Integrated solutions specialist EnerMech has strengthened its footprint in the LNG market after securing four contracts with Angola LNG Limited (ALNG). As a result, the business has completed a recruitment drive to hire a significant number of Angolan nationals to support the projects.
The company will deliver an extensive three-year general maintenance contract to ensure the ongoing safety and efficiency of the plant.
Work is underway and progressing on the maintenance scope, with 87 of EnerMech’s specialist team delivering daily mechanical, electrical, instrumentation, and plant operation support—86% of whom are Angolan. This is a significant achievement in EnerMech’s drive for nationalization. The contract includes routine maintenance and engineering tasks, as well as extensive training programs and other services that safeguard the technical and general integrity of the plant while enhancing safety and environmental performance.
The group of awards also includes three specialist contracts: catalyst handling, high-pressure water blasting, and inspection services in preparation for ALNG’s 2022 shutdown campaign in Soyo, Angola.
In support of the shutdown, EnerMech supplied an additional 163 personnel to carry out inspection, maintenance, high-pressure water blasting, and cleaning of 13 on-site exchangers, along with leak testing and specialist tower and vessel internal inspection services.
The shutdown was completed for all three specialist contracts with zero incidents, safely and on schedule, meeting ALNG’s expectations.
An EnerMech spokesperson said:
“As we continue to grow our presence in the LNG market, this partnership with ALNG demonstrates our expertise and capabilities in delivering a full scope of services required by industry operators.
Winning this new business is a testament to our unified approach, with teams across Australia, Europe, and AMEC (Africa, Middle East & Caspian) combining our LNG experience in Australia with local knowledge in Angola. We are a people-driven business with a wealth of talent and a strong, supportive culture. Our shared goals with ALNG—creating a responsible, caring, and safe partnership—make this relationship unique and enduring.”
“We are continuing to challenge traditional contracting models, particularly in reducing contractor footprint. This approach is proving successful as we accelerate our growth, leveraging our strong reputation, global workforce, and extensive service offering. Over recent months, we’ve expanded our LNG capabilities, and we expect this momentum to continue as existing maintenance contracts are renewed.”