Angola Launches Gas Exports from Quiluma Field, Boosting Energy Diversification
The National Agency of Petroleum, Natural Gas and Biofuels (ANPG) announced on Monday the start of gas supply from the Quiluma field, operated by the Novo Consórcio de Gás (NCG).
Initial exports reached 150 million cubic feet per day, with projections to climb to 314 million cubic feet per day by the end of the year.
Operations officially began last Friday, according to ANPG and Azule Energy, marking a significant milestone for Angola’s offshore energy sector.
The Quiluma platform, located in the Ambriz region, Bengo province, is the largest structure ever built in the area, featuring a 2,500-ton jacket and 2,700-ton topsides.
The onshore processing unit, constructed entirely in Soyo, Zaire province, has a daily capacity of 400 million cubic feet of gas and 20,000 barrels of condensate.
The facility interconnects shallow-water offshore production with state-of-the-art onshore processing, highlighting Angola’s commitment to local content and advanced infrastructure.
Paulino Jerónimo, chairman of ANPG, called the first gas from Quiluma “a remarkable achievement” and praised the dedication of all teams involved. “This new capacity strengthens national energy diversification, sustains domestic consumption, and enables more efficient and cleaner energy generation. It is a major milestone for the industry,” he said.
Joseph Murphy, CEO of Azule Energy, emphasized the collaborative effort behind the project, involving the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, ANPG, Azule Energy, and NCG partners. “NCG represents a pioneering development that positions Angola at the forefront of modern, lower-carbon energy solutions, marking a new chapter in the national energy sector,” Murphy stated.
The New Gas Consortium consists of Azule Energy (37.4%), Cabinda Gulf Oil Company (CABGOC) (31%), Sonangol E&P (19.8%), and TotalEnergies (11.8%).
The project represents a $4.5 billion investment inaugurated in November 2025 by President João Lourenço and includes the Quiluma and Maboqueiro platforms, a 50-kilometer subsea transport system, and the onshore processing facility.
Thirteen shallow-water production wells, located 40 kilometers offshore, form the backbone of the project.
According to the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Quiluma’s output will help reduce Angola’s butane deficit and provide essential raw materials for fertilizer and other derivative industries.
With its combination of offshore and onshore infrastructure, the Quiluma project reinforces Angola’s national energy strategy, supporting industrial growth while advancing cleaner and more sustainable energy production.
