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TotalEnergies Discovers Hydrocarbons in Congo Near Existing Production ...
The find includes a 160-metre oil and gas column and could add close to 100 million barrels through tie-back development.
- On Monday, TotalEnergies announced a hydrocarbon discovery offshore the Republic of Congo after drilling the MHNM-6 NFW exploration well, which encountered a 160 metres column of oil and gas.
- Operating the Moho license, TotalEnergies holds a 63.5% stake, while partners Trident Energy and SNPC hold 21.5% and 15% respectively.
- The Moho discovery represents recoverable resources estimated at close to 100 million barrels, with the Company planning to develop these as a tie-back to existing facilities.
- Nicola Mavilla, Senior Vice-President Exploration at TotalEnergies, said the project allows a "short-cycle, cost-effective tie-back development" due to proximity to existing production infrastructure.
- TotalEnergies continues exploration efforts in West Africa, recently securing the Nzombo exploration permit alongside partners QatarEnergy and SNPC to replenish declining regional resources.
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One year after obtaining new permits, TotalEnergies announces a discovery of hydrocarbons off the coast of the Republic of Congo. A strategic find, which reinforces its model of development at controlled costs and its position in the face of increased competition from majors on the continent.
The French major TotalEnergies announced on April 13, 2026 "a discovery of hydrocarbons on the Moho permit, off the coast of the Republic of Congo." "It's going to be a real breath of oxygen at a time when the country is experiencing an unprecedented financial drain," says an economic analyst.
TotalEnergies Strikes Oil and Gas at Congo's Moho License
TotalEnergies has found oil and gas on a license which it has been developing offshore the Republic of Congo, the French supermajor said on Monday. TotalEnergies EP Congo, which operates the Moho license with a 63.5% stake, has made the hydrocarbon discovery after drilling the MHNM-6 NFW exploration well targeting the Moho G structure. The drilling campaign at the well has encountered a hydrocarbon column of good-quality Albian reservoirs, and a…
TotalEnergies strikes new oil discovery offshore Congo - EnviroNews - latest environment news, climate change, renewable energy
Energy major, TotalEnergies, has announced a new hydrocarbon discovery on the Moho license offshore the Republic of Congo, marking a strategic milestone for a country rapidly pursuing 500,000 barrels per day (bpd) in oil production. Led by TotalEnergies as operator (63.5%) alongside Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC) – which is led by Managing Director, Raoul Ominga – and Trident Energy, the discovery targeted the Moho G structure at…
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