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Country profile: Congo (Brazzaville)
| Location: | Western Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Angola and Gabon |
| Climate: | tropical; rainy season (March to June); dry season (June to October); persistent high temperatures and humidity; particularly enervating climate astride the Equator |
| Terrain: | coastal plain, southern basin, central plateau, northern basin |
| Size: | 342000 sq. km total (Land area: 341500 sq. km Water area: 500 sq.km) |
| Population: | 3,903,318 |
| Languages: | French (official), Lingala and Monokutuba (lingua franca trade languages), many local languages and dialects (of which Kikongo is the most widespread) |
| Government: | republic |
| Capital city: | Brazzaville |
| Legal system: | based on French civil law system and customary law; has not accepted compulsory ICJ jurisdiction |
| Currency: | Communaute Financiere Africaine franc (XAF); note |
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Country profile
Congo’s hydrocarbon industry is the country’s primary source of economic growth. According to the World Bank, the oil sector accounts for roughly 65 percent of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP), and oil exports account for around 90 percent of total export revenues. Congo’s oil production has grown over the past year and industry analysts predict continued production growth through 2010.
Congo’s energy consumption is dominated by oil (78 percent), with the remainder coming from hydroelectricity (22 percent). Natural gas, coal, nuclear and other renewables are currently not part of the country’s energy consumption mix.
Energy production and consumption
| Oil | Gas | |
| Production: | 235,900 bbl/day | 115 million cu m (2005 est.) |
| Consumption: | 7,000 bbl/day (2005 est.) | 115 million cu m (2005 est.) |
| Exports: | 229,700 bbl/day (2004 est.) | |
| Imports: | 11,410 bbl/day(2004 est.) | |
| Reserves: | 1 billion bbl (1 January 2006 est.) | 86 billion cu m (1 January 2006 est.) |
| Major fields: |
Congo (Brazzaville) - recent news
| 02 Dec 25 |
Congo (Brazzaville): Eni launches Phase 2 of Congo LNG ahead of schedule With the arrival of the Nguya FLNG floating liquefaction unit and the introduction of gas into the new offshore infrastructure system, Eni announces the start-up - ahead of the planned schedule - of Phase 2 of the Congo LNG project, with the goal of exporting the first LNG cargo in early 2026. |
| 28 Nov 25 |
Congo Brazzaville: PetroNor E&P confirms USD 33.1 million cash sale of PNGF Sud oil PetroNor E&P confirms that 540,079 bbls of oil were lifted and sold from the Djeno Terminal in November 2025, generating a cash inflow of USD 33.1 million at a realised price of USD 61.3 per barrel. |
| 09 Oct 25 |
PetroNor E&P announces Q3 2025 production update and scheduled oil sale PetroNor E&P has provided an update on the Congo Brazzaville operations related to the PNGF Sud field complex. Third quarter average net working interest production was 4,112 bopd, compared with 4,289 bopd in the previous quarter and 4,778 bopd in the third quarter of 2024. |
| 08 Sep 25 |
Congo Brazzaville: Conoco and Wing Wah sign $23B hydrocarbon deal to boost Congo’s oil output and increase local content The Republic of the Congo and Chinese oil and gas company Wing Wah have signed a $23 billion hydrocarbon agreement for the integrated development of the Banga Kayo, Holmoni and Cayo permits. This deal sets the stage for a transformative boost to the nation’s oil production. It targets increasing output to 200,000 barrels per day (bpd) by 2030. |
| 01 Sep 25 |
Republic of the Congo: TotalEnergies awarded new exploration permit TotalEnergies (50%, operator), together with its partners QatarEnergy (35%) and the national company SNPC (15%), has been awarded the Nzombo exploration permit in the Republic of the Congo. |
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