The multi-billion dollar oil project off the coast of Angola has reached the 50% completion stage, and representatives from the main companies involved in this project, along with Angolan officials, traveled to Malaysia to oversee the construction of underwater equipment.
Details of the Representatives' Trip to Malaysia
Representatives from Angola's National Agency of Oil, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG), led by Ana Miala, along with representatives from TotalEnergies, Petronas, and Sonangol, visited the OneSubsea facilities in Johor, Malaysia, at the end of last month. The purpose of this trip was to oversee the production of essential equipment for the underwater production system of the Caminho project.
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Progress of the Caminho Project
During this visit, the representatives confirmed that planning for the arrival of the equipment currently in production in Angola will begin in 2027. This equipment will be tested by OneSubsea teams in Angola at the company's testing facilities in Luanda before installation at sea. Among the components under construction, 13 underwater Christmas trees are being produced with a special emphasis on safety and quality.
The Caminho project, located in block 20/11 and approximately 100 kilometers off the coast of Angola, is expected to be operational by 2028. With an estimated investment of $6 billion, it is considered the first deep-water oil project in the Kwanza basin, and it is anticipated to open new doors for further investments in the region.
Environmental and Economic Impacts
The underwater production system of the Caminho project will be installed at depths greater than 1,500 meters and will connect the Kamaya reservoir wells to the pipeline system. After processing, water will be discharged into the sea, gas will be returned to the reservoir, and crude oil will be stored in the FPSO body and then exported to a tanker. Compliance with national and international regulations during the processing and discharge of water has been emphasized.
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