Hargeisa — Hussein Abdi Dualeh, the Minister of Mining, Energy and Water Resources, will today announce that exploration and production companies operating in Somaliland - Genel Energy, Ophir Energy and Jacka Resources - will soon start extensive exploration activities. These will include the acquisition of high-resolution airborne gravity and magnetic, and/or 2D seismic data on their respective concessions.
Furthermore, the Ministry is announcing the offering of open acreage for exploration covering both onshore and offshore blocks. The Ministry will initiate an Open Door Policy for petroleum investment in Somaliland.
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