Eni has started Phase 2 of the Congo LNG project ahead of schedule after the Nguya FLNG unit arrived and gas entered the new offshore infrastructure. The company plans to export the first LNG cargo in early 2026.
Phase 2 adds three production platforms, the Scarabeo 5 unit for gas treatment and compression, and the Nguya FLNG for liquefaction and export, bringing total project capacity to 3 million tonnes per year, equal to about 4.5 billion cubic meters.
This integrated setup allows Eni to fully develop gas from the Nené and Litchendjili offshore fields in the Marine XII block and manage volumes flexibly, ensuring a steady supply to both the Tango FLNG, which has been operational since late 2023, and the Nguya FLNG.
Phase 2 came online sooner than planned, just 35 months after construction of the Nguya FLNG started, setting a new benchmark for fast and efficient project delivery in the industry.
The project reached this milestone through strong industrial planning, technological innovation, and close collaboration with local stakeholders. Much of the work took place in Congo, enhancing local workforce skills and strengthening the national industrial sector.
The Nguya FLNG, measuring 376 meters by 60 meters, uses advanced technologies to reduce its carbon footprint and process gas with varying compositions, supporting future field development. The Scarabeo 5, which was converted from a drilling rig, now handles gas treatment, separation, and compression with decarbonization-focused solutions, showing how industrial assets can be reused.
Eni has operated in the Republic of the Congo for more than 55 years and continues to drive the development of the country’s gas resources. The company supplies gas to the Centrale Électrique du Congo, which provides 70 percent of national power, and supports upgrades of the transmission network, including the high-voltage line from Pointe-Noire to Brazzaville. Eni also backs energy transition initiatives such as the agri-feedstock project for biofuels and leads broader efforts to improve access to energy, water, healthcare, and economic opportunities in local communities.
source:www.eni.com
African Energy Council