Chevron Finds 2,000 Feet of Hydrocarbons in Angola Block 0
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Updated · OilPrice.com · Aug 17
Chevron Finds 2,000 Feet of Hydrocarbons in Angola Block 0
3 articles · Updated · OilPrice.com · Aug 17
Summary
Chevron said its 105-4X exploration well offshore Angola encountered more than 2,000 feet of hydrocarbons and over 300 feet of net pay in the Pinda reservoir.
The Block 0 discovery could be tied into existing production facilities rather than built as a standalone project, a route Chevron is evaluating to cut capital costs and speed first output.
Chevron has not disclosed recoverable resources or expected production; its Cabinda Gulf Oil unit operates Block 0 with 39.2%, alongside Sonangol E&P at 41%, TotalEnergies at 10% and Azule Energy at 9.8%.
The find follows first oil from Chevron's South N’dola Platform in December 2025 and adds to signs Angola may be stabilizing output near 1.1 million bpd after dropping below 1 million bpd last year.
For Chevron, the discovery extends a renewed African exploration push that has already delivered three near-field finds in Nigeria since late 2024, with more drilling planned across Angola, Namibia and West Africa.