Managing director Frederik Dekker toldUpstream the explorer is also looking to add to its portfolio of assets inAfrica and is chasing a partner with experience in the unconventionals marketto help it with its plans in Western Sahara.

The Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic(SADR)'s Petroleum & Mining Authority, which claims sovereignty over Morocco-administered Western Sahara, awardedRed Rio the Bir Lahlou block in the far north-east of the territory.

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