• TotalEnergies finds new hydrocarbons at Congo’s Moho offshore block
• Discovery near existing infrastructure could speed up production
• Move supports Congo’s goal to double oil output by 2029

TotalEnergies has announced a new hydrocarbon discovery on the offshore Moho permit in the Republic of Congo, strengthening one of its key oil and gas assets in the country.

The find follows exploration work carried out through the Moho G well, which revealed a hydrocarbon column of around 160 meters, confirming the area’s potential.

The resources were identified close to existing infrastructure in deep waters, about 80 kilometers off the coast of Pointe-Noire. While volumes have not yet been disclosed, the company said the discovery could be developed by tying it back to current facilities. This setup would limit additional investment and allow for faster production startup.

The Moho permit, covering 320 square kilometers, is operated by TotalEnergies’ local subsidiary, which holds a 63.5% stake, alongside Trident Energy (21.5%) and the Société nationale des pétroles du Congo (SNPC), which holds 15%. It remains one of the country’s main oil production hubs.

Existing infrastructure includes two floating production units, Alima and Likouf, with a combined output of around 90,000 barrels of oil equivalent per day, according to data released on April 13, 2026. The Moho Nord phase has a nominal capacity of about 100,000 barrels per day, while the broader Moho complex reached a peak of 140,000 barrels per day around 2019.

The discovery reflects a strategy focused on maximizing existing assets by developing resources located near already installed infrastructure.

It also aligns with Congo’s broader ambitions to boost national oil production to 500,000 barrels per day by 2029, roughly double the 260,000 barrels per day recorded in 2023.

Abdel-Latif Boureima