The total oil and gas production of Africa in 2022 was 11.49mmboed an increase of 0.59% when compared to 2021. The largest oil and gas producing countries are Nigeria, Algeria, and Egypt. Through to 2030, annual oil and gas production is forecasted to decrease by a CAGR of 6.62% to reach 6.45mmboed. 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 oil and gas production at 2.79mmboed, followed by Algeria at 2.58mmboed and Nigeria at 1.89mmboed. Here are the 10 largest oil and gas producing fields in Africa by production in 2022, according to GlobalData’s Oil & Gas, Upstream Fields Database.
1. Hassi R’Mel
Hassi R’Mel is located in Laghouat, Algeria. This field is owned by Sonatrach (100.00%) and operated by Sonatrach. The field produced 0.64mmboed in 2022 and recovered 83.52% of its total recoverable reserves, with peak production in 1999. The peak production was approximately at 1.26mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2046. The field currently accounts for approximately 5.57% of the total Africa daily crude oil and natural gas output and it is expected to recover 3,193.22mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
2. Zohr
Zohr is located in Mediterranean Sea, Egypt. This field is owned by BP (10.00%), Eni (50.00%), Mubadala Investment Co (10.00%), Rosneft Oil Co (30.00%) and operated by Petrobel. The field produced 0.53mmboed in 2022 and recovered 23.42% of its total recoverable reserves, with peak production in 2030. The peak production will be approximately at 0.52mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2046. The field currently accounts for approximately 4.6% of the total Africa daily crude oil and natural gas output and it is expected to recover 2,299.83mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
3. Hassi Messaoud
Hassi Messaoud is located in Ouargla, Algeria. This field is owned by Sonatrach (100.00%) and operated by Sonatrach. The field produced 0.46mmboed in 2022 and recovered 80.83% of its total recoverable reserves, with peak production in 1977. The peak production was approximately at 0.72mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2053. The field currently accounts for approximately 4% of the total Africa daily crude oil and natural gas output and it is expected to recover 2,197.44mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
4. OML 60, 61, 62, 63
OML 60, 61, 62, 63 is located in Delta, Nigeria. This field is owned by Eni (20.00%), NNPC (60.00%), Oando (20.00%) and operated by Nigerian Agip Oil Co. The field produced 0.25mmboed in 2022 and recovered 69.83% of its total recoverable reserves, with peak production in 2026. The peak production will be approximately at 0.25mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2043. The field currently accounts for approximately 2.17% of the total Africa daily crude oil and natural gas output and it is expected to recover 1,427.03mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
5. Waha Concession Fields
Waha Concession Fields is located in Al Wahat, Libya. This field is owned by ConocoPhillips (20.41%), National Oil (59.18%), TotalEnergies (20.41%) and operated by Waha Oil Co. The field produced 0.24mmboed in 2022 and recovered 86.18% of its total recoverable reserves, with peak production in 1970. The peak production was approximately at 0.95mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2057. The field currently accounts for approximately 2.1% of the total Africa daily crude oil and natural gas output and it is expected to recover 1,299.61mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
6. El-Sharara
El-Sharara is located in Wadi Al-Hayaa, Libya. This field is owned by National Oil (50.00%), OMV (15.00%), Repsol (20.00%), TotalEnergies (15.00%) and operated by Akakus Oil Operations. The field produced 0.24mmboed in 2022 and recovered 60.98% of its total recoverable reserves, with peak production in 2022. The peak production was approximately at 0.24mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2060. The field currently accounts for approximately 2.09% of the total Africa daily crude oil and natural gas output and it is expected to recover 921.02mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
7. Alba
Alba is located in Gulf of Guinea, Equatorial Guinea. This field is owned by Chevron (33.00%), GEPetrol (4.00%), Marathon Oil (63.00%) and operated by Alba Equatorial Guinea Partnership. The field produced 0.23mmboed in 2022 and recovered 71.96% of its total recoverable reserves, with peak production in 2013. The peak production was approximately at 0.25mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2049. The field currently accounts for approximately 2.04% of the total Africa daily crude oil and natural gas output and it is expected to recover 837.94mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
8. Kaombo Complex
Kaombo Complex is located in South Atlantic Ocean, Angola. This field is owned by China Petrochemical (11.00%), Exxon Mobil (15.00%), Galp Energia SGPS (5.00%), New Bright International Development (6.30%), Sonangol (32.70%), TotalEnergies (30.00%) and operated by Total E&P Angola Block 32. The field produced 0.21mmboed in 2022 and recovered 45.88% of its total recoverable reserves, with peak production in 2022. The peak production was approximately at 0.23mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2036. The field currently accounts for approximately 1.81% of the total Africa daily crude oil and natural gas output and it is expected to recover 331mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
9. Nooros
Nooros is located in Nile Delta, Egypt. This field is owned by BP (25.00%), Eni (75.00%) and operated by Petrobel. The field produced 0.19mmboed in 2022 and recovered 33.2% of its total recoverable reserves, with peak production in 2020. The peak production was approximately at 0.19mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2070. The field currently accounts for approximately 1.65% of the total Africa daily crude oil and natural gas output and it is expected to recover 970.13mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
10. OML 49, 90, 95
OML 49, 90, 95 is located in Gulf of Guinea, Nigeria. This field is owned by Chevron (40.00%), NNPC (60.00%) and operated by Chevron Nigeria. The field produced 0.19mmboed in 2022 and recovered 88.54% of its total recoverable reserves, with peak production in 1999. The peak production was approximately at 0.38mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2049. The field currently accounts for approximately 1.64% of the total Africa daily crude oil and natural gas output and it is expected to recover 699.01mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
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