Costa Rican data synthesis indicates oil, gas potential
- 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, Vol. 95, Issue 19; Other Information: PBD: 12 May 1997
- Country of Publication:
- United States
- Language:
- English
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