TotalEnergies rolls out multi-energy strategy in Angola
The oil company has launched three projects: the Begonia oil field, the Quiluma and Maboqueiro gas fields developments and its first photovoltaic project.
TotalEnergies has announced the launch of a multi-energy strategy in Angola. The initiative encompasses the Begonia oil field, the Quiluma and Maboqueiro gas fields developments and its first photovoltaic project in the country, with a capacity of 35 MWp and the possibility of adding 45 MWp in a second phase.
The Begonia development consists of five wells tied back to the Pazflor FPSO (floating production, storage and offloading unit), already in operation on Block 17. After commissioning, expected in late 2024, it will add 30,000 barrels a day to the FPSO's production. The project represents an investment of $850 million and 1.3 million man-hours of work, 70% of which will be carried out in Angola.
The firm also announced the final investment decision for the “Non Associated Gas 1” (NAG1) project, in which the company holds an 11.8% interest alongside its partners, Eni (operator with 25.6%), Chevron (31%), Sonangol P&P (19.8%) and bp (11.8%).
Gas produced from the Quiluma and Maboqueiro offshore fields will supply the country’s LNG plant, improving its LNG production capacity and the availability of domestic gas for the country's industrial development. Production is scheduled to start in mid-2026.
TotalEnergies, alongside the Ministry of Energy and Water as well as its partners Sonangol and Greentech, was also awarded by the Angolan authorities, the concession for the construction of the Quilemba photovoltaic plant, with initial capacity of 35 MWp and the possibility of adding 45 MWp in a second phase. The plant will be located in the southern city of Lubango and should come on stream at the end of 2023.
