Congo FLNG Terminal
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Congo FLNG Terminal is a FLNG (floating liquefied natural gas) export terminal under construction off the coast of the Republic of the Congo.[1][2]
Location
The terminal is proposed to retrieve gas from Eni SpA's Marine XII block, located 20 kilometers offshore the Republic of the Congo.[3][4][5][6]
Project details
- Operator: Eni Congo[1]
- Owner: Eni Congo[1]
- Parent company: Eni SpA[1]
- Location: Marine XII block, located 20 kilometers offshore the Republic of the Congo
- Coordinates: -4.531833, 11.520313 (approximate)
- Capacity: 0.6 mtpa[7]
- Originally: 1.4 mtpa[8]
- Status: Construction[2]
- Type: Export[8]
- Start year: 2023[8]
- Cost: US$5 billion including Eni Congo FLNG II Terminal[9]
- Financing:
- Associated infrastructure: Eni Congo FLNG II Terminal
Background
In February 2022, New Fortress Energy announced that it was working with Eni Congo (a subsidiary of Eni SpA) to develop an LNG export terminal using New Fortress Energy's "Fast LNG" technology.[8] The project would provide gas for both domestic power generation in the African country and LNG export.[3]
The terminal was estimated to be operational by the second quarter of 2023.[3] It was reportedly fast-tracked as a result of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, and the EU's desire to import non-Russian gas.[10]
Despite initial reports suggesting the use of "Fast LNG" technology, in August 2022 Eni announced the purchase of the Tango FLNG vessel, which has a liquefaction capacity of over 0.6 mtpa and a total gas treatment capacity of 3 mtpa.[7]
As of April 2023, Bloomberg reported that construction was underway, with the Tango vessel being converted to a FLNG. The project is being developed by Eni alongside the Eni Congo FLNG II Terminal, expected to being operation in 2025, with a capacity of 2.4 mtpa.[2]
In July 2023, GIIGNL reported that the project was planning to start up in December 2023.[11]
Lukoil is involved in the project, as a 25% owner of the Marine XII block, but it is unclear whether the company has a stake in the LNG project itself.[12] According to the International Gas Union, Eni has full ownership over the project.[13]
In October 2023, Eni said that it would launch the project in December of that year.[14]
Articles and resources
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 "Eni to develop LNG project in Congo next year". Offshore Energy. 2022-04-21. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Eni Moves Forward With Congo LNG Plant That Will Supply Europe - BNN Bloomberg". BNN. 2023-04-25. Retrieved 2023-08-09.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 3.2 "New Fortress, Eni join forces on Congo FLNG project". LNG Prime. 2022-02-28. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
- ↑ "Lukoil Poised for Entry into Congo's Gas Sector". 2022-03-15. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
- ↑ "Italian explorer hits a new pay dirt in the Congo". Africa Oil Gas Report. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: url-status (link) - ↑ "Congo (Brazzaville): NewAge to sell its stake in the Marine XII oil block, offshore the Republic of Congo". www.energy-pedia.com. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
- ↑ 7.0 7.1 "Eni acquires the Tango FLNG to produce and export LNG from the Republic of Congo". www.eni.com. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
- ↑ 8.0 8.1 8.2 8.3 "NFE and Eni Congo Agree to Deploy Fast LNG Solution in The Republic of Congo". www.businesswire.com. 2022-02-28. Retrieved 2022-05-09.
- ↑ Energy Capital Power. Africa’s LNG Industry is on the Verge of Significant Growth. June 6, 2023.
- ↑ "War in Ukraine is driving demand for Africa's natural gas. That's controversial". NPR.org. Retrieved 2022-10-20.
- ↑ GIIGNL. The LNG Industry: GIIGNL Annual Report 2023. July 14, 2023.
- ↑ Reuters. Lukoil-backed Congo project to begin LNG output in December -media. March 20, 2023.
- ↑ IGU. 2023 World LNG Report. July 2023.
- ↑ LNG Prime Staff (2023-10-23). "Eni says to launch Congo FLNG project in December". LNG Prime. Retrieved 2023-10-24.
