The Republic of the Congo has officially entered a new phase in its gas-export journey.
In Pointe-Noire, President Denis Sassou N’Guesso has joined Eni Chief Executive Officer Claudio Descalzi to mark the first cargo of liquefied natural gas (LNG) produced by the Nguya FLNG floating facility. The shipment signals the start-up of exports from Phase 2 of the Congo LNG project and cements the country’s growing role in the global gas market.
The milestone advances Eni’s long-term strategy to expand its LNG portfolio to 20 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) by 2030. It also reflects the company’s focus on flexible, competitive and geographically diversified equity projects as it builds a leading position in global LNG.
With Phase 2 now online, Congo LNG reaches a total liquefaction capacity of 3 MTPA—equivalent to 4.5 billion cubic metres of gas per year. Production draws on the Nené and Litchendjili fields, located within the offshore Marine XII license, unlocking the value of gas resources developed over decades.
Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi commented: “Today we reach a very important milestone thanks to the relationship of trust built with the country’s institutions and local communities. We have been the only company to invest in gas to develop the domestic market and to reduce routine flaring.
"This decision, taken more than 20 years ago, led us to discover enough volumes to enable export as well. Phase II of the Congo LNG project was delivered in record time compared with industry averages, increasing gas availability on international markets and contributing to Italian and European energy security, while at the same time generating concrete benefits for the local economy”.
Congo LNG showcases Eni’s ability to rapidly transform gas resources into strategic value for both the host country and international markets.
The project combines cost competitiveness with strong environmental performance, while setting new benchmarks for execution speed.
Phase 1, based on the Tango FLNG unit, reached start-up in December 2023—just over one year after project definition. Phase 2 followed only 35 months after construction of the Nguya FLNG unit began, establishing a new international industry reference for efficiency.
Eni’s roots in the Republic of the Congo date back to 1968. Today, with equity production of around 70 kboed in 2025—expected to rise to 110 kboed in 2026—the company stands as the country’s leading producer of associated and non-associated gas.
Eni supplies gas to the Congo Power Plant, which generates roughly 70% of national electricity, while also supporting the expansion of the high-voltage transmission network.
Beyond gas exports, Eni remains deeply engaged in the country’s long-term development and energy transition. Initiatives include the agri-feedstock project, which integrates Congo into the biofuels value chain and supports agro-industrial growth, alongside programmes improving access to energy, water, healthcare and economic diversification for local communities.
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