Angola Opens First Non-Associated Gas Plant in Soyo

SEATTLE (Oil Monster):Angola has officially commissioned its first non-associated natural gas processing plant, marking a major milestone in the country’s strategy to expand its energy mix and strengthen downstream industries, according to Energy Capital & Power. A non-associated gas facility processes natural gas from reservoirs that contain only gas, rather than gas produced as a by-product of crude oil extraction.

The new US$4 billion gas plant located in Soyo, near the border with the Democratic Republic of Congo, has the capacity to process approximately 400 million standard cubic feet of gas per day and 20,000 barrels per day of condensate. Developed by the New Gas Consortium (NGC), the plant will receive feedstock from Angola’s first standalone gas fields — the shallow-water Quiluma and Maboqueiro offshore fields.

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Speaking during the inauguration ceremony, President João Lourenço highlighted that transitioning away from relying exclusively on associated gas will help ensure stable supply and unlock broader economic benefits. He noted that the success of the Soyo project demonstrates that similar developments “will come along.”

The facility is expected to supply natural gas for domestic power generation, industrial facilities, and liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports, supporting Angola’s long-term objective of reducing dependence on crude oil revenues.