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2. Oil Discoveries.

Subjects
PETROLEUM reserves, PETROLEUM prospecting, PETROLEUM industry, ENERGY industries, MINERAL industries, OIL fields, PETROLEUM mining
Abstract

The article reports that two oil exploration companies have said that the discovery of an estimated three billion barrels of oil will propel Ghana into the league of the big African oil producetrs when production starts in 2010. They said that the potential of the oil finds to transform the economy and the lives of the poorest people is manifold. But Ghanian officials say that the oil discovery if "perhaps the greatest managerial challenge" facing the country in the 51 years since it gained independence.

Published
2008

3. In Africa, Resources Have Their Downside.

Author

Phillips, Michael M.

Subjects
*NATURAL resources, *MINES & mineral resources, *PETROLEUM mining, *POLITICAL science, AFRICAN politics & government, 1960-
Abstract

Discusses why many resource-rich African nations have not prospered from their underground treasures such as gold, diamonds and oil. The greedy government officials who have looted treasuries for personal gains while shortchanging the development needs of the poor; Example; Countries where oil revenue has helped finance political turmoil.

Published
2000

4. International activity increases.

Subjects
PETROLEUM mining
Abstract

Presents a market outlook for worldwide offshore petroleum drilling operations for 2002. Gulf of Mexico in the U.S.; Western Europe; Africa.

Published
2002

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