The work program is expected to start before the end of 2025.
by Blue Africa News
Global integrated energy company, TotalEnergies has been awarded the Nzombo exploration permit in the Republic of the Congo.
TotalEnergies, which holds a 50% stake, will execute the agreement together with its partners QatarEnergy (35%) and the national company Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC), which holds a 15% stake.
“This award of a promising exploration permit, with the material Nzombo prospect, reflects our continued strategy of expanding our exploration portfolio with high impact prospects, which can be developed leveraging our existing facilities, and confirms our longstanding partnership with the Republic of the Congo,” said Kevin McLachlan, Senior Vice-President exploration at TotalEnergies in a press release dated September 1.
“We are pleased to be awarded this promising offshore block in the Republic of Congo, and to work alongside our valued partners and the Congolese Government,” noted Qatar Minister of State for Energy Affairs, Saad Sherida al-Kaabi.
Saad al-Kaabi, who doubles up as the President and CEO of QatarEnergy, gave a thumbs up to the government of the Republic of Congo for “their valuable cooperation,” stating that they look forward to delivering on a successful exploration campaign in collaboration with partners and stakeholders.
Located 100 kilometers off the coast of Pointe-Noire, Nzombo permit is close to the Moho production facilities operated by TotalEnergies EP Congo.
The work program includes the drilling of one exploration well, which is expected to start before the end of 2025.
The Republic of Congo deal cements TotalEnergies presence in Africa’s energy sector, which continues to experience growth through new oil and gas discoveries.
In July, Norwegian marine geoscience firm Shearwater GeoServices signed a seismic exploration contract with TotalEnergies for offshore Block STP-02 in São Tomé and Príncipe, marking a significant step in the island nation’s offshore energy ambitions.
Oliver Ochieng, Blue Africa News