TotalEnergies has commenced oil production from two major offshore developments in Angola, BEGONIA and CLOV Phase 3, marking a significant boost to the country’s upstream sector.
Combined, the two subsea tie-back projects will add approximately 60,000 barrels of oil per day (bpd) to Angola’s output, supporting the nation’s strategic objective of maintaining production above the one million bpd mark.
Nicolas Terraz, President of Exploration and Production at TotalEnergies, underscored the significance of the twin project launches as part of the company’s 2025 upstream growth plan.
“TotalEnergies, operator of Block 17 and 17/06, continues to actively deliver its low-cost and low-emissions developments to grow its upstream production by more than 3% in 2025,”
Nicolas Terraz, President of Exploration and Production at TotalEnergies
Terraz added that by utilizing the available capacity on FPSOs PAZFLOR and CLOV, the company is simultaneously enhancing efficiency and reducing emissions.
Announcing the milestone, TotalEnergies described the projects as prime examples of its global strategy to pursue low-cost and low-carbon upstream developments.
By tying the new wells back to existing floating production, storage and offloading (FPSO) units, the company has optimised infrastructure use and significantly reduced both marginal production costs and environmental impact.
Production from the BEGONIA development, located in Block 17/06 approximately 150 kilometers off the Angolan coast, has officially begun.
With a daily output of 30,000 barrels, BEGONIA is Angola’s first inter-block development and comprises five subsea wells connected to the PAZFLOR FPSO.
This development represents a significant technological and operational breakthrough for the country’s oil sector, showcasing advanced engineering in integrating production infrastructure across different offshore blocks.
Enhancing Output Through Collaboration
Simultaneously, TotalEnergies has also initiated oil flow from CLOV Phase 3 in Block 17. The project, situated 140 kilometers offshore, mirrors the BEGONIA model with its own 30,000 bpd capacity.
It involves four subsea wells tied back to the CLOV FPSO. CLOV Phase 3 was developed in collaboration with TotalEnergies’ partners Equinor (22.16%), ExxonMobil (19%), Azule Energy (15.84%), and Sonangol E&P (5%).
The development, approved by Angola’s National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANPG), represents a critical step in prolonging the production life of Block 17 and sustaining the country’s hydrocarbon output.
Paulino Jerónimo, Chairman of the Board of Directors of ANPG, praised the projects for their strategic importance in supporting Angola’s production levels.
Jerónimo stated. “These two first oils will help Angola maintain its production levels above 1 million bpd.” He also highlighted the innovation and collaboration underpinning both projects.
“BEGONIA is the first project between Blocks in Angola with a significant component of Local Content and CLOV 3 is a great achievement resulting from intense work between the concessionaire and the B17 contractor group, operated by TotalEnergies.”
Paulino Jerónimo, Chairman of the Board of Directors of ANPG
Local content remains a cornerstone of both developments, with significant contributions from Angolan engineers, technicians, and supply chain actors.
This aligns with Angola’s broader economic policy to deepen local participation in the oil and gas industry while transferring knowledge and technical capacity to national institutions.
From an environmental and economic standpoint, both BEGONIA and CLOV Phase 3 underscore the evolution of offshore oil projects toward more sustainable models.
The subsea tie-back method, which involves connecting new wells to existing FPSOs, reduces the need for additional surface infrastructure, thereby minimizing the environmental footprint and expediting development timelines.
TotalEnergies’ approach reflects the oil industry’s pivot toward leaner and cleaner production techniques, especially in mature regions like West Africa.
The announcement comes at a crucial time for Angola, which is seeking to stabilize and eventually grow its oil production amidst a shifting global energy mix.
As mature fields decline, the country’s ability to bring new barrels online efficiently and sustainably is seen as key to maintaining its status as one of sub-Saharan Africa’s leading oil producers.
These back-to-back project launches further solidify TotalEnergies’ position as a key player in Angola’s offshore sector.
The French energy giant has long been one of the top operators in the region, and its renewed focus on maximizing value from existing infrastructure while reducing emissions is gaining momentum in the industry.
As energy companies face increasing pressure to reduce their carbon footprint while meeting global demand, projects like BEGONIA and CLOV Phase 3 illustrate a path forward—one that harmonizes productivity with sustainability.
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