Angola LNG eyes expansion as gas supply grows

LUANDA, November 8, 2024 – Angola LNG is eyeing expansion options such as a new 3-million-tpy train as its gas supply ramps up, Reuters reported on Friday.

ALNG’s gas supply is set to increase over the next year as key projects come on line. By end-2024, Chevron will boost its deliveries with the launch of the Sanha Lean Gas Connection (SLGC). The SLGC will deliver gas from Block 0’s Sanha field to Soyo power plants and ALNG.

The report cited company official Billy Lacobie as saying Chevron remains committed to boosting Angola’s LNG exports.

Read more about the SLGC in our latest interview with Billy Lacobie here.

The New Gas Consortium (NGC), Angola’s first non-associated gas project, begins production at the end of 2025. The report cited Azule Energy CEO Adriano Mongini as saying the project is six months ahead of schedule. The project is expected to produce around 9.35 mcm (330 mcf) per day.

Read more about Azule Energy and the New Gas Consortium in our latest interview with Adriano Mongini here.

The 5.2-million-tpy Angola LNG plant is a partnership between Sonangol (22.8%), Chevron (36.4%), Azule Energy Exploration (13.6%), Azule Energy Angola Production (13.6%) and TotalEnergies (13.6%).

The plant has been producing under capacity, with feedstock averaging 19.8 mcm (700 mcf) per day – only around 70% of operating capacity, the report cited government officials as saying.

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