A dearth of quality data has to date discouraged interest in the region. State-owned Japan Oil, Gas and Metals National Corporation (JOGMEC) together with an alliance between Itochu Corporation and Inpex Japan are seeking government approval for a block award under the reformed 2014 Petroleum Code.
Gabon draws Japan interest
Japanese companies are concluding final negotiations for an upstream position in Gabon’s long neglected interior, targeting acreage once operated by Elf, now Total.
24 February 2017 0:00 GMT
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24 February 2017 0:00 GMT