Perenco Congo develops mega offshore infrastructure

In alignment with Congo's resources development strategy, Perenco has announced more than US$200mn approximately to advance the construction of a new platform, Kombi 2, alongside its drilling campaigns 

Once installed on the Kombi-Likalala-Libondo II (KLL II) permit, this offshore infrastructure will check carbon footprint and help repurpose excess gas with the recovery of around 7 mn cu/ft per day. This will enable the platform to drive two gas turbines connected to a 33 kV electrical hub. 

With enhanced surface treatment and optimistaion of existing wells, Kombi 2 is being designed to generate an additional 10 mn barrels of reserves. A well-bay module will allow further accomodation of new wells, leading to another 10 mn barrels output.

As the Kombi 2 installation is in the making at the Nieuwdorp shipyard in Netherlands, Minister of Hydrocarbons, Bruno Jean Richard Itoua, paid a visit to oversee its progress. It is being developed by Perenco's integrated oil & gas solutions wing, Dixstone, before it sets off in October to become operational in Pointe-Noire in early 2026. 

The Kombi 2 platform will play a significant role in actualising Congo's national production goals of 500,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day by 2030. With the recent renewal of the Ikalou II and Likouala II permits, for an initial period of 20 years, Perenco has a global investment plan estimated to nearly 900 million dollars, including work-over campaigns, development drilling and the installation of state-of-the-art infrastructure.

Armel Simondin, CEO of Perenco, said, "This project demonstrates a solid, lasting partnership built on mutual trust. For over 20 years, Perenco has been working alongside the Republic of Congo to develop the country's resources while strengthening infrastructure, local expertise, and energy sovereignty.”

Stephane BARC, managing director of Perenco Congo, said, "Kombi 2 is fully in line with our commitment to performance, operational safety, and environmental responsibility. This new milestone demonstrates our ability to combine technical innovation, compliance with the most demanding standards, and a direct contribution to the country's development."