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 increase by a CAGR of 0.30% to reach 11.8mmboed. 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.
Here are the 10 largest upcoming oil and gas fields by reserves in Africa, according to GlobalData’s Oil & Gas, Upstream Fields Database.
1. Prosperidade
Prosperidade is located in Mozambique Channel, Mozambique. This field is owned by Bharat Petroleum Corp (10.00%), Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos (15.00%), Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National (9.94%), Mitsui & Co (10.06%), Oil and Natural Gas Corp (16.00%), Oil India (4.00%), PTT Public Co (8.50%), TotalEnergies (26.50%) and operated by Total E&P Mozambique Area 1. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2029 and is forecasted to peak in 2040, approximately at the rate of 0.5mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2096. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves 7,228.71mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
2. Mamba Complex
Mamba Complex is located in Mozambique Channel, Mozambique. This field is owned by China National Petroleum (20.00%), Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos (10.00%), Eni (25.00%), Exxon Mobil (25.00%), Galp Energia SGPS (10.00%), Korea Gas (10.00%) and operated by Mozambique Rovuma Venture. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2028 and is forecasted to peak in 2029, approximately at the rate of 0.36mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2057. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves 3,354.22mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
3. Golfinho-Atum Complex
Golfinho-Atum Complex is located in Mozambique Channel, Mozambique. This field is owned by Bharat Petroleum Corp (10.00%), Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos (15.00%), Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National (9.94%), Mitsui & Co (10.06%), Oil and Natural Gas Corp (16.00%), Oil India (4.00%), PTT Public Co (8.50%), TotalEnergies (26.50%) and operated by Total E&P Mozambique Area 1. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2026 and is forecasted to peak in 2027, approximately at the rate of 0.31mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2059. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves 2,707.94mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
4. Zafarani Complex
Zafarani Complex is located in Indian Ocean, Tanzania. This field is owned by Equinor (65.00%), Exxon Mobil (35.00%) and operated by Statoil Tanzania. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2029 and is forecasted to peak in 2030, approximately at the rate of 0.17mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2094. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves 2,153.74mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
5. BirAllah
BirAllah is located in Atlantic Ocean, Mauritania. This field is owned by BP (62.00%), Kosmos Energy (28.00%), Societe Mauritanienne des Hydrocarbures et de Patrimoine Minier (10.00%) and operated by BP Mauritania Investments. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2028 and is forecasted to peak in 2030, approximately at the rate of 0.22mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2060. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves 1,979.26mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
6. Block 1
Block 1 is located in Indian Ocean, Tanzania. This field is owned by Pavilion Energy (20.00%), PT Medco Daya Abadi Lestari (20.00%), Shell (60.00%) and operated by Shell Tanzania. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2029 and is forecasted to peak in 2030, approximately at the rate of 0.17mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2087. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves 1,962.29mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
7. Yakaar-Teranga Phase 2
Yakaar-Teranga Phase 2 is located in North Atlantic Ocean, Senegal. This field is owned by BP (60.00%), Kosmos Energy (30.00%), Petrosen (10.00%) and operated by BP. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2030 and is forecasted to peak in 2032, approximately at the rate of 0.17mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2071. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves 1,933.12mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
8. Mamba Northeast
Mamba Northeast is located in Mozambique Channel, Mozambique. This field is owned by China National Petroleum (20.00%), Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos (10.00%), Eni (25.00%), Exxon Mobil (25.00%), Galp Energia SGPS (10.00%), Korea Gas (10.00%) and operated by Mozambique Rovuma Venture. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2028 and is forecasted to peak in 2040, approximately at the rate of 0.13mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2078. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves 1,877.41mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
9. Coral North
Coral North is located in Mozambique Channel, Mozambique. This field is owned by China National Petroleum (20.00%), Empresa Nacional de Hidrocarbonetos (10.00%), Eni (25.00%), Exxon Mobil (25.00%), Galp Energia SGPS (10.00%), Korea Gas (10.00%) and operated by Mozambique Rovuma Venture. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2028 and is forecasted to peak in 2030, approximately at the rate of 0.08mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2097. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves 1,165.46mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
10. Block 4
Block 4 is located in Indian Ocean, Tanzania. This field is owned by Pavilion Energy (20.00%), PT Medco Daya Abadi Lestari (20.00%), Shell (60.00%) and operated by Shell Tanzania. Production from this field is expected to begin in 2029 and is forecasted to peak in 2030, approximately at the rate of 0.09mmboed of crude oil and natural gas. Based on GlobalData estimates, production will continue until the field reaches its economic limit in 2087. The project is expected to have recoverable reserves 979.65mmboe of crude oil and natural gas. Buy the profile here.
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