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TotalEnergies Starts Quiluma Field Production in Angola

Analysis based on 9 articles · First reported Mar 17, 2026 · Last updated Mar 20, 2026

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Market Impact

The start of production from the Quiluma field is a positive development for the global LNG market, ensuring a stable supply to Europe and Asia. This event directly benefits TotalEnergies and its partners by enhancing their production capabilities and market presence.

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Event Summary

TotalEnergies, along with its partners Azule Energy (operator), Chevron===Cabinda Gulf Oil Company, and Sonangol Group, has announced the start of production from the Quiluma field in Angola. This marks the first development of a non-associated gas field in Angola, which is expected to provide a stable and significant source of gas for the Angola LNG plant. At its peak, the project will produce approximately 330 million cubic feet per day of gas, equivalent to about 2 million tons of LNG per year. This initiative is set to strengthen Angola's capacity to supply LNG to international markets, including Europe and Asia, for the long term.

Key Actions

90 TotalEnergies started production from Quiluma field

90 Azule Energy started production from Quiluma field as operator

80 Angola strengthened ability to supply LNG to international markets

80 Angola LNG secured stable long-term gas supply

Entities Involved

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TotalEnergies

TotalEnergies, with an 11.8% interest in the Quiluma field, benefits from the start of production, which will provide a stable gas supply to the Angola LNG plant. This strengthens TotalEnergies' position in the international LNG market, particularly in Europe and Asia.

Importance 90 Sentiment 70

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Azule Energy

As the operator with a 37.4% interest, Azule Energy is a key beneficiary of the Quiluma field's production start. This project enhances Azule Energy's operational profile and contributes to its revenue streams from gas supply.

Importance 90 Sentiment 70

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Angola LNG

The Angola LNG plant will receive a stable and important source of gas supply from the Quiluma field, ensuring its long-term operation and ability to deliver LNG to European and Asian markets.

Importance 80 Sentiment 60

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Angola

Angola's ability to supply LNG to international markets, including Europe and Asia, is strengthened by the sustainable long-term gas supply from the Quiluma field. This enhances the nation's energy export capabilities.

Importance 80 Sentiment 60

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Chevron===Cabinda Gulf Oil Company

Chevron===Cabinda Gulf Oil Company holds a 31% interest in the Quiluma field, and the commencement of production is a positive development for its investment and operational portfolio.

Importance 70 Sentiment 60

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Sonangol Group

Sonangol Group, with a 19.8% interest, benefits from the new gas production, which supports Angola's energy sector and its ability to supply LNG to international markets.

Importance 70 Sentiment 60

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Europe

Europe is a recipient market for LNG from the Angola LNG plant, benefiting from a strengthened and sustainable gas supply source.

Importance 50 Sentiment 30

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Relationships

TotalEnergies related ↔ Azule Energy

TotalEnergies related ↔ Chevron===Cabinda Gulf Oil Company

TotalEnergies related ↔ Sonangol Group

Azule Energy related ↔ TotalEnergies

Angola LNG related ↔ TotalEnergies

Angola LNG related ↔ Azule Energy

Mike Sangster related ↔ TotalEnergies

TotalEnergies related ↔ Angola

Azule Energy related ↔ Chevron===Cabinda Gulf Oil Company

Azule Energy related ↔ Sonangol Group

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