Niger, with new oil legislation, offers little drilled acreage for exploration

Journal Article · Mon Sep 16 00:00:00 EDT 1991 · Oil and Gas Journal; (United States)

OSTI ID:5794341

Bruneton, A ^[1]

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1. Beicip, Rueil-Malmaison (FR)

This paper reports on the Ministry of Mines and Energy of Niger has released acreage in East Niger to the international oil industry. Four blocks will be opened in a first step with no fixed time schedule for offers. The blocks are largely underexplored and are near significant oil indications. Niger, between Algeria and Nigeria, represents a transitional link between North Africa and Central Africa. The Republic of Niger, with the exception of its capital Niamey, is sparsely populated with 7 million people on a 1.3 million sq mile territory. Easy communications exist with neighboring Nigeria, Mali, and Chad. The arid climate allows for year round working conditions and easy access to opened areas.

• OSTI ID: 5794341
• Journal Information: Oil and Gas Journal; (United States), Vol. 89:37; ISSN 0030-1388
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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