Angola has inaugurated a $4 billion gas-processing complex designed to handle supply from the country’s first standalone natural-gas fields. The project expands Angola’s gas infrastructure beyond associated gas from oil production, aiming to curb routine flaring and create a stable feedstock for domestic and export markets. The facility can process roughly 400 million cubic feet of gas per day.
The plant, developed by the Novo Consórcio de Gás, marks a strategic shift in Angola’s energy policy as it pushes to diversify its hydrocarbon economy. Officials say the project will strengthen energy security, increase monetization of non-oil resources, and support industrial consumption.
Analysts note that the investment could attract new foreign capital into downstream gas and LNG ventures. With global demand for natural gas remaining firm, Angola’s expanded capacity positions it as a more competitive supplier outside traditional regions such as Russia and the Middle East.