# Niger: Kafra oil block could hold 2.5 billion barrels

https://mins.news/en/item/55899

- France 24, 2026-09-12 14:19 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.france24.com/en/video/20260912-niger-kafra-oil-block-could-hold-2-5-billion-barrels

> Niger’s oil minister said active drilling has begun at the Kafra oil block, which could contain an estimated 2.5 billion barrels. The area may become a cornerstone of economic cooperation with neighbouring Algeria, while Chinese companies currently operate most of Niger’s oil production.

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