TotalEnergies has started production from the Quiluma field offshore Angola, marking a key milestone in the country’s energy sector and a significant step in enhancing its liquefied natural gas (LNG) export capacity.
The project represents the first development of a non-associated gas field in Angola.
The French energy major holds an 11.8 per cent interest in the Quiluma field, alongside its partners Azule Energy, which serves as the operator with 37.4 per cent, Cabinda Gulf Oil Company (31 per cent), and Sonangol E&P (19.8 per cent).
Together, the consortium has brought the development into production following years of planning and investment aimed at bringing new sources of natural gas online to support the country’s LNG ambitions.
According to TotalEnergies, the gas produced from Quiluma will serve as a stable and essential supply source for the Angola LNG plant.
The facility processes and exports LNG to customers across both Europe and Asia, helping meet global demand at a time when many countries are seeking reliable alternatives to traditionally dominant gas suppliers.
At full capacity, the Quiluma project is expected to produce approximately 330 million cubic feet of gas per day, which is the equivalent of about two million tonnes of LNG per year.
This volume will make a meaningful contribution to Angola’s energy output and export revenues while reinforcing its position as an emerging African hub for LNG production.
Mike Sangster, Senior Vice-President Africa, Exploration & Production at TotalEnergies, emphasised the broader significance of the project for Angola’s international energy role.
“By ensuring a sustainable long-term gas supply for the Angola LNG plant, the project strengthens Angola’s ability to supply LNG to international markets in the long run, including Europe and Asia,” stated Mike Sangster, Senior Vice-President Africa, Exploration & Production at TotalEnergies.
The Quiluma and associated projects form part of Angola’s national initiative to optimise its offshore reserves and leverage gas resources that have previously remained undeveloped due to technical and financial challenges.
The project is also expected to support local employment, infrastructure development, and capacity building through the participation of Angolan contractors and service providers during both the construction and production phases.
TotalEnergies’ involvement underscores the company’s broader strategy to combine growth in natural gas production with ongoing investments in low-carbon and renewable energy.
The firm has identified gas as a key transition fuel that can complement renewable sources, contributing to global energy security while reducing the carbon intensity of energy systems.
As Angola continues to expand its LNG export capacity, the start-up of the Quiluma field signals a major step in repositioning the country as a reliable supplier to international markets.
With demand for LNG continuing to rise in Europe and Asia, the project is expected to deliver long-term benefits not only to Angola’s economy but also to its international partnerships in the evolving global energy landscape.
