In January 2018, the Council of Ministers is understood to have assigned exploration rights for Block 30, Block 44, Block 45, Block 46, Block 47 and KON16 to Sonangol E.P. Â Risk Service contracts are understood to have been awarded for the blocks.   Sonangol is currently the sole participant in the licences however, signed a Memorandum of Understanding for blocks 30, 44 and 45 with ExxonMobil and is in negotiations with BP, Eni and Equinor for blocks 46 and 47.  Congo Fan Ultra-Deepwater blocks    Block 46 is located adjacent to the Angola/DRC zone of common interest and within waters disputed by Congo. It covers some 1971 sq km atop the Congo Fan, water depths range between 2,300 m and 3,300 m.      Block 47 is located adjacent to the south of Block 46. It covers some 2,217 sq km atop the Congo Fan, water depth range between 2,300 m and 3,300 m. The north western portion of the block falls within waters disputed by Congo.   Namibe and Angola Basin Blocks    Block 30: covers some 5,000 sq km in water ranging between 300 m and 1,000 m. the block sits atop the Namibe Basin.     Block 44: covers some 6,000 sq km in water ranging in depths between 3,000 m and 3,500 m deep. The block straddles the Angola Basin and Namibe Basin.      Block 45: covers some 7,100 sq km in water ranging in depths between 2,500 and 3,00 m deep. The block is atop the Angola Basin.   Onshore Kwanza block    KON 16: covers 1,000 sq km onshore within the Kwanza Basin.
Angola, not found