Eni and bp's Azule Energy achieves first gas from Quiluma field in Angola

First gas from Angola's Quiluma field, part of the New Gas Consortium, significantly advances the nation's gas monetization objectives. This development, operated by Azule Energy, initially delivers 150 MMscf/d, with production slated to more than double to 330 MMscf/d by 2026. Gas from Quiluma will be processed at the Soyo plant before supply to the Angola LNG facility, supporting both international export and domestic energy needs. The project specifically targets non-associated gas resources, aligning with Angola's strategy to expand its LNG export capacity and increase local gas utilization. This phased ramp-up provides a clear commercial pathway for the resource. Azule Energy, formed from the combined Angolan assets of Eni and bp, operates this Quiluma field development and already produces over 230,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day in Angola. For bp, this aligns with its strategy of growing upstream operations, while Eni, an integrated energy company operating in 64 countries, balances its commitment to carbon neutrality by 2050 with continued gas resource development. The joint venture's focus on non-associated gas resources through the New Gas Consortium directly supports Angola's ambition to diversify its energy exports beyond oil. This project enhances Azule Energy's central role within Angola's upstream sector.