Cote Dívore has exploration off San Pedro and there’s a possibility of a new refinery to be built in San Pedro. Oil and Gas activities include Exploration, Production, Gas, Oil, Refinery, Onshore and Offshore in the following regions, Ivory Coast, Abidjan, and San Pedro.
Côte d’Ivoire relies on oil, natural gas and hydropower to satisfy energy consumption demand. In addition to satisfying domestic demand, Côte d’Ivoire’s oil exports bolster overall economic activity in the country, and represents 28 percent of the country’s total export revenue. According to the World Bank, oil exports have surpassed cocoa exports, which traditionally have been the mainstay of Cote d’Ivoire’s economy. Côte d’Ivoire’s oil production, which is primarily located offshore, should increase slightly in 2007 and 2008