Costa Rican data synthesis indicates oil, gas potential

Journal Article · Mon May 12 04:00:00 EDT 1997 · Oil and Gas Journal

OSTI ID:477485

Barrientos, J; Bottazzi, G; Fernandez, A; Barboza, G ^[1]

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1. Ministry of Environment and Energy, San Jose (Costa Rica). Hydrocarbons Directorate

The hydrocarbon exploration data base in Costa Rica, gathered through various recent periods, indicates promising hydrocarbon potential in the country. During 1980--94, Recope SA, the state petroleum company, performed a series of studies to evaluate the petroleum potential in the whole Costa Rican territory. As a first step, the information compiled during previous studies was re-evaluated, and later new information was collected with the aid of foreign governments and cooperating institutions. A new exploratory era began with the Costa Rican Congress` approval in 1994 of the Hydrocarbon Law, which allows private companies to participate in hydrocarbon exploration and exploitation. This article brings together some highlights about Costa Rica oil potential and gives basic information on future hydrocarbon exploration and development under the regulation of the new Hydrocarbon Law.

• OSTI ID: 477485
• Journal Information: Oil and Gas Journal, Journal Name: Oil and Gas Journal Journal Issue: 19 Vol. 95; ISSN OIGJAV; ISSN 0030-1388
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

Related Subjects

02 PETROLEUM
03 NATURAL GAS
COSTA RICA
DATA ANALYSIS
EXPLORATION
NATURAL GAS DEPOSITS
PETROLEUM DEPOSITS
PETROLEUM GEOLOGY
RESOURCE POTENTIAL
SEDIMENTARY BASINS
SEISMIC SURVEYS
TECTONICS