Sanctioned Niger supplies diesel to 4 African countries. Niger has huge oil reserves, and oil was discovered for the first time in the Tentoma and Agadem fields.
In early November 2023, Niger put into service a giant oil pipeline to launch the commercial marketing of its crude oil. Niger is one of the poorest countries in the world, facing challenges such as minimal government services, insufficient funds for development, and exposure to recurring climate shocks. The current production capacity of oil in Niger is 20 thousand barrels per day, and it is mainly sold locally.