced gas exports from the Quiluma field under the New Gas Consortium (NGC), marking a key milestone in the country’s efforts to expand its natural gas sector and diversify its energy mix.
The Angolan National Agency of Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG) and Azule Energy, the project operator, confirmed that gas delivery from the offshore field to the onshore processing plant began following the introduction of gas into the facility in November 2025, which marked the start of production operations.
Initial gas exports are expected to reach 150 million standard cubic feet per day (MMSCF/d), with production set to increase to 330 MMSCF/d by the end of 2026 as the project ramps up.
The NGC project represents Angola’s first non-associated gas development and is seen as a strategic step in positioning natural gas as a standalone energy resource within the country’s energy mix.
The development is expected to support domestic energy demand, enable cleaner power generation and reduce reliance on more carbon-intensive fuels.
The project includes offshore and onshore infrastructure linking shallow-water gas resources to a processing facility located in Soyo, in the Zaire Province.
The onshore gas treatment plant has a processing capacity of 400 MMSCF/d of gas and up to 20,000 barrels per day of condensate. The facility was constructed locally, marking a significant milestone for in-country industrial capability.
Offshore, the Quiluma platform serves as the main production hub and is among the largest structures built in Angola, with a 2,500-tonne jacket and 2,700-tonne topsides constructed in Ambriz.
At peak construction, the project employed more than 5,000 Angolan workers across multiple sites, with further direct and indirect employment expected during the operational phase.
Azule Energy Chief Executive Officer Joseph Murphy said the project reflects a coordinated effort by government and industry to strengthen Angola’s long-term energy security.
“This achievement stands as a testament to the collaborative effort of MIREMPET, ANPG, Azule Energy and the NGC partners towards long-term energy stability, industrial progress and environmental responsibility,” Murphy said.
The NGC comprises Azule Energy as operator with a 37.4% participating interest, Cabinda Gulf Oil Company (CABGOC) with 31%, Sonangol E&P with 19.8% and TotalEnergies with 11.8%.
The project also includes a social investment component aimed at supporting community development initiatives in surrounding areas.
Azule Energy, a joint venture between bp and Eni, produces more than 200,000 barrels of oil per day and is actively involved in supporting Angola’s energy transition through a combination of gas development, decarbonisation technologies and renewable energy initiatives.
Beyond Angola, the company has a presence in Namibia, where it holds a 42.5% stake in Block 2914A (PEL 85) in the Orange Basin, one of the region’s most promising offshore exploration areas.
