The Republic of the Congo is working towards increasing hydrocarbon production to 500,000 barrels per day (bpd), and projects like Wing Wah Oil Company’s Bango Kayo development are expected to help achieve this goal. This project demonstrates how integration and scalability can be used to monetize resources and maximize production even beyond the initial blocks.
The African Energy Chamber (AEC), a key organization in the African energy sector, recently visited Wing Wah’s project near Pointe Noire in the Republic of the Congo. The AEC strongly believes that hydrocarbons can help eliminate energy poverty by 2030.
Projects like Wing Wah’s in the Republic of the Congo showcase the importance of international partnerships in developing Africa’s oil and gas resources. The Ministry of Hydrocarbons and the country’s NOC, Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo, have provided crucial support for innovative projects like Wing Wah’s, and the AEC applauds their progress.
Bango Kayo: An Innovative Oil & Gas Venture
Wing Wah’s Bango Kayo project is a producing block with 237 drilled wells. Currently producing 45,000 bpd, it is approaching its peak production of 50,000 bpd. The project also focuses on expanding gas treatment and valorization capacity, producing LPG, butane, and propane for domestic use and export.
The project includes the development of three trains, with the first already operational. The second and third trains are scheduled to be online by 2025, increasing the project’s total capacity to five mcm/d. An amended production sharing contract was signed in 2024 for the expansion of the project.
Integration: A Tool for Maximizing Efficiency and Scalability
Wing Wah’s project emphasizes integration and scalability to enhance efficiency, reduce emissions, and promote flexibility. The project efficiently utilizes stranded gas for monetization and gas utilization throughout the production cycle, ensuring long-term productivity.
The facility features scalable power generation solutions and an integrated water management system, creating an environmentally-friendly operation. This approach allows for fast construction, commissioning, and efficient operations, boosting productivity and sustainability.
Prioritizing Local Community Development
The Bango Kayo project includes on-site accommodations for staff and provides excess power to local communities. Water management considers regional demand, benefiting surrounding communities and reducing emissions. The project aims to benefit both the local community and the environment.
Executive Chairman of the AEC, NJ Ayuk, sees Wing Wah’s integrated project as a model for other African oil and gas producing nations. The project’s scalability and innovative approach are set to bring significant benefits to the country.
Distributed by APO Group on behalf of African Energy Chamber.