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Sector framework

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Legal & tax regime

The sector is framed by the Hydrocarbons Code, under which concession and production-sharing contract (PSC) coexist. The regime sets royalties, oil taxation and the State’s share; its stability conditions long-term investment.

LEGAL REGIME
Concession & PSC

Chad runs two regimes side by side: the concession and the production-sharing contract (PSC), framed by the Hydrocarbons Code.

PRODUCTION SHARING
The R-Factor mechanism

The State’s share evolves with the field’s cumulative profitability (R-Factor), a readable frame aligned with CEMAC standards.

TAXATION
IS 40 – 75%

Corporate tax negotiated in each petroleum contract; customs exemptions on exploration and production equipment.

How a production-sharing contract (PSC) works
Gross production100% of the barrels
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− Royaltythe State’s share (cash/in kind)
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Cost oilrecovery of the contractor’s costs
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Profit oilshared State ⇄ contractor (R-Factor)
Two regimes to choose from

Concession (3 contracts) or production sharing / PSC (7 contracts in 2021) — depending on the block and the negotiation.

Corporate tax

40 – 75% of oil profit, set contract by contract; customs exemptions on E&P equipment.

State participation

SHT (Société des Hydrocarbures du Tchad) may take a stake and receives royalties in kind.

Typical terms shown for information (2007 Hydrocarbons Code, 2010 update; General Tax Code). Exact rates are set in each contract. Source: EITI Chad.

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History

2003
Commercial production begins

First barrel exported to Kribi through the Doba–Kribi pipeline. Initial production 140 kb/d (Bolobo, Miandoum, Komé). Peak of 210 kb/d in 2004.

2011
The Djermaya refinery comes on stream (SRN)

The first national refining capacity, 20 kb/d. Chad enters the oil downstream.

2014
EITI compliance & sector structuring

Chad becomes compliant with the 2011 EITI standard — transparency of oil flows to the State.

2023
Asset nationalisation & law 009/PT/2023

Nationalisation of the ex-Esso assets, creation of the Tchad Petroleum Company (TPC). The State takes back the value chain.

2025
The “Tchad Connexion 2030” plan

Goal: lifting production to 250,000 barrels/day (vs ~144 today), through Doba EOR and the Salamat and Termit frontier basins. 30 bn USD of investment targeted.

2026
EnerTchad — a private Chadian integrated operator

Formation of an integrated oil operator with Chadian capital. From source rock to the pump.

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Expansion strategy

EnerTchad targets the registry’s open blocks through consortiums and funds geoscience research to open new basins.

Operating consortiums

For the 38 open blocks, EnerTchad federates consortiums joining international operators, investors and local skills — sharing capital, risk and know-how.

  • ▸ The target reference local operator, currently being formed
  • ▸ Capital pooled and exploratory risk shared
  • ▸ Access to the export pipeline (40% utilisation, headroom available)
  • ▸ Local content & skills transfer built in
Research & new basins

Beyond Doba and Bongor, Chad holds basins still barely explored — Salamat, Termit and Doséo. We invest in geoscience research to reveal new accumulations there.

  • ▸ 2D/3D seismic campaigns on the frontier basins
  • ▸ Reinterpretation of historical geological data
  • ▸ Academic partnerships & exploration wells
  • ▸ Goal: rebuilding reserves & extending the productive base

Investors & operators: EnerTchad seeks partners to co-develop the registry’s open blocks. A single entry point to the Chadian basin, with a local operator who commands the terrain, the logistics and market access.

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How to enter Chad — & investor pack

From spotting a block to signing, the entry path is marked out by the Hydrocarbons Code. EnerTchad, a local energy company in formation, positions itself as a close-at-hand partner and co-investor.

1

Target

Identify an open block and its basin on the registry map — pipeline proximity, geology, EITI public data.

2

Declare

Expression of interest or tender with the Ministry of Petroleum, Mines and Geology.

3

Negotiate

Choice of regime (concession or PSC), fiscal terms, minimum work programme and possible SHT participation.

4

Commit

Contract signature, guarantees, exploration launch — with a local partner for the ground.

EnerTchad, your local way inCo-investment, integrated oilfield services and knowledge of Chadian terrain. Let’s talk about your entry project.

The official award process belongs to the Chadian authorities. EnerTchad acts as a private partner/co-investor, not as the granting authority.

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