Azule Energy has announced the successful completion of the Quiluma and Maboqueiro offshore platforms, marking a key step in Angola’s New Gas Consortium (NGC) project.

This is Angola’s first major gas project that isn’t tied to oil production, making it an important milestone for the country’s energy sector.

The project, backed by Azule Energy, Sonangol E&P, Chevron, and TotalEnergies, is set to start producing gas by early 2026. The total investment in the project is $2.2 billion.

The NGC project focuses on developing the Quiluma and Maboqueiro gas fields, which are located in shallow waters off the coast of Angola.

It includes two offshore platforms, a gas processing plant on land in Soyo, and a pipeline connecting it to the Angola LNG plant.

Once it begins operations, the project is expected to produce about 9.35 million cubic meters (330 million cubic feet) of gas per day.

This gas will be processed at the Angola LNG plant, which is a key player in supplying liquefied natural gas (LNG) to global markets.

Completing these offshore platforms is a major achievement for Azule Energy and its partners.

The Quiluma platform was built entirely in Angola at the Ambriz Petromar Yard, showing the country’s growing expertise in energy projects.

The construction phase was also completed safely, with 2.5 million work hours recorded without any serious injuries.

The impact of the NGC project on Angola’s economy and energy sector will be significant. Until now, Angola has mostly relied on gas that comes as a byproduct of oil drilling.

This project is different because it is dedicated to gas production, which helps the country reduce its dependence on oil income.

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By expanding into gas, Angola can create a more stable and sustainable energy future.

For Angolans, this project brings economic benefits and job opportunities. During the construction phase, hundreds of jobs have been created both at sea and on land.

Additionally, $1 billion of the project’s budget is being spent within Angola through contracts for services and materials, which supports local businesses.

Once production begins, the project will also contribute $2 million each year to social programs focused on education and healthcare.

This project also has environmental benefits. Because the NGC project produces gas separately from oil, it helps reduce gas flaring the practice of burning excess gas during oil production, which contributes to pollution.

Using natural gas as an energy source is cleaner than oil and aligns with efforts to reduce harmful emissions while ensuring Angola meets global energy demands.

With its link to the Angola LNG plant in Soyo, the NGC project strengthens Angola’s role as a key supplier of natural gas to international markets.

At the same time, it ensures a steady supply of energy for the country’s own needs. Developing these gas resources places Angola in a strong position within Africa’s energy industry.

Completing the Quiluma and Maboqueiro platforms is a big step forward for Angola’s energy sector.

The New Gas Consortium not only improves the country’s technical skills but also boosts the economy and supports cleaner energy production.

With gas production expected to start in early 2026, this project is paving the way for a more diverse and sustainable energy future for Angola.