Skip to main content
Please, fill this field

Our activities in the Republic of Congo

Congolese workers walk inside the plant

We operate in the exploration, development and production of hydrocarbons in the Republic of Congo, where we are focussed on increasing the production of gas, both associated and non-associated, for domestic and export markets, with the Congo LNG project, currently in its production phase, and we are developing the Marine XII project. We are involved in various initiatives that support the energy transition and the decarbonisation of transport, such as the creation of an agri-hub specialised in the production of vegetable oil for Enilive’s biorefineries. The initiative also has a positive impact on local development, as it allows farmers to earn additional income from land cultivation carried out on degraded land that does not compete with food crops. We are also present in the country in the chemical sector.

Country profile

Activity start date: 1968 – present

How we operate in the country

The Republic of Congo is focusing on LNG

Our exploration activities are focused on the conventional and deep offshore areas off the coast of Pointe-Noire and in the onshore area of Koilou. To develop and market the country’s gas resources, we have made major investments in two floating liquefied natural gas (LNG) plants. These plants will allow us to produce electricity for the domestic market and export LNG to Europe.

From castor beans, a new energy for the Republic of Congo

The first agri-hub established in the country by Eni is located in the Loudima district. The agricultural products sent to the hub are used to produce vegetable oil to be converted into biofuel in the Enilive biorefineries. The agri-hub also valorises industrial by-products, turning them into animal feed and fertilisers for the local market, with a focus on the circular economy. To support the mechanisation of the sector in the country, the project includes the supply of several agricultural machines, such as tractors and threshers. The programme has a significant impact on employment through the jobs created at the agri-hub and the positive impact on the local supply chain. We also guarantee farmers access to the market by purchasing the crops intended for vegetable oil extraction, ensuring their collection and transportation to the agri-hub. Finally, through Joule, Eni’s business school, a programme has been launched to accelerate the development of local startups in the agricultural sector, providing concrete support to entrepreneurs.

Other initiatives in Congo

We support the local communities in strengthening their skills in agriculture and entrepreneurship with the Hinda Integrated Project. The development of a project for the distribution of improved cookstoves, launched in collaboration with the non-governmental organisation Femmes Énergies and the AVSI Foundation, will simultaneously replace traditional biomass devices, significantly reducing the impact on forest resources, with additional health benefits while cooking. The distribution of the devices is underway, alongside the development of a project promoting local production, thus encouraging Congolese entrepreneurship. Other projects are also underway for access to drinking water, improved health services, and primary education in several villages. We promote access to education through the Alpha Hinda project and access to energy by building power plants and upgrading electricity transmission infrastructure. We also promote culture among the population. Finally, with the Eni Foundation, we have initiated two projects focused on disease care and prevention, with a special focus on vulnerable families.   

Highlights 

The data were selected from those contained in our official documents.

76
bcf

annual gas production (billion cubic feet)


24
mmboe

annual hydrocarbon production (millions of barrels of oil equivalent)


3 mln
ton/y

overall capacity of Congo LNG project


40
hectares

expansion of the agri-hub cultivated areas by 2025


76
bcf

annual gas production (billion cubic feet)

24
mmboe

annual hydrocarbon production (millions of barrels of oil equivalent)

3 mln
ton/y

overall capacity of Congo LNG project

40
hectares

expansion of the agri-hub cultivated areas by 2025

Expand Reduce

Our history in the Republic of Congo

From petroleum products to biofuels, we share the country’s path towards the energy transition.

June

2025

November

2024

February

2024

December

2023

April

2023

December

2022

August

2022

April

2022

October

2021

January

2015

1968

Eni agri-hub inaugurated in Loudima

The centre, located in the southern part of the country, will produce vegetable oil to be processed into biofuel at the Enilive biorefineries.

Eni launches second Congo LNG floating unit

The hull of Nguya FLNG, the second floating natural gas liquefaction unit to join the already operational Tango FLNG, has been launched in China.

First CONGO LNG gas cargo departs

With this first shipment, the Republic of the Congo enters the group of LNG exporting countries, thereby contributing to its economic development and to global energy security.

Natural gas production started

Natural gas production from the offshore Congo LNG project begins, through the floating Tango FLNG plant.

Congo LNG project opening

An official ceremony marks the start of the project to build a second plant to produce liquefied natural gas.

Project launch for the construction of the Congo LNG plant

The agreement provides for the construction and installation of a floating liquefied natural gas production unit.

Acquisition of Tango FLNG plant

The facility (Floating Liquefied Natural) will be used as part of the natural gas development project in the Marine XII block.

Agreement signed for the increase of gas exports

The agreement provides for the acceleration and increase of gas production in Congo, in addition to its export.

MoU signed for nergy transition

The memorandum of understanding marks the start of activities for the joint development of oil production for biorefining.

Nené Marine production kicks off

The field, located in the Marine XII block, started just sixteen months after the exploration discovery.

Beginning of activities in the country

Through the company Eni Congo S.A., hydrocarbon exploration activities start.

Towards a new energy

Visit the agri-feedstock projects that contribute to the increasingly sustainable supply of our biorefineries.

<null>

Eni Congo S.A.

Upstream And Technical Services 

3 avenue du Cardinal Emile Biayenda,

Brazzaville –Repubblica del Congo

 

Last update: 28 June 2025


Back to top
Back to top