TotalEnergies awarded Nzombo exploration permit in Congo with QatarEnergy and SNPC as partners

TotalEnergies awarded Nzombo exploration permit in Congo with QatarEnergy and SNPC as partners

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies, together with QatarEnergy and SNPC, has secured the Nzombo exploration permit in the Republic of the Congo, covering 1,000 square kilometers offshore Pointe-Noire. TotalEnergies will operate the permit with a 50% stake, alongside QatarEnergy (35%) and SNPC (15%). The first exploration well is expected to be drilled before the end of 2025. Positioned near existing Moho production facilities, the Nzombo prospect represents a high-impact opportunity that aligns with TotalEnergies’ strategy of leveraging infrastructure to advance efficient developments, while reinforcing its long-term collaboration with the Republic of the Congo.

(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 1-Sept-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — TotalEnergies, in partnership with QatarEnergy and the Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC), has been awarded the Nzombo exploration permit in the Republic of the Congo. TotalEnergies holds a 50% operating stake, with QatarEnergy owning 35% and SNPC holding 15%.

The permit covers an area of around 1,000 square kilometers, situated approximately 100 kilometers offshore from Pointe-Noire and in close proximity to the existing Moho production facilities operated by TotalEnergies EP Congo. The initial work program includes the drilling of one exploration well, expected to begin before the end of 2025.

The Nzombo permit targets a promising prospect that aligns with TotalEnergies’ strategy of pursuing high-impact exploration opportunities that can be efficiently developed by leveraging nearby infrastructure. This award further underscores the company’s long-term partnership with the Republic of the Congo and its ongoing commitment to responsible energy development in the region.

Commenting on the development, Kevin McLachlan, Senior Vice-President Exploration at TotalEnergies, said: “The award of the Nzombo exploration permit demonstrates our continued focus on expanding our exploration portfolio with material prospects that can benefit from our established facilities. It also reflects our enduring partnership with the Republic of the Congo as we advance projects that combine resource potential with operational synergies.”

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