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Kome Oil Field

Plizio editorial teamUpdated: Jun 2026Data Sources

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The Kome Oil Field is the largest and most significant production area within the Doba project in southern Chad. It serves as the central operational hub, housing the Kome 5 facility, which is responsible for processing and exporting all the crude oil extracted in the basin. At this site, oil is separated from water and gas before being pumped into the trans-African pipeline. The industrial infrastructure on-site is massive, featuring giant storage tanks, power plants for self-sufficiency, and extensive maintenance workshops. Kome has transformed from a remote rural area into a state-of-the-art industrial complex that has provided thousands of jobs for Chadian and international professionals. Despite the technological complexity, the field faces challenges such as the natural depletion of reserves and the need for continuous investment in enhanced recovery techniques. The significance of Kome for national sovereignty and the country's energy policy cannot be overstated.

Location: Chad
Nearby: Doba (22 km)

Best time to visit & climate

The most pleasant time to visit is Jan, Nov, Dec.

	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec
Avg °C	26	29	32	33	30	28	26	25	26	27	27	26
Rain mm	0	0	3	37	91	134	215	251	182	77	3	0

📋 Practical info

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What is this place?

The Kome oil field is one of the largest production areas within the Doba project in Chad. It has extensive infrastructure for crude oil extraction and contributes significantly to the country's energy supply and economy.

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Visiting

The oil field is a heavily secured industrial site not open to the public. The extraction facilities and rigs can be seen from a distance from the surrounding roads.

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Where to view it

The best view of the oil field is from the elevated road between Kome and Doba. From there, the flares and tanks are visible on the horizon.

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Local products

The main product is crude oil, transported via pipelines to the export station. In the surrounding villages, fuel and lubricants from local refining are occasionally traded.

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Active season

Extraction runs continuously, with maintenance often carried out in the dry season from November to April. Production peaks are linked to world market prices.

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Nearby

A visit to the region can be combined with the town of Doba and the traditional villages of the Sara people. Zakouma National Park is also not too far away.