随着刚果液化天然气二期工程的投产，刚果共和国设定了石油日产量达到 50 万桶的目标，并在监管领域进行了大胆改革，这向外国投资者发出了一个强烈的信号：中非欢迎投资，并致力于实现大型项目。

天然气：刚果能源战略的基石

天然气已成为刚果能源战略的基石，液化天然气（LNG）开发的最新进展体现了该国致力于高效、快速地推进项目的决心。刚果LNG二期项目比原计划提前六个月投产，并在开工建设35个月后于2025年12月正式投入运营。作为刚果LNG整体开发项目的一部分，二期工程将使项目产能增加240万吨/年，总产量达到300万吨/年。二期工程包括三个生产平台、专用于天然气处理和压缩的Scarabeo 5装置以及Nguya浮式液化天然气（FLNG）装置。预计首批货物将于2026年初出口。

这一里程碑事件发生在刚果成为液化天然气出口国不久之后。该国首个大型海上天然气开发项目——刚果液化天然气一期工程于2023年底启动。二期工程的投产标志着该国天然气产业发展速度的显著提升，体现了其将天然气打造为经济增长催化剂的国家战略。除了刚果液化天然气项目之外，由中国永华集团牵头、包含天然气货币化组件的班戈卡约项目也在稳步推进。该项目分多个阶段开发，将为国内市场生产液化天然气、液化石油气、丁烷和丙烷，其可扩展的天然气基础设施可在25年内释放高达300亿立方米的天然气^储量。

追求日产50万桶的目标

刚果（金）的石油行业长期以来一直是区域经济的重要支柱，但力争日产50万桶的目标标志着该国雄心勃勃的新高度。为实现这一目标，多个项目正在推进中。道达尔能源公司（Total Energy）正投资6亿美元用于勘探和生产，重点开发莫霍北油田（Moho Nord field）。Trident Energy在2024年收购雪佛龙公司（Chevron）在刚果（金）的资产后，正不断扩大其业务版图。与此同时，Perenco公司正在推进Kombi 2平台的建设，预计将于2026年初投入运营。

永华集团也正积极筹备提高产量，计划于2025年9月签署一项价值230亿美元的油气开发协议，用于开发Bango Kayo、Holmoni和Cayo油田。该协议旨在到2050年将这些油田的产量提升至130万桶以上。此次上游业务的复苏正值中非地区对安全能源供应的需求日益增长之际。刚果（金）的产量增长增强了该地区满足出口承诺和国内需求的能力。

监管促进机遇

刚果共和国上游产业的发展势头得益于一系列政策框架。在天然气领域，该国正在制定《天然气总体规划》，为该行业的发展提供清晰的框架。在2025年非洲能源周（AEW）上，刚果（金）油气部长布鲁诺·让-理查德·伊图阿宣布，刚果（金）新的《天然气法典》将于今年发布，这将使相关规定更加明确，并提供长期的治理保障。这些政策与即将启动的天然气区块招标相辅相成。尽管面临一些延误，但即将进行的招标预计将提供具有战略意义的区块投资机会，从而支持国际企业进军。非洲能源周等平台——将于2026年10月12日至16日重返开普敦——通过推广投资机会、连接各方参与者以及向全球展示刚果（金）的能源战略，进一步支持外国投资。

“刚果共和国正在向非洲大陆展示，当政治意愿、强有力的伙伴关系以及致力于将现有资源货币化（而非着眼于十年后）的决心结合起来时，能够取得怎样的成就。数十亿美元的石油和天然气机遇正在被释放，刚果的成功正在增强整个中非地区的实力。这正是非洲所需要的雄心勃勃的发展模式，”非洲能源商会执行主席NJ Ayuk表示。

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With the start of operations at Congo LNG Phase 2, goals to reach 500 000 bpd in oil production and bold reforms across its regulatory landscape, the Republic of Congo is sending a strong message to foreign investors: Central Africa is open for business and committed to realising large-scale projects.

Natural gas: a cornerstone of Congo’s energy strategy

Natural gas has emerged as a cornerstone of Congo’s energy strategy, with recent advancements in LNG development reflecting the nation’s commitment to bringing projects online efficiently and at pace. Brought onstream six months ahead of schedule and 35 months after construction began, the Congo LNG Phase 2 project began operations in December 2025. Part of the broader Congo LNG development, phase two increases the project’s capacity by 2.4 million tpy, bringing the total output to 3 mtpa. Phase two features three production platforms as well as the Scarabeo 5 unit - dedicated to gas treatment and compression - and the Nguya FLNG unit. First cargo is expected to be exported in early 2026.

The milestone comes shortly after the country became an LNG exporter, with the start of Congo LNG Phase 1 - the country’s first major offshore gas development - achieved in late-2023. The commissioning of phase two marks an extraordinary acceleration, reflecting a national drive to position gas as a catalyst for growth. Beyond Congo LNG, advancements are being made at the Bango Kayo project - spearheaded by China’s Wing Wah and incorporating an integrated gas monetisation component. Developed in several phases, the project will produce LNG, LPG, butane and propane for the domestic market, with scalable gas infrastructure unlocking up to 30 billion m³ of gas over 25 years.

The quest for 500 000 bpd

Congo’s oil sector has long-been a critical contributor to the regional economy, but the push toward 500 000 bpd represents a new level of ambition. Several developments are underway to achieve this goal. TotalEnergies is investing US$600 million in exploration and production, with a focus on the Moho Nord field. Trident Energy is expanding its portfolio following its acquisition of Chevron’s Congolese assets in 2024, while Perenco is advancing the Kombi 2 platform, with operations on track for early-2026.

Wing Wah is also gearing up for greater production with the September 2025 signing of a US$23 billion hydrocarbon agreement for the development of the Bango Kayo, Holmoni and Cayo permits. The deal aims to ramp-up output across the permits to more than 1.3 bbls by 2050. This upstream resurgence comes at a time when Central Africa is facing widening demand for secure energy supplies. Congo’s production growth strengthens the region’s ability to meet both export commitments and domestic needs.

Regulation fuels opportunity

The Republic of Congo’s upstream momentum is being fuelled by policy frameworks. In the gas sector, the country is establishing a Gas Master Plan, offering a clear development framework for the sector. Speaking at African Energy Week (AEW) 2025, the country’s Minister of Hydrocarbon Bruno Jean-Richard Itoua, also announced that Congo’s new Gas Code will be launched this year, creating greater clarity and providing long-term governance. These policies complement the anticipated launch of a licensing round. While faced with delays, the upcoming round is expected to feature strategic block opportunities, supporting forays by international players. Platforms such as AEW - which returns to Cape Town from 12 - 16 October 2026 - further supports foreign investment by promoting opportunities, connecting players and showcasing Congo’s energy strategy to a global audience.

“The Republic of Congo is showing the continent what is possible when you combine political will, strong partnerships and a commitment to monetising the resources you have today - not 10 years from now. Billions of dollars in oil and gas opportunities are being unlocked and Congo’s success is strengthening the entire Central African region. This is the kind of bold development Africa needs,” says NJ Ayuk, Executive Chairman of the African Energy Chamber.

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