The country’s first refinery, the Congolaise de raffinage (Coraf), has been in operation since 1982. The refinery has the capacity to process 1 million tons of oil per year, but officially only processes 600,000 tons annually. The country’s needs are estimated at 1.2 million tons.
How much oil does Congo produce a day?
The Congo’s growing petroleum sector is by far the state’s major revenue source, acting as a promising stimulant of economic growth. The state produces 204,735.33 barrels of oil per day (based on 2016 numbers), ranking 37th in the world in terms of oil production.
Why is there a fuel shortage in Congo?
Fuel shortages, though, have rocked the Republic of the Congo state (Congo-Brazzaville) in recent years, much of which resulting from logistical issues with the transportation of petroleum products between the two major Congolese cities of Pointe-Noire and Brazzaville.