Eni's Congo LNG sees Phase 2 start-up

The Congo LNG project by Eni advances to Phase 2 with gas introduced into the new offshore infrastructure system and the Nguya FLNG floating liquefaction unit ready to support operations

Moving ahead of the schedule as a result of rigorous industrial planning, Eni is aiming export of the first LNG cargo early next year. 

Alongside the FLNG unit for liquefaction and export, the project's massive capacity of 3 mn tonnes per annum will be supported by three production platforms, and the Scarabeo 5 unit dedicated to gas treatment and compression.

Linked to the offshore Nené and Litchendjili fields in the Marine XII license, the integrated configuration will develop vast gas resources from the region, tackling the volumes in a phased manner to ensure flexibility and a steady flow to both the Tango FLNG unit, operational since late 2023, and the Nguya FLNG. 

A work of technological innovation, the 376m-long and 60m-wide Nguya FLNG is an optimised and sustainable unit that not only process gas with varried compositions but can also support additional field development.

Meanwhile, the Scarabeo 5 unit too is equipped with decarbonisation-oriented solutions. The unit was repurposed from a drilling rig into a gas treatment, separation, and compression unit. 

Carried out majorly in Congo, the project was largely led by local stakeholders.