Congo
net exporterHow much oil?
Produces 270 thousand barrels a day. Uses 7% at home and sells 250 thousand (93%) abroad – one supertanker every 8 days.
Where does it go?
| Buyer | share | thousand b/d |
|---|---|---|
| China | 53% | 132 |
| Romania | 2% | 5 |
| other destinations (not on the map) | 45% | 113 |
Which way?
- Cape of Good Hope53% of exports · 132
- Turkish Straits2% of exports · 5
53% of exports passes through Cape of Good Hope, but these are calm waters – the routes avoid dangerous straits.
Main terminal: Djeno