Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC)

Société Nationale des Pétroles du Congo (SNPC) is the national oil company of the Republic of the Congo, responsible for managing the State’s interests in the exploration, production, and commercialization of the country’s hydrocarbon resources.

SNPC operates across the upstream, midstream, and downstream segments of the petroleum value chain through direct operations, joint ventures, and participation in production sharing contracts with international and independent oil companies. Its mandate includes resource stewardship, production optimization, and the strategic development of Congo’s oil and gas assets to support national revenue generation and energy security.

The company plays a central role in sector governance, partnership structuring, and project oversight, while also contributing to downstream activities such as crude oil marketing and domestic supply. Through its subsidiaries and affiliated entities, SNPC supports infrastructure development and capacity building within the national petroleum industry.

For investors and industry partners, SNPC serves as a key institutional counterpart for hydrocarbon investment, joint venture development, and asset participation in the Republic of the Congo. The company’s engagement framework is focused on long-term value creation, responsible resource development, and alignment with national economic and sustainability objectives.