Oil production in Niger, which is operated by the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), began in 2011 on the Agadem block in the east, about a hundred kilometres from the Chad border.
Does CNPC produce oil in Niger?
Sonatrach holds the Kafra block, while UK-based Savannah Energy holds two more blocks. As of December 2023, CNPC is only company producing oil in Niger. Oil is extracted from the Agadem field and transported through an underground 426.5 kilometres (265.0 mi) long pipeline to the Soraz refinery near Zinder.
When did Niger start producing oil?
The beginning of oil production in Niger in 2011 was accompanied by the construction of a refinery near Zinder (Société de raffinage de Zinder, commonly known as Soraz). The total petroleum refining capacity is 20,000 barrels per day.
Does Niger export groundnuts?
In 2011, Niger exported about 160 tons of groundnuts, while in 2013 it imported palm oil valued at $39 million (I.N.S., 2011; Actualitix, 2016 ). Promoting groundnut processing could help reduce the quantity of cooking oil imports, reduce postharvest losses, and stimulate groundnut production. 5. Conclusion