Benin Ships First Crude Cargo for Decades From Revived Oil Field

Benin exported its first crude oil cargo in decades from an offshore field that had been inactive since the late 1990s, according to Reuters reporting in March 2026. The cargo was bound for Europe. The revival marks Benin's return to oil production after a gap of approximately 25 years.

• Bloomberg — Benin Ships First Crude Cargo for Decades From Revived Oil Field

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