Shell drilling campaign seeks to open immense oil potential in Mauritania

Supermajor will target promising oil play in basin where it has just been awarded another block

Shell to drill: Mauritania President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani speaking in Italy two months ago.
Shell to drill: Mauritania President Mohamed Ould Ghazouani speaking in Italy two months ago.Photo: AP/SCANPIX
Published 23 February 2023, 10:51Updated 23 February 2023, 11:29