According to Carlos Saturnino, negotiations director with state oil company Sonangol, a decision is due by the end of November, targeting first production in 2011.
Dredging work at the plant site near Soyo, Cabinda, has already started, with Bechtel expected to begin construction of the 5 million tonnes-per-annum train once approval has been given.
The Angola LNG partners will be Sonangol with a controlling stake of 22.8%,
