Africa-Press – Angola. The National Agency of Petroleum, Gas and Biofuels (ANPG) and the Contractor Group of Block 1/14 announced, this Saturday, the discovery of gas in the Gajajeira-01 exploration well, located in the offshore Lower Congo Basin, in Angola.
The well drilled on April 1, 2025, at a water depth of 95 meters and about 60 kilometers from the coast, encountered sandstones containing gas and condensate in one of the Lower Oligocene targets, called LO100, and preliminary results and fluid samples indicate several reservoirs with good mobility.
In a statement, ANPG said that initial assessments suggest that gas volumes at the site could exceed one trillion cubic feet, with up to 100 million barrels of associated condensate.
He adds that the results also confirm the presence of a hydrocarbon system, opening up new exploration opportunities in the area.
Despite this, Azule Energy, one of the members of the Contractor Group, will continue to evaluate the full potential of the Gajajeira-01 well discovery and, together with the partners of Block 1/14, will determine the best path forward for possible development.
According to the note, the first section was drilled safely, using advanced formation evaluation and control tools to assess reservoir quality and fluid characteristics, prioritizing operational safety.
Quoted in the document, the Chairman of the Board of Directors of ANPG, Paulino JeroĢnimo, considers the new discovery as a motivating element in this commitment that has been promoted by attracting private investment in the sector, aiming at the development and monetization of natural gas.
The manager also highlights the achievement as an important resource in strengthening access to energy resources and domestic consumption, in addition to its great importance in boosting the petrochemical industry and fertilizer production in the country.
In turn, Azule Energy’s CEO, Adriano Mongini, points to the discovery as a landmark moment for gas exploration in Angola, as the Gajajeira-01 well is the first dedicated to gas exploration in the country and its success reinforces business confidence in the potential of the Lower Congo Basin.
“We are proud to contribute to Angola’s long-term energy development with a focus on sustainability and energy security,” he said.
Drilling operations continue at the Gajajeira-01 Well, with the last interval of the Lower Oligocene LO300 expected as the next target.
The Block 1/14 Contractor Group is operated by Azule Energy, with 35% of the shares, in association with Equinor (30%), Sonangol E&P (25%) and Acrep (10%).
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