Congo’s
As per the terms of the agreement,
More specifically, the deal covers areas such as process engineering (including oil and water treatment facilities and gas processing facilities); offshore and onshore platforms and installations (including semi-submersible rigs, LNG trains, fertilizer plants and refineries) and conception development for an offshore oil and gas field (including technical studies, cost estimation and economic analysis, engineering, execution and management of an floating production, storage and offloading unit and floating LNG).
"Signing the deal in
Apart from enhancing capacity in project design and development, the agreement allows Congo to harness
"This is an important step for our presence on the continent and I can assure you that we will fulfil our commitments. It is part of our strategic commitment to be close to the country from the concept phase to the end of the development," added Villa.
The deal follows a series of advancements seen across the country’s LNG market including the inauguration of the 3 million ton per year Congo LNG project by Eni in April this year. As the country moves to establish itself as both a regional hub and global exporter, the deal lays the foundation for the expansion of the domestic LNG market on the back of private-public cooperation and capacity building efforts.
During the AEW 2023 conference Congo’s emerging status as a global LNG producer will be on display. Through various panel discussions, networking summits and investment forums, the event will connect potential investors and project developers with Congolese opportunities. Join AEW 2023 and be part of the African energy renaissance.
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