Angola Produces 25,000 Barrels Of Oil, 50m Cubic Feet Of Gas From N’dola South Block

Angola has begun oil and gas production from the N’dola South Project, delivering approximately 25,000 barrels of oil per day and 50 million cubic feet of gas.

Production commenced on December 24, 2025, according to the Angolan Ministry of Energy.

The project integrates 12 wells and is jointly operated by the National Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANPG), Cabinda Gulf Oil Company Limited (CABGOC)—a subsidiary of Chevron in Angola and operator of Block 0—and other partners within the contractor group.

The declaration of “first oil” marks the start of production destined for the Malongo Terminal in Cabinda, while the associated gas will be supplied to the Angola LNG plant.

According to official documents, a significant portion of the project’s metal structures was manufactured locally, specifically in the provinces of Cuanza Sul and Cabinda. The platform consists of a jacket weighing about 1,100 tonnes and standing 73 metres high, built in Port Amboim, as well as upper structures weighing approximately 600 tonnes, manufactured in Malembo and assembled in Malongo, Cabinda Province.

The investment also includes a 15-kilometre production pipeline connecting the platform to the Mafumeira complex, which receives and processes production from N’dola South.

Speaking on the milestone, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of ANPG said the first oil from the N’dola South Project represents another successful step in the sector’s investment programme by partners who have shown confidence in Angola.

Paulino Jerónimo added that the achievement reflects significant progress in local content development, noting that the project’s main structure was manufactured domestically by Angolan professionals in compliance with international quality and environmental standards.

Meanwhile, Chevron’s General Manager for Southern Africa, Frank Cassulo, said the project demonstrates CABGOC’s commitment to promoting local content in Angola and efficiently developing resources in Block 0. He added that the construction phase generated more than 800 jobs for Angolans.

Block 0 is operated by Cabinda Gulf Oil Company Limited (CABGOC) and includes partners Sonangol E.P., with a 41% stake, TotalEnergies with 10%, and Azule Energy with 9.8%.