Nigeria and Scotland in New Oil trade talks

A Scottish oil and gas delegation is visiting Nigeria this week with a view to forming partnerships Scottish Development International is leading the delegation and the participants are aiming to achieve a solid understanding of Nigerian market conditions as well as seeking out potential local partners. The delegation is participating in the Offshore West Africa

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Civil Society groups appeal to UNESCO, Uganda and DR Congo to Stop licensing Oil Exploration works in Virunga national Park

Over 60 environmental and tourism groups called on UNESCO and the governments of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo to reach a deal to stop new oil drilling licences from being awarded in Virunga National Park and the surrounding area. The Civil Society organisations including; Global Witness, Greenpeace and the Zoological Society of London

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Iran Determined to raise Oil output as Sanctions are lifted

From Agencies… Iran is determined to raise its oil output as planned as soon as sanctions on its oil industry are lifted, Mehdi Asali, its representative to the OPEC producers’ group, said on Saturday. The international sanctions were scrapped as part of a landmark deal between major powers and Iran to curb Tehran’s nuclear program.

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