Congo boosts LNG capacity to 3 mtpa with Eni project expansion
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The Republic of Congo has expanded its liquefied natural gas (LNG) capacity to a planned 3 million tonnes per annum (mtpa) through Eni’s Congo LNG project, combining the existing Tango FLNG unit and a new facility to strengthen its role in regional gas exports. Phase 2 of the project, announced on December 2, includes installation of the 2.4 mtpa Nguya FLNG unit offshore with gas introduction ahead of first cargoes in early 2026. The Tango FLNG, operational since 2024, already delivers over 0.6 mtpa.
Liquefaction capacity data from GIIGNL, S&P Global Commodity Insights, and the African Energy Chamber ranks Congo’s expanded output behind Algeria (25 mtpa), Nigeria (nearly 22 mtpa), and Egypt (12 mtpa), but ahead of Angola (5.2 mtpa), Equatorial Guinea (3.7 mtpa), Mozambique (3.4 mtpa), and Cameroon (2.4 mtpa). The African Energy Chamber estimates continent-wide LNG exports reached 34.7 million tonnes in 2024, representing 8.5% of global supply.
Once Congo’s 3 mtpa capacity fully ramps up, the country could account for around 9% of Africa’s LNG exports, assuming stable output from other producers.
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