Offshore Oil Exploration Begins in Liberia
1 report, 1 independent
Updated Sep 21
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What happened
Offshore oil exploration has commenced in Liberia, targeting resources comparable to those found in Brazil.
From bnnbloomberg.ca
Why it matters
The exploration involves a junior oil and gas company partnering with TotalEnergies in three blocks within offshore Liberia. The potential discovery of multi-billion barrel resources has been noted.
From bnnbloomberg.ca
Who's involved
- LiberiaSovereign state where the oil exploration is taking place
Who could feel it
Possible knock-on effectsThese are possibilities Brind reasoned out, not predictions, and not advice. Most are not stated in any report.
- Ministry of Finance and Development PlanningSpeculative
The increased potential for oil discovery might increase state revenue and fiscal capacity for the Ministry of Finance and Development Planning.
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The entities involved
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Liberia
sovereign state in West Africa
Related events
- Exploration company Zodiac Gold Inc. is operating in Liberia.
- Liberia supports Morocco's territorial integrity.
- Nigeria deployed troops and provided financial and material resources to Liberia during its civil wars.
- Liberia convened a meeting to address recent attacks targeting commercial ships.
- Migrants from Burkina Faso are working in Liberia, and the two countries are linked by the expanding cacao market.