To revive its energy sector, the African country is counting on Chinese and UAE investment to fill vacuum left by oil majors.

Battered by declining production and the departure of Western partners, Chad’s oil industry is betting its future on Beijing. In a high-stakes diplomatic pivot, the landlocked central African country has aimed to double its current output of 150,000 barrels per day, relying on China and allies like the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to revive its energy sector. Leading the massive effort is the China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC), which according to Chadian officials, is set to expand its…

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