Agogo FPSO Achieves Provisional Operational Readiness, Boosting Angola Oil Output
The Agogo FPSO unit has been awarded a Provisional Operational Readiness Certificate (PORC), marking the start of its 15-year charter and operational lease.
The certificate follows the commencement of production in July 2025 and formalizes the lease-and-operate agreement between FPSO developer Yinson Production and project operator Azule Energy.
Yinson Production secured the contract with Azule Energy in 2023 for the provision, operation, and maintenance of the Agogo FPSO.
Located at Block 15/06, the vessel joins the operational Ngoma FPSO at the site, increasing production in the block by 120,000 barrels per day (bpd).
The vessel arrived in Angola in May 2025, completed mooring hookups in June, and achieved first oil in July.
“Achieving first oil for the Agogo FPSO approximately four months ahead of schedule and 29 months after contract award is a truly remarkable milestone,” said Flemming Guiducci Grønnegaard, CEO of Yinson Production.
“As our first asset in Angola, the Agogo FPSO also marks an important expansion of our footprint in Africa and will positively contribute to Angola’s economic growth.”
The Agogo FPSO is equipped with emission-reducing technology, automated process controls, and all-electric drives, making it the world’s first FPSO to operate with pilot carbon capture technology. With its addition, Block 15/06’s peak production is now projected at 180,000 bpd.
“The vessel’s low carbon footprint, highlighted by its pioneering role as the world’s first operating FPSO with carbon capture technology, demonstrates our commitment to efficient and sustainable operations,” added Adriano Mongini, CEO of Azule Energy.
“The issuance of the PORC is a key milestone, and we are confident in Yinson’s ability to operate and maintain this asset with excellence.”
