Case study

A Trusted and Reliable Partner – Meeting the Complex Needs of Angola LNG

Global capability matched with local delivery to meet the complex needs of Angola LNG

March 31, 2025

LNG plant in Angola

The Challenge

The Angola LNG plant, one of the largest single project investments in Angola’s Oil and Gas industry, required comprehensive maintenance and TAR support. Our client required a trusted partner who could manage complex and multiple interfaces, handle challenging logistics, and operate specialized equipment. Additionally, the partner needed to co-ordinate resourcing from multiple international locations to ensure seamless project execution.

The Solution

Already established in Angola, EnerMech was able to provide a multi-discipline workforce and equipment to address the diverse maintenance needs of the Angola LNG plant. The solutions included:

  • Multi-Skilled Workforce: A team of 60 personnel for ongoing general maintenance, scaling up to over 250 personnel for TAR support.

  • Integrated Offering: A wide-ranging skill set and service offering, including highly-specialized services such as catalyst handling.

  • Single Interface: An integrated solution combining engineering, technical personnel, and equipment to reduce schedule risk and resource requirements.

  • Local Content: Utilization of the SONILS base in Luanda for large-scale logistics and personnel support.

The Outcome

EnerMech successfully managed the complexity of the project, ensuring seamless coordination and execution of maintenance and TAR activities. The integrated approach and local support base contributed to the efficient and timely completion of the project, minimizing downtime and enhancing operational reliability. Services delivered included:

MAINTENANCE:

  • Heavy vehicle maintenance

  • Fabrication support

  • Instrumentation, electrical, and mechanical maintenance

  • Sewage treatment operations

  • Maintenance planning

  • HVAC maintenance

TAR Support

  • Mechanical

  • Piping

  • Instrumentation and electrical

  • Catalyst handling

  • Tower internal and heat exchanger cleaning