Economics

Ivory Coast Seeks Majors as It Opens Oil, Gas Licensing Round

  • West African country opened licensing for 5 offshore blocks
  • Nation’s oil reserves are estimated at 100 million barrels

    

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Ivory Coast wants more explorers for oil and gas as it seeks to boost economic growth, according to Energy Minister Abdourahmane Cisse.