The Portuguese explorer is joined byLondon-listed New World Oil & Gas in bidding for both blocks 1 and 6 in thecountry’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), according to state regulator NationalPetroleum Agency (ANP).

UK-based London Global Energy is looking toland EEZ Block 6, while Blue Skies World Group has its eye on EEZ Block 1, ANPsaid on Thursday.

ANP launched the round in January after bothBlue Skies and London Global gave expressions of interest in the acreage.

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