Perenco Congo has announced an investment in the construction of the Kombi 2 platform to be installed on the Kombi-Likalala-Libondo II (KLL II) permit offshore Congo.
The construction of the platform, including upcoming drilling phases, represents an investment of more $200m (£147.21m).
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The Kombi 2 platform is currently being built by Dixstone at the Nieuwdorp shipyard in the Netherlands.
The platform is designed to recover approximately seven million cubic feet of gas per day, which will contribute to reducing the carbon footprint and optimising resource use.
Additionally, it will generate electricity through two gas turbines connected to a 33kV electrical hub and enhance surface treatment to develop an additional ten million barrels of reserves.
The platform is scheduled to leave the Netherlands in October 2025 and become operational in Pointe-Noire by early 2026.
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By GlobalDataPerenco CEO Armel Simondin said: “This project demonstrates a solid, lasting partnership built on mutual trust. For over 20 years, Perenco has been working alongside the Republic of Congo to develop the country’s resources while strengthening infrastructure, local expertise and energy sovereignty.”
The project follows the renewal of the Ikalou II and Likouala II permits for an initial 20-year period, aimed at strengthening Perenco’s presence in Congo.
The renewal facilities a broader $900m investment plan comprising work-over campaigns, development drilling and the installation of advanced infrastructure.
Perenco Congo’s long-term vision supports the growth of the Congolese oil sector and aligns with the Congolese authorities’ ambition for national production to reach 500,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day by 2030.
Perenco Congo managing director Stéphane BARC added: “Kombi 2 is fully in line with our commitment to performance, operational safety and environmental responsibility. This new milestone demonstrates our ability to combine technical innovation, compliance with the most demanding standards and a direct contribution to the country’s development.”
