Oil and gas developments in central and southern Africa in 1985

Journal Article · Wed Oct 01 04:00:00 EDT 1986 · Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States)

OSTI ID:6884630

Petracca, A N

Oil industry activity in central and southern Africa appears to have stabilized in the last few years, but some activities (such as field development and exploration acreage acquisition) are still declining. Several countries have advertised open concessions and invited bids. Only in a very few cases have the offers stimulated the interest of oil companies. An exceptional increase in exploration concession acquisition took place in the East Africa rift area. Land seismic acquisition increased mostly in Nigeria, but 1985 marine seismic activity was half the 1984 activity. Exploration drilling was higher than in 1984, but development drilling was considerably lower. Significant discoveries were made in Gabon and Angola. Production increased 8%, with the largest and most significant increase in Angola, followed by Gabon. The production share of non-OPEC versus OPEC countries remained stable at 33%. 33 figures, 6 tables.

• Research Organization: Chevron Overseas Petroleum Inc., San Ramon, CA
• OSTI ID: 6884630
• Journal Information: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States), Journal Name: Am. Assoc. Pet. Geol., Bull.; (United States) Vol. 70:10; ISSN AAPGB
• Country of Publication: United States
• Language: English

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030300 -- Natural Gas-- Drilling
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DRILLING
ENERGY SOURCES
EXPLORATION
EXPLORATORY WELLS
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FOSSIL FUELS
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GAS FUELS
GASES
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NATURAL GAS WELLS
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PETROLEUM
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WELL DRILLING
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