Wing Wah’s Banga Kayo onshore project will play a pivotal role in meeting the Republic of Congo’s gas goals – transforming flared gas into dry gas, natural gas, LNG, LPG and polypropylene – according to Congolese Minister of Hydrocarbons Bruno Itoua.
During the Invest in African Energy forum in Paris on May 14, Minister Itoua highlighted the innovation of Chinese operator Wing Wah in the management and development of flared gas from the field. Over a period of 25 years, the Banga Kayo permit plans for a cumulative production estimated at nearly 30 billion cubic meters of associated gas, serving to not only monetize untapped gas resources, but also reduce carbon emissions from gas flaring.
The project will be carried out in four phases, each progressively increasing the gas treatment and valorization capacity to meet local and regional LNG and LPG demand, as well as to produce polypropylene for export. The first phase of production is set to begin in August 2024, with subsequent phases targeting resource commercialization, marketing and distribution.
Last month, Congo’s Ministry of Hydrocarbons signed an amended production sharing contract with Wing Wah for the Banga Kayo block, signaling the start of development. The project reflects the success of the Congo’s recent efforts to fast-track the valorization of mature fields and revitalize its oil and gas portfolio, as well as transform domestic availability of gas derivatives.
“[This initiative] reflects our desire not only to exploit our resources but to use them in a more eco-responsible and sustainable manner,” said Minister Itoua.
