The pipeline carries crude oil from the Koudalwa field in the southwest of Chad to the Djarmaya refinery north of N’Djamena, the capital city of Chad.

The pipeline was built by China National Petroleum Corporation (CNPC) subsidiary China Petroleum Pipeline Bureau and took approximately two years to reach completion.

CNPC said that construction of an automatic SCADA system and the pipeline was completed simultaneously, greatly reducing the risk in pipeline operation and allowing for central management.

“The operation of the Chad Crude Oil Pipeline will provide the first important energy channel that runs through Chad from north to south, and significantly promote Chad's economic development,” the company said.