Benin: World Oil Report 1991

Journal Article · Thu Aug 01 00:00:00 EDT 1991 · World Oil; (United States)

OSTI ID:5799841

This paper reports Ashland discovered additional oil reserves deeper than current production in Seme, Benin's only oil field. The field is on a steep decline, producing as little as 2,500 bopd, down from 7,671 bopd in 1984. In an effort to restart offshore exploration, three offshore blocks have been designated. Hardy Oil and Gas (UK) Ltd. has since acquired 20% interest in Blocks 1 and 2 from International Petroleum Ltd. (IPL). IPL completed seismic work during 1990 that identified two large channel prospects similar to those that produce offshore elsewhere in West Africa. The first well is expected in 1991.

• OSTI ID: 5799841
• Journal Information: World Oil; (United States), Vol. 212:8; ISSN 0043-8790
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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02 PETROLEUM
29 ENERGY PLANNING
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BENIN
OIL FIELDS
SEISMIC SURVEYS
WELL DRILLING
PLANNING
EXPLORATORY WELLS
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION
OFFSHORE DRILLING
PROSPECTING
AFRICA
COOPERATION
DRILLING
GEOLOGIC DEPOSITS
GEOPHYSICAL SURVEYS
MINERAL RESOURCES
PETROLEUM DEPOSITS
RESOURCES
SURVEYS
WELLS
020200* - Petroleum- Reserves
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