Chad has unveiled a new 2025–2030 Oil Sector Strategy aimed at sharply increasing crude production to 250,000 barrels per day (bpd) within the next five years, as the country moves to revive a sector that remains central to its economy.
The target represents nearly a 70% jump from the current output of about 140,000 bpd, following years of declining production caused by ageing oil fields, limited investment, and inadequate infrastructure.
Under the new roadmap, the government plans to accelerate exploration and production activities, upgrade midstream assets such as transport and storage infrastructure, and expand refining and distribution capacity to strengthen the entire value chain. The strategy also prioritizes regulatory and institutional reforms to improve transparency, efficiency, and investor confidence in the petroleum sector.
Oil remains Chad’s economic backbone, accounting for roughly 60% of export revenues. Authorities believe the new strategy could help reverse the production slowdown, support fiscal stability, and stimulate broader economic growth. Forecasts suggest economic expansion could reach 5.3% in 2025, supported by renewed momentum in the oil industry.
While the goal is considered ambitious, especially given global energy transition pressures and competition for investment, the government insists that better governance and modernization of the sector will be key to unlocking the country’s full production potential.
