Angola has taken a historic step in transforming its energy landscape with the commissioning of the Soyo non-associated gas treatment plant, officially launched in November 2025.
The onshore facility, part of the New Gas Consortium (NGC), processes 400 million standard cubic feet of gas and 20,000 barrels of condensate daily from the Quiluma and Maboqueiro offshore fields.
The project signals Angola’s shift from decades of oil dependence toward a more diversified and resilient gas-driven economy.
According to the African Energy Chamber, the initiative is a game-changer that is creating jobs, strengthening local capacity and supplying cleaner, more reliable energy nationwide.
During its construction and commissioning phase, more than 4,500 Angolans were employed, alongside 1,200 engaged in fabrication and infrastructure, underscoring the project’s tangible social impact.
Gas from the Soyo plant feeds the Angola LNG facility, supporting exports, domestic power supply and future industrial ventures, including fertilizer production for agriculture.
Operated by Azule Energy—a bp-Eni joint venture—alongside key partners, the $4 billion development reached full operations six months ahead of schedule, highlighting Angola’s growing ability to deliver complex infrastructure efficiently.
Momentum continues with the July 2025 discovery at the Gajajeira-01 well in Block 1/14, which revealed more than one trillion cubic feet of gas, confirming strong potential in the Lower Congo Basin.
President João Lourenço emphasized that non-associated gas offers long-term economic advantages, cleaner energy and strong global demand.
The AEC praised the Soyo milestone as proof of Africa’s capacity to champion its own energy future, positioning Angola as an emerging force in the continent’s rapidly expanding gas market.