Hot spots remain the exception

Journal Article · Sat Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1987 · World Oil; (United States)

OSTI ID:6307238

This article is a survey of the drilling activity and petroleum activity in Africa. The areas which seem to hold the highest promise for new discoveries or increased exports are Egypt's Western Desert which seems to offer the possibility of significant oil discoveries. In addition, Nigeria has dramatically increased its exploration activity which is counter to the global trend in 1986. Areas where activity is decreasing are Cameroon, South Africa. It is pointed out that the Gabon crude oil reserves may have been raised 60% by a single on-shore discovery.

• OSTI ID: 6307238
• Journal Information: World Oil; (United States), Vol. 205:2
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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