Which gulf is located off the coast of West Africa and is a major oil-producing region?

The gulf located off the coast of West Africa and known as a major oil-producing region is the Gulf of Guinea.

This broad embayment forms part of the tropical Atlantic Ocean, stretching roughly from Cape Palmas in Liberia to Cape Lopez in Gabon. Its coastline includes countries such as Ghana, Nigeria, Cameroon, Equatorial Guinea, Gabon, and Angola. Major rivers, including the Niger and Volta, empty into its waters.

The Gulf of Guinea became especially important to the global energy industry because of offshore petroleum and natural-gas reserves. Nigeria and Angola have historically been among the region’s best-known oil producers, while several other coastal states also developed offshore fields. Production levels and economic importance vary over time, so “major oil-producing region” describes its established role rather than a fixed ranking.

A common mix-up is the Persian Gulf, which is another major oil region but lies between the Arabian Peninsula and Iran. The Gulf of Guinea is distinguished by its West African Atlantic setting and its association with the equatorial African coastline.