The Government of Angola plans to increase gas production levels in the coming years, with the entry of a new consortium, which will explore new oil fields.
The information was provided by the president of the National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANPG). Paulino Jerónimo, who was recently reappointed for his second term at ANPG, highlighted that the new consortium for gas production in the country is made up of several companies.
Their mission is to explore and produce non-associated gas fields in Blocks 14/15, 3/15 and 2/15.
According to data provided by the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, the country records an average annual consumption of 420 metric tons of butane gas, which guarantees self-sufficiency.
As for self-sufficiency in production, the majority comes from Angola LNG, which represents approximately 90 percent of the market supply, followed by the Luanda Refinery (6) and the Chevron Topping Plant (4).
Still in relation to gas production, Paulino Jerónimo explained that there is currently an awarded Block (1/14) and that the agency’s expectation is that more gas will be discovered there.
In this process, Paulino Jerónimo highlighted the hope that if found to be expected, the result will allow the agency to open a second gas production line at the Angola LNG unit.
Regarding the gas project, Paulino Jerónimo highlighted that the installation of a project called “Sanha Lean Gas Connection”, Block 0, is taking place in the province of Cabinda, which will allow the sending of gas from Campos Nemba and Sanha to Angola LNG.
