Angola: drilling and workover window opens in Lower Congo Basin fields, with three rig checks

Drilling and workover work continues in 2026 across Lower Congo Basin fields in Angola; most wellsites sit beyond the supply radius of town, and Soyo concentrates crews, mud materials and spare parts.

Contractors report well depths of 2,000 to 4,000 m, where 1500 HP units see higher utilisation. For projects with frequent moves and short well cycles, compare rig-up time and the number of transport loads.

Three supporting items should be confirmed in parallel: whether mud treatment capacity matches local water quality, the changeover scheme between generator and grid, and whether site roads carry 40 t transport loads.

This note is a configuration reference and does not promise capacity or schedule for any project; depth, working conditions and compliance requirements follow the owner's technical agreement and the notices of the competent authorities in Angola.