Shore Base Infrastructure: Enabling Operational Readiness & Logistics Excellence

To support offshore and onshore petroleum operations, NOCAL has secured two strategically located properties totaling over 206 acres (45.7 acres and 160.8 acres) near the Port of Buchanan for the development of a dedicated Shore Base facility.

The proposed Shore Base will serve as a critical operational platform for:

Exploration and production support activities

Logistics, transportation, and supply chain operations

Construction of a tank farm and additional petroleum storage infrastructure

This development will enhance operational readiness, reduce logistical costs, and position Buchanan as a key petroleum services and logistics center for Liberia and the wider sub- region.

Rendering of the NOCAL petroleum storage facility

Frequently Asked Questions

NOCAL is a state-owned institution that manages Liberia’s petroleum resources, including exploration and development to ensure responsible national growth.

No. Liberia is not currently producing oil. Exploration is ongoing, and production will begin only if commercially viable reserves are found.

The National Oil Company of Liberia (NOCAL) manages Liberia’s petroleum resources. Its work includes:

Overseeing exploration and licensing

Evaluating offshore oil potential

Negotiating petroleum agreements

Monitoring companies for compliance

Promoting investment

Advising government on petroleum policy

Ensuring that any future resource development benefits the Liberian people

NOCAL adheres to petroleum laws, open contracting processes, and collaborates with the Extractive Industries Transparency Initiative (EITI) to ensure accountability.