The total crude oil and condensate production of Africa increased by 2.31% in 2023 when compared to 2022. The largest oil producing countries in Africa are Nigeria, Angola, and Algeria. Through to 2030, annual crude oil and condensate production is forecasted to decrease by a CAGR of 0.58% GlobalData uses proprietary data and analytics to provide a complete picture of the global oil & gas fields segment. Buy the latest oil & gas fields profiles here.
In 2022, Nigeria had the highest crude oil production, followed by Angola and Algeria. Here are the 10 largest crude oil fields in Africa by production in 2022, according to GlobalData’s Oil & Gas, Upstream Fields Database.
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1. Hassi Messaoud
Hassi Messaoud is located in Ouargla, Algeria. This crude oil field is owned by Sonatrach and operated by Sonatrach. The field produced 0.4mmbpd in 2022 and recovered 82.28% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 1977. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2053. Buy the profile here.
2. El-Sharara
El-Sharara is located in Wadi Al-Hayaa, Libya. This crude oil field is owned by National Oil, OMV, Repsol, TotalEnergies and operated by Akakus Oil Operations. The field produced 0.24mmbpd in 2022 and recovered 60.98% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 2022. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2060. Buy the profile here.
3. Waha Concession Fields
Waha Concession Fields is located in Al Wahat, Libya. This crude oil field is owned by ConocoPhillips, National Oil, TotalEnergies and operated by Waha Oil Co. The field produced 0.22mmbpd in 2022 and recovered 87.35% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 1970. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2057. Buy the profile here.
4. Kaombo Complex
Kaombo Complex is located in South Atlantic Ocean, Angola. This crude oil field is owned by China Petrochemical, Exxon Mobil, Galp Energia SGPS, New Bright International Development, Sonangol, TotalEnergies and operated by Total E&P Angola Block 32. The field produced 0.21mmbpd in 2022 and recovered 45.88% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 2022. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2036. Buy the profile here.
5.OML 49, 90, 95
OML 49, 90, 95 is located in Gulf of Guinea, Nigeria. This crude oil field is owned by Chevron, NNPC and operated by Chevron Nigeria. The field produced 0.14mmbpd in 2022 and recovered 90.26% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 1999. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2049. Buy the profile here.
6. OML 104, 67, 68, 70
OML 104, 67, 68, 70 is located in Gulf of Guinea, Nigeria. This crude oil field is owned by Exxon Mobil, NNPC and operated by Mobil Producing Nigeria. The field produced 0.14mmbpd in 2022 and recovered 97.68% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 1998. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2029. Buy the profile here.
7. Block 0 (Area A and B)
Block 0 (Area A and B) is located in South Atlantic Ocean, Angola. This crude oil field is owned by BP , Chevron, Eni, Sonangol, TotalEnergies and operated by Cabinda Gulf Oil Company CABGOC. The field produced 0.14mmbpd in 2022 and recovered 97.02% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 1999. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2025. Buy the profile here.
8. Dalia
Dalia is located in South Atlantic Ocean, Angola. This crude oil field is owned by BP, Eni, Equinor, Exxon Mobil, Sonangol, TotalEnergies and operated by Total E&P Angola. The field produced 0.12mmbpd in 2022 and recovered 71.2% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 2010. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2046. Buy the profile here.
9. CLOV Complex
CLOV Complex is located in South Atlantic Ocean, Angola. This crude oil field is owned by BP, Eni, Equinor, Exxon Mobil, Sonangol, TotalEnergies and operated by Total E&P Angola. The field produced 0.1mmbpd in 2022 and recovered 62.29% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 2015. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2038. Buy the profile here.
10. Agbami
Agbami is located in Gulf of Guinea, Nigeria. This crude oil field is owned by Africa Oil, Banco BTG Pactual, Chevron, Equinor and operated by Star Deep Water Petroleum. The field produced 0.1mmbpd in 2022 and recovered 88.79% of its total recoverable crude oil and condensate reserves, with peak production in 2011. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2031. Buy the profile here.
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