Mauritius debates offshore petroleum bill as CGG eyes 45,000-km seismic shoot

Despite being hit by an oil spill from a grounded ship last year, the tourist-reliant island's government is backing oil and gas exploration

Petroleum proponent: Mauritius' Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth during COP26 in Scotland
Petroleum proponent: Mauritius' Prime Minister Pravind Kumar Jugnauth during COP26 in ScotlandPhoto: AP/SCANPIX
Published 10 November 2021, 10:25Updated 10 November 2021, 12:29