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TotalEnergies Discovers Hydrocarbons in Congo Near Existing Production Facilities
Published by Global Banking & Finance Review®
Posted on April 13, 2026
2 min readLast updated: April 13, 2026
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TotalEnergies on April 13 announced the Moho G discovery offshore Republic of Congo—a 160 m column of oil and gas near existing Moho facilities. Moho G plus earlier Moho H could yield ~100 million barrels of recoverable resources.
TotalEnergies discovers hydrocarbons in Congo near existing production facilities
Major Hydrocarbon Discovery and Expansion Plans
By America Hernandez
Drilling Campaign and Discovery Details
PARIS, April 13 - French oil major TotalEnergies has found hydrocarbons as part of a drilling campaign to expand its Moho field offshore Republic of Congo, it said on Monday.
Resource Estimates
The well encountered a column of 160 metres of oil and gas. Total said the Moho G discovery and its previous Moho H find represent recoverable resources of close to 100 million barrels.
Strategic Importance of West Africa
Oil majors have expressed renewed interest nL8N3WN1I6 in West Africa in a bid to replenish resources from declining fields elsewhere.
Current Production and Infrastructure
TotalEnergies' current production at the Moho deep offshore field, located 80 km (50 miles) from the coast of Pointe Noire, consists of two floating units with combined output of around 90,000 barrels of oil-equivalent per day.
Development Plans
The company plans to connect the Moho F and Moho G discoveries to existing Moho facilities.
Statement from TotalEnergies
"This new discovery on the Moho license benefits from its proximity to existing production infrastructure, allowing a short-cycle, cost-effective tie-back development," Nicola Mavilla, Senior Vice-President Exploration, said in a statement.
Project Stakeholders
TotalEnergies EP Congo is the operator of Moho license with a 63.5% participation, alongside Trident Energy with 21.5% and Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo with 15%.
(Reporting by America Hernandez in Paris; Editing by Joe Bavier)
Key Takeaways
- •The Moho G well intersects a substantial 160 metre hydrocarbon column, expanding offshore resource base in the Moho block.
- •Combined Moho G and previous Moho H discoveries amount to nearly 100 million barrels recoverable, reinforcing TotalEnergies’ position in Republic of Congo production.
- •This discovery comes amid broader expansion: TotalEnergies has invested hundreds of millions in Moho Nord and secured the adjacent Nzombo exploration permit, leveraging infrastructure synergies.
Frequently Asked Questions about TotalEnergies discovers hydrocarbons in Congo near existing production facilities
1What did TotalEnergies discover in the Republic of Congo?
TotalEnergies discovered hydrocarbons as part of a drilling campaign near its operational Moho field offshore the Republic of Congo.
2How much recoverable resource was found by TotalEnergies?
TotalEnergies' Moho G and Moho H discoveries represent close to 100 million barrels of recoverable resources.
3Why are oil majors interested in West Africa?
Oil majors are showing renewed interest in West Africa to replenish resources from declining fields elsewhere.
4Where is the new discovery located?
The hydrocarbons were discovered near TotalEnergies' existing production facilities at the Moho field, offshore the Republic of Congo.
5Who reported the discovery and when?
The discovery was reported by America Hernandez in Paris on April 13.
