Will the Niger-Benin oil pipeline increase Niger’s oil production?
The 1,950-kilometer Niger-Benin oil pipeline, constructed by the China National Petroleum Corporation, is expected to increase Niger’s oil production from the current 20,000 barrels a day to 120,000 barrels in 2024.
Where is petroleum produced in Niger?
However, it is only since 2011 with the opening of the Agadem oilfield and the Soraz refinery near Zinder that petroleum is being produced in Niger. The oil and gas extracted from the Agadem field are processed at the Soraz refinery. The refined products (gasoline, diesel and liquified natural gas) are primarily for domestic consumption.
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.
How long does it take to get a petroleum block in Niger?
Niger’s procedure for awarding petroleum blocks is clear, fast, and transparent. After submitting a request in accordance with the 2017 Petroleum Code, it takes around three months for a block to be awarded.