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Angola Offshore Discovery

CHEVRON CORP · 2026-08-18 · Importance 31 · Surprise 42

Chevron and its partners discovered oil and gas condensate at the 105-4X exploration well in Block 0 offshore Angola. The discovery encountered a hydrocarbon column exceeding 600 meters, including more than 90 meters of high-quality reservoir rock. Chevron will evaluate a potential tieback development using existing infrastructure, which could lower development costs and support its Sub-Saharan Africa resource strategy. The company also plans further exploration and a multi-well drilling campaign in the region.

Key facts

• Chevron announced a discovery in Block 0 offshore Angola consisting of a 600-meter column in the Pinda reservoir. source
• Exploration well 105-4X in Block 0 offshore Angola revealed a hydrocarbon column over 600 meters. source
• Chevron's subsidiary Cabinda Gulf Oil Company (CABGOC) made a discovery at the 105-4X well featuring a 600m column with over 90m of high-quality reservoir rock. source
• The 105-4X exploration well in Block 0 offshore Angola encountered over 2,000 feet of oil and gas condensate column. source