Congo (Brazzaville) has opened registration for the second phase of licensing of 18 open blocks, including five in shallow water, five in deep and ultradeep water, and eight onshore.
The Ministry of Hydrocarbons is taking internet registrations and in September will open the call for tender, which will close next June.
Offered in the onshore Cuvette basin are blocks designated Koga, Mbesse, Mboloko, Mboto, and Ntsinga.
Onshore Coastal basin blocks are Conkouati, Nanga III, and Niambi.
Shallow-water blocks are Marine XXV, Marine XXVI, Marine XXIX A/B, Marine XXXI A/B, and Youbi.
Deep and ultradeepwater blocks are Marine XIX, Marine XXII, Marine XXIII, Marine XXIV, and Marine XXX.
PGS has shot seismic surveys over the blocks and is assisting the ministry.
