Ocean riches: Somali fishermen carry a fish from their vessels on the shores of the Indian Ocean on Liido beach, in Mogadishu Photo: REUTERS/SCANPIX

Somalia eyes offshore drilling start within months of impending block awards

Despite widespread doubts over legitimacy of current bidding round, the recently inaugurated Somali Petroleum Authority expects to see offshore exploration next year

9 October 2020 6:14 GMT Updated 9 October 2020 6:14 GMT

By Barry Morgan

in Paris

The Federal Government of Somalia (FGS) is looking to push oil and gas companies that will clinch offshore blocks in its ongoing licensing round to start drilling months after awards are dished out.

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Somalia eyes offshore drilling start within months of impending block awards